Serving the Interests of Ontario Standardbred Breeders
They race their hearts out for us and provide us with great experiences and wonderful moments both on and off the track. When their racing careers end, what happens? Many horses are fortunate enough to have a home for life with their owners. Not all are so lucky. Would you like to ensure that […] Read more »
On Friday (November 21), Ontario Racing Commission Executive Director Steven Lehman offered Trot Insider an update on the previously-announced five-year enhanced Horse Improvement Program (HIP) for Ontario Standardbreds. In late October, Lehman penned a letter to Jeff Leal, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, stating that discussions were ongoing with the Standardbred Breeders […] Read more »
The Canadian contingent is strong once again as the 2014 Breeders Crown championships begin tonight at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 12 championship races will feature Canadian connections. Toronto-based owner John Fielding will send out ten starters in this year’s Breeders Crown. The long-time owner is poised for a big […] Read more »
Officials with System Fencing have announced that a horse owners and farriers clinic will be taking place this Saturday (November 22) at 14321 5th Line Nassagaweya in Rockwood, Ont. Representatives from Razerhorse and Vettec will be there on Saturday along with other professional farriers, Peter Aryanto, Jason Thomson and Cathy Lesperance. The clinic will begin […] Read more »
Racing Under Saddle Ontario is inviting everyone, even those who do not have a horse to race currently or may not have one for a while, to a meeting on November 23 to share ideas to shape the future of Racing Under Saddle for Ontario. The meeting will be held as Mohawk Racetrack (the […] Read more »
The Badlands Hanover Syndicate, in conjunction with Winbak Farm of Canada, has announced that proven sire Badlands Hanover will remain in Ontario for the 2015 breeding season at a reduced stud fee. “Ontario is still one of the best racing programs in North America”, stated John Celii, Badlands Hanover Syndicate Manager. “Badlands has performed very […] Read more »
