Statement from National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback on the flooding of the Oaklawn Park-owned Ten Mile Creek Training Center in Lonsdale, Ark., about 17 miles west of the racetrack. (According to Arkansas HBPA Executive Director Jeanette Milligan, 68 horses were moved safely to Oaklawn Park.): "Our thoughts are with the entire Oaklawn Park community as they endure [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Spring 2025 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: The Backbone of the Stable Award-winning Turf writer, publicist Jennie Rees continues to advocate for horses [...]
Sally Jane Mixon by Denis Blake/National HBPA The annual National HBPA Conference concluded its educational presentations Wednesday morning first with a session on how retired racehorses are transforming the lives of first responders and military members, as well as school children of backstretch workers. The final presentation showcased products using cutting edge technology to [...]
Equine attorney Jay Ingle. (Denis Blake/National HBPA) Two different panel discussions on Tuesday's opening day of the National HBPA Conference — one featuring lawyers and one with research veterinarians — recommended steps trainers can take to diminish the chances of a horse's post-race drug test coming up positive for an impermissible substance. [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2024 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Back to the Bluegrass The Claiming Crown returned to Kentucky for a successful 26th renewal at [...]
Oaklawn's barns will all be equipped with wifi supplied by the Arkansas HBPA. (Photo by Robert Yates) When horsemen ship into Oaklawn Park for the 2024-25 race meet, they’ll find every barn equipped with wifi. The Arkansas HBPA, which represents horse owners and trainers at the state’s only racetrack, paid to install internet in [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2024 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Serious Conversations National HBPA Conference at Prairie Meadows Racetrack tackles no-effect thresholds, HISA, CAW and more [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Summer 2024 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Win-Win Programs Stable Recovery, Taylor Made School of Horsemanship provide multiple benefits to participants and the [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Spring 2024 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Harnessing Success Saddle Up Scholars program promotes horses and academics to underserved youth in Maryland Responsible [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2023 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Double Up Joe Sharp sends out the Claiming Crown Jewel and Emerald winners, plus recaps of the [...]