Tim Hudak placed horse racing front and centre at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in Toronto. Hudak told crowd of nearly 500 delegates that he is very pleased harness driver Anthony MacDonald will be the PC Candidate in Guelph for the next provincial election. He also took the opportunity […] Read more »
Longtime Small Standardbred Breeder Ponders Future
Breeder Lori Ferguson has known some heady days in the standardbred industry as co-breeder and owner of standout trotter Billyjojimbob. She supported Ontario stallions with her small breeding operation in 2012 and plans to continue doing so, but admits that she’ll be happy now just to break even financially in the midst of unsettling times for […] Read more »
Retired Ontario Standardbreds Even A Hard Sell As A Gift Now
Breeder Ronda Markle of Cobourg is finding it’s getting more and more difficult even to give away retired standardbreds in Ontario these days. She bred, raised, raced, sold and then last winter rescued from a Pennsylvania slaughterhouse destination, the now 13-year-old gelding Pride of Earl. Lately she’s been advertising for a suitable home for him […] Read more »
Anthony MacDonald Named PC Candidate For Guelph Riding
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak congratulated Anthony MacDonald on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Guelph. “Anthony understands the priorities for a brighter future and knows how urgent it is to create the private sector jobs that will lead Ontario back to prosperity,” said Hudak. “While the current government […] Read more »
ORC Launches Process For Determining 2013 Race Dates
The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today announced measures to begin the process of determining the 2013 race date schedule, and to facilitate the continuance of pari-mutuel wagering beginning January 1, 2013. The interim 2013 race date schedule will be based on the approved 2012 schedule. This action has been taken, understanding that […] Read more »
November 10 Rally At Royal Winter Fair Cancelled
Organizers behind the scheduled November 10 horsemen’s rally outside of the main entrance of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair have announced that the rally has been cancelled. The announcement appears below. November 10 Horseman’s Rally Outside Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Cancelled This notice is to advise that the Horseman’s Rally – organized to raise awareness […] Read more »
