On Tuesday and Thursday of this week, representatives from Ontario’s Standardbred horse groups held meetings to discuss a unified strategy for the standardbred industry as it pertains to the OMAFRA Panel Report. “It was a very positive meeting,” said Standardbred Canada CEO John Gallinger. “I’m very pleased that the industry has come together to speak […] Read more »
OMAFRA Panel Intends Current OSS Purse Levels To Be Maintained
The three member OMAFRA panel, charged with the transition of horse racing in Ontario, today issued a statement revealing their expectations regarding the purse structure of the Ontario Sires Stakes program. The full statement, issued today in response to a request for clarification from the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario, is as follows: “With the implementation […] Read more »
Final OMAFRA Transition Panel Report Submitted Oct. 15th, No Legislation Required, Says Snobelen
OMAFRA Horse Racing Transition Panel member John Snobelen has told radio personalities Paul and Carol Motts that the Panel’s Final Report was submitted Monday, October 15th. None of the recommendations requires legislation, Snobelen said, so the current prorogation of parliament will not be a delaying factor. Snobelen also told the Motts that Agriculture Minister Ted […] Read more »
