OHRIA is pleased to report that there have been many positive advancements towards stabilizing the horse racing and breeding industry during the first weeks of 2014. OHRIA continues to work closely with Ontario Horse Racing (OHR) led by John Snobelen and the Ontario Government to ensure that horse racing and breeding are integrated into […] Read more »
Newbies
If you attended the SBOA banquet February 15, 2014 you might have missed the quiet young couple sitting at the back of the room. They were unique in this crowd of veteran breeders. Dave and Helen Friesen were there to bid on a stud’s service fee for their first horse, a Standardbred broodmare, named […] Read more »
Seelster Farms Presented With ‘2013 Breeder Of The Year’ Award From Equine Canada
The accolades keep coming for Lucan, Ontario’s Seelster Farms. Not only did the longtime breeding operation win the Armstrong Breeder of the Year Award at last Saturday’s O’Brien Awards, Seelster picked up another Breeder of the Year Award the same weekend. Equine Canada presented the 2013 Canadian Breeder of the Year Award to Seelster Farms […] Read more »
Sydney Weaver Reunited With Sydney Seelster- A Valentine’s Day Gift
TORONTO, February 13 – Harness racing’s social media community erupted on Sunday Feb. 9 following the $6,250 claim of Sydney Seelster at Flamboro Downs. Horses are claimed every day in the harness racing world, but this particular claim upset many fans of the sport. To some, the horse might be just a $4,500 claimer […] Read more »
Seelster Farms Win The 2013 ‘Armstrong Breeder Of The Year’ Award At The O’Briens
Seelster Farms, of Lucan Ontario, took home the prestigious ‘Armstrong Breeder of the Year’ award, and Ontario sired standout, Bee A Magician, took home the ‘Horse Of The Year’ award at the O’Brien Awards held February 8, 2014. Other great Ontario sired O’Brien winners were: Mister Herbie, Flanagan Memory, Riveting Rosie, and Arthur Blue Chip. ——————————————————————————————————- Standardbred Canada […] Read more »
2014 Ontario Sires Stakes Program Announced
The Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Program is on track to provide an exciting season of racing. Developed by the Standardbred Advisory Group and approved by the Ontario Racing Commission, the 2014 OSS program will offer over $16.6 million in purses and just over $2.1 million in Ontario Bred and Ontario Sired Rewards. “We felt it […] Read more »
