| The following is a comprehensive list of benefits available to HBPA members.
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| Benevolence Information and Directory of Emergency Numbers by Affiliate |
Information:
Select an affiliate using the drop menu, then click "View Benefits".
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Directory of Emergency Numbers:
Select an affiliate using the drop menu, then click
"View Listings".
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| Assistance |
- Benevolence For Family Emergencies and Funeral Expense
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| Education |
- Skills Improvement for Backstretch Workers through programs like the Groom Elite Program
- Hot Walking Seminars
- Trainer and Assistant Trainer Education and Testing
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| Educational Assistance |
- Many affiliates provide financial aid of up to $1000 to backstretch employees and/or or children of members
- Can Apply Once Each Academic Year
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| Employee Assistance Program |
- Confidential Counseling and Help Line
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| Entertainment |
- Backstretch Recreation Halls
- Barbeques and Picnics for Members and Backstretch Employees
- Awards Banquets
- Owners Appreciation Day
- Boat Cruises
- Holiday Meals
- Sporting Events and Leagues
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| Horsemen's Services |
- Spiritual support through the National HBPA's alliance with the Race Track Chaplaincy of America both nationally and on a local level
- Equine Line
- B1 (Work Visa) Assistance
- Faxing
- Bills of Sale
- Immigration Assistance
- Free Urine/Blood Re-Evaluation for a Positive Test
- Library Facilities
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| Insurance |
- Third Party Liability Insurance (offered Nationally)
- Fire and Disaster Insurance (offered Nationally)
- Care, Custody, and Control Insurance
- Track Insurance
- Claiming Protection Insurance
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| Medical/Dental Insurance Plan |
- Most if not all affiliate offices offer some form of subsidized medical and dental benefits for members and their employees.
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| Owners Awards |
- Most affiliate offices work with tracks in the formation of state bred bonus awards programs.
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| Pension Plan |
- Many affiliates are now offering member and member employee pension programs.
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| Publications |
- Quarterly Horsemen's Journal - the national voice of HBPA members
- Many local affiliates also provide local newsletters to their members
- On line news and information through www.nationalhbpa.com and/or local affiliate web sites
- Access To Thoroughbred Limes, Blood Horse, Canadian Thoroughbred, Daily Racing Form and Horsemen's Journal At Track Offices
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| Representation |
- Affiliate board members represent members in purse negotiations and to the National HBPA
- Federal and Provincial Governments (Canada)
- Affiliate officers will often represent members at stewards / racing official hearings and at racing commission meetings
- The National HBPA will represent affiliate states in matters affecting members rights and interests nationally and internationally
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