Donna Smith was a pari-mutuel teller for 36 and a half years before she retired and became a horse owner. “I wish I was a horse owner sooner.” she said. “I never paid attention to the horses while I was working, but now I am hooked on horses. They call me the carrot lady, as […] Read more »
SBOA, OSAS, Seelster Farms And Anthony MacDonald Unite At The All Equine Show
The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society (OSAS), Seelster Farms and the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) will be joined by thestable.ca at the All Equine Show this coming weekend at the London Agriplex at the Western Fair District. Working to help positive initiatives flourish in horse racing is vital for the growth of our industry. […] Read more »
SBOA Sends Their Deepest Sympathy To Classy Lane Fire Victims
The members and directors of the SBOA send their deepest sympathy to the owners, trainers, caretakers and breeders of the 43 horses that perished in the Classy Lane ,Barn One, fire on Monday January 4, 2016. The names of all 43 horses that perished in the blaze were confirmed, including 39 Standardbreds. The list of […] Read more »
Back By Popular Demand- The SBOA’s New Owner Mentoring Program!
The Standardbred Breeder’s of Ontario Association (SBOA) is excited to announce that its highly successful New Owner Mentoring Program has been renewed again in 2015. For an investment of $4,500 nine people will have the unparalleled opportunity to be mentored by Hall of Fame horseman Bill O’Donnell and leading trainer Dustin Jones […] Read more »
SBOA Signs Agreement With ORC For $12 Million Enhancement For Breeders Rewards Program
The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) is pleased to announce that it has officially signed an agreement with the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) for a $12 million enhancement of the current breeders rewards program. After a number of productive discussions and meetings with representatives from the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) and Ontario Horse Racing […] Read more »
ORC And SBOA Working On Plan For Horse Improvement Program
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 »
