As part of Ontario Racing’s (OR) vision to be the customer-focused leader and representative voice of a world class horse racing industry, OR has been tasked with directing breed improvement programs, including the Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP). The 2017 Standardbred Improvement Program, in large part thanks to the recommendations of the Standardbred Advisory Group, has […] Read more »
The Government Of Ontario Is Extending Horse Improvement Program Into 2015
On Friday, June 14, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced that the Ontario Government is extending its support of the Horse Improvement Program into 2015 to encourage the breeding of quality Ontario racehorses. A release by the Ministry states that up to $30 million will be made available through the HIP program in […] Read more »
Ontario’s HIP Program For Both Breeds Capped at $30 Million For 2013, ORC Announces
Rod Seiling, Chair of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has announced that planning and implementation of the 2013 Horse Improvement Program (HIP) is moving forward. Funding of up to $30 million will be used to develop the Standardbred and Thoroughbred components of HIP, through work that will take place in the near future consulting with […] Read more »
Final Report Will Recommend Maintenance of OSS and HIP, Says OMAFRA Transition Panel
The OMAFRA Horse Racing Transition Panel has issued the following statement on the cusp of the yearling auction season: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ “The panel concludes that a viable, world-class industry requires public support to sustain its core elements: an adequate number of races, competitive purses, state-of-the-art tracks, quality breeding programs, skilled personnel and a growing pari-mutuel wagering […] Read more »
