According to Walter Parkinson, the president of the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) and member of the newly-minted Ontario Racing Board of Directors, “I think it’s important to step up and make it the best industry possible for the long term.” Parkinson, one of five Directors who represent industry associations, serves as the […] 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 »
Auditor General Report Confirms Harm Caused To Standardbred Breeders By Abrupt And Unfair Cancellation Of Slots-At-Racetrack Program Revenue Sharing Partnership
Ontario, April 29, 2014 – A group of standardbred breeders from across the province who have sued Ontario and OLG welcomed the special report of the Auditor General released yesterday afternoon. “The Auditor General’s report confirms everything we have said in our claims against Ontario and OLG,” said Walter Parkinson of Seelster Farms, a standardbred breeding operation based […] Read more »
“The Spec.com’ Posts An Article Written By Harold Howe About Breeder’s Lawsuit
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 »
‘On The Edge’ Interview About The Breeders Lawsuit With Walter Parkinson
Walter Parkinson , President of the SBOA, discusses the Breeders Lawsuit with Harold Howe, from The Harness Edge, on the latest podcast of ‘On The Edge’. Walter explains how the group of plaintiffs reached the decision to hire a lawyer and pursue legal action after discussions with the government for breeders compensation were not successful. To hear the complete podcast […] Read more »
