| 6. Who are the National HBPA officers? |
| Click here for contact and biographical information. |
| 7. What's involved in the affiliation process? |
| Eligibility for membership by a representative horsemen's group to the National HBPA is established by a.)
Formally applying for membership with the NHBPA and b.) Upon approval of the applicant association's local constitution
and bylaws by a 2/3 rds weighted vote of the affiliates voting and c.) After a six-month waiting period. (See article III
of NHBPA Bylaws for more information). |
| 8. What benefits does the National HBPA offer to its members? |
We offer two main Membership Benefits: Fire, Disaster & Vanning Insurance, and
General Liability Insurance. Click here for details.
Other benefits are provided by local affiliates. Click here for our Affiliate Directory to
see what benefits are available to you at the local level. |
| 9. When was the National HBPA formed? |
| It was during the year 1940 in New England that a group of committed horsemen
brought into existence what is now known as the Horsemen's Benevolent and
Protective Association. Today there are over 35 thousand (35,000) owner and trainer
members throughout the United States and Canada focused on a common goal -- the
betterment of racing on all levels. |
| 10. How many affiliates are there? |
| The National HBPA is the largest racing horsemen’s representative association in North
America, with 31 affiliate member organizations representing over 35,000 owners and trainers
of racehorses. The National HBPA is proud partners with its corporate sponsors, Equineline.com
and Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies.
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