The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association is pleased to announce that the Progressive Conservatives and the New Democratic Party are again working together in the Legislature to support Ontario’s horse racing and breeding industry. OHRIA has been working closely with both parties on MPP Taras Natyshak’s motion that calls for the extension of the Slots […] Read more »
Hudak Pledges To Build Partnerships With Horse Racing; OHRIA Responds
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak presented a White Paper on agriculture and rural Ontario in Guelph, ON on Thursday, March 14th and singled out the horse racing community. As part of his presentation, Hudak outlined what he titled a “Better Path Forward For Horse Racing”. Hudak said the Liberal government should cancel plans […] Read more »
Equine Guelph To Host Free Research Update Seminar For Horsepeople, Sat., April 6
Equine Guelph is hosting a free daylong seminar on Saturday, April 6, to highlight the Ontario Veterinary College researchers who have been featured in the popular “Report On Research” Series. You can be one of the first to find out about the latest developments in equine research by attending this event which celebrates the Ten […] Read more »
OHRIA Encouraged By Wynne’s Intention To Integrate Horse Racing With OLG’s Modernized Gaming Strategy
OHRIA issued the following statement following Premier Wynne’s horse racing press conference on March 8th: With less than a month remaining before the industry’s share of revenue from the Slots at Racetracks Program ends, OHRIA ‘s continuing efforts to engage the Premier and the government have resulted in a major policy change regarding the Horse […] Read more »
Transitional Funding For 4 More Tracks Announced, Plus Future Revenue Sources Through OLG Gaming Products
In conjunction with Premier Wynne’s scheduled Press Conference at Grand River Raceway on Friday, March 8th, the Ontario Minstrty of Food and Rural Affairs issued the following Press Release: The new Ontario government has reached tentative transition funding agreements with Western Fair, Clinton, Hanover and Grand River race tracks – the next step in ensuring […] Read more »
Two and Three-year-old OSS Payments Extended To April 30
The Ontario Racing Commission announced today (March 7) that the sustaining payment deadline for both the 2 and 3 Year-Old Standardbred Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) has been extended to April 30, 2013. While government and racetrack operators continue Read more »
