International advocates for equine aftercare emphasized owner responsibility and humane treatment in addition to sharing insights on retirement programs for horses whose racing or breeding careers have ended during the two day International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), which held its first conference in Washington, D.C., on May 17 and 18, 2017. The [...]

Nominations will open on Monday, May 8th, for the 2017 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards which were held in America for the first time in 2016. Nominations can be submitted until Tuesday, August 1st, at midnight. This year, there will be a total of six awards which will carry total prize money of $128,000, an [...]

As you know, the H-2B visa is of vital importance to the horse racing industry. The National HBPA, along with others in the racing industry and other industries that use the H-2B visa, have been working hard to ensure this visa remains a viable option. The good news is that Congress is poised to provide [...]

We have 10 days to make a difference! Congress must address federal spending bills for the remainder of fiscal year 2017 by April 28 to avoid a government shutdown. The primary opportunity that we have for getting the Returning Worker Exemption reenacted and saving the H-2B visa program for this season is by inclusion of [...]

Please make arrangements to join us at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport on June 29th & 30th for the upcoming 2017 summer Executive Committee meeting. A full meeting agenda will be posted on our website and emailed closer to June.  In the meantime, please note the following timeline: Thursday, June 29th: 1:00 pm               Welcome/ [...]

Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA), a ministry that serves the horse racing industry at racetracks and training facilities across the United States and beyond, has announced this year’s board of directors: Elliott Walden (President)- President & CEO, WinStar Farm.  Has served RTCA on many levels, working closely with both the KY. and NY. Chaplaincies. [...]

PLEASE ASK CONGRESS TO #SAVEH2B AND SUPPORT IMMEDIATE CAP RELIEF by signing this online petition on this link. Many businesses such as those within our racing industry will not be receiving their seasonal guest workers. Without these legal, temporary employees American businesses and workers are in jeopardy. The H-2B Visa nonimmigrant program allows employers to [...]