Harold Howe explains how the Breeder’s lawsuit signals a serious shift in attitude for the Ontario Standardbred breeders. As Harold puts it “The Ontario harness racing industry has finally announced a change of direction — no more Mister Nice Guy.” Last week the Ontario standardbred breeders announced it is suing the Ontario Lottery and Gaming […] Read more »
‘Better Farming’ Magazine Interviews Tammy McNiven and Walter Parkinson About Lawsuit
Matt McIntosh from ‘Better Farming’ has written an article about the Ontario Standardbred horse breeders lawsuit. In the article Mr. McIntosh interviews Tammy McNiven from Twinbrook Farms in Ingersol and Walter Parkinson from Seelster Farms in Lucan. Tammy McNiven explains how the Standardbred breeders in Ontario were kept in the dark about the “out-clauses” contained in […] Read more »
Straatman And McNiven Comment On Breeders Confidence In Industry
Horse owners showed they were willing to bet on Ontario’s horse racing industry, as prices for yearlings climbed slightly at an annual sale in London. But breeders say they’re still losing money and need a solid plan with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. that will instil confidence in the industry. “Before there’s going to […] Read more »
Walter Parkinson Elected SBOA President
Walter Parkinson was elected President of the SBOA board at their March meeting, succeeding outgoing President Anna Meyers. Long-time director Tammy McNiven was elected Vice-President. The SBOA board also includes: Dr. Keith Colquhoun, Larry Drysdale, Matt Harrison, Larry Morrison, Anna Meyers, Caroline Thornton, Craig Turner, Liz Waples, Brian Wong, and Sanford Zimmerman. The SBOA board is comprised […] Read more »
Member Concerns Cause Standardbred Canada Turnaround On New Buyer Credit Policy
Standardbred Canada has decided it will not be implementing the new credit procedure and application form that was announced in a letter sent last week to buyers at its sales. At this time, Standardbred Canada confirms that the previous policies and procedures for credit will remain Read more »
Breeder Spotlight…Tammy McNiven
Tammy McNiven and her husband Rob have operated Twinbrook Farms of Embro, ON for the past two decades. During that time their commercial breeding enterprise has progressed from relative obscurity to achieving Top Three Consignor status at last fall’s prestigious Harrisburg, PA yearling sale. The scope of their operation today, along with raising three youngsters– […] Read more »
