The Ontario Racing Commission's Horse Improvement Program has released the 2012 Mare Enrolment Read more »
Resident Mare Registration Reminder
Just a reminder, if your mare has not yet foaled, it’s not too late to register her for the Standardbred Improvement Program’s Ontario Resident Mare Program. For the 2011 Foal Year... Read more »
Ontario Bred Rewards To Begin For 2-Year-olds in 2011
The Standardbred Improvement Program has announced that payment of Ontario Bred Rewards will begin in 2011 for eligible 2-year-olds. The Rewards are equal to 15% of purses earned in the Ontario Sires Stakes as well as selected Open stakes. For a list of the Open stakes Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ontario Resident Mare Program
The Ontario Resident Mare Program has provided the following information in response to breeders’ questions: Q. Why should I enrol my mare in the Ontario Resident Mare Program? A. Once your mare has been enrolled and completed the requirements of the Program, the foal will be designated as Ontario Bred and as such will be […] Read more »
2010 Standardbred Program Books, Forms Available
The Horse Improvement Program has published the 2010 program criteria for the Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP), which includes the Ontario Sires Stakes program and the Ontario Resident Mare Program. The book provides the specific details for the suite of standardbred programs worth over $26 million in 2010. Read more »