Serving the Interests of Ontario Standardbred Breeders
Longtime SBOA Director Dr. Keith Colquhoun has launched a new website. As well as being an active Standardbred breeder, Dr. Colquhoun has been providing equine veterinary services in the Rockwood/Guelph area for over 20 years. Here is the link to his new website: http://cevs.ca To see the new website for Colquhoun Equine Veterinary Services click […] Read more »
ELORA, ON — Grand River Raceway’s 2014 signature races will receive a bump in purse money over 2013 offerings, and the nomination process will return to a three-payment format. The 17th annual Battle Of Waterloo and 6th annual Battle Of The Belles will be raced during the track’s annual Industry Day Celebration, on Monday, August […] Read more »
The SBOA has had fabulous support from three of Ontario’s greatest breeding farms. If any other breeding farms are interested in donating breedings to their stallions, or if individuals or businesses would like to donate something for our silent auction, all support is appreciated. You can make these contributions by contacting Aimee at aimee@sboa.info or 519-856-4431. Thank […] Read more »
Ken Morden of Oak Knoll Stables has informed Trot Insider that he and Caroline Thornton have come to the tough decision to disperse their Campbellcroft, Ont. breeding operation effective today (Jan. 13). “Effective Monday, January 13, our five broodmares and four yearlings are being put up for sale,” Morden told Trot Insider, adding that […] Read more »
Stallion owners and lessees are reminded that the deadline to register a stallion with the Standardbred Improvement Program for the 2014 breeding season without incurring a late fee is January 15th. Stallions not registered by the deadline can still be registered for the 2014 breeding season for an increased fee. However, they must be […] Read more »
Ontario’s horse racing industry and its adjustment to the new reality presented by the Ontario government made headlines throughout the year — not just on Standardbred Canada’s homepage, but in mainstream media as well. Two news outlets have listed horse racing and the severed partnership turned-planned re-integration with the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. […] Read more »
