Eric Hamelback (Photo by Denis Blake/National HBPA) Eric Hamelback, the CEO of the National HBPA, has penned a commentary in Thoroughbred Daily News addressing the rights and representation of racehorse owners in the industry. "Unless racehorse owners are able to organize themselves and respond to challenges with one voice from their representative horsemen’s [...]
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA), in partnership with the National HBPA and Equine Equipment, is pleased to announced a fundraising raffle to help the organization further its goal of serving the racing industry. The RTCA will be selling 200 raffle tickets at $50 each for a chance to win a commercial Toro or [...]
Registration is now open for the upcoming 2020 Track Superintendents Field Day at Remington Park. Please visit www.tracksupers.com to learn more or call 877-905-0004 to register. The event is open to all Track Superintendents and their staff. The Superintendents are an independent group that meets annually to discuss best practices related to track maintenance and [...]
Photo by John Engelhardt “Lasix has proven to be an effective and benign therapeutic remedy for bleeding and is more humane than taking away a horse's access to water. The current, well-regulated system of administration and disclosure works well for horses, horsemen and horseplayers alike. Criminalizing its use would be a huge [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2019 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 Truth About Medication, Veterinary Care and Breakdowns It’s important to examine the facts and research [...]
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s 34th Annual National Awards Dinner was held at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, September 7. Seth Klarman of Klaravich Stables was named TOBA’s National Owner of the Year, and John D. Gunther was named the National Breeder of the Year. Thomas and Lori Fackler of Best A Luck [...]
Aztec Sense sewed up 2018 Claiming Crown Horse of the Year honors in an 8-for-8 season capped by winning the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel at Gulfstream Park. (Kenny Martin photo) Joseph Besecker’s Aztec Sense has been selected as the National HBPA’s 2018 Claiming Crown Horse of the Year following a remarkable season in [...]
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is partnering with the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association to present the Best Turned Out Horse Awards on Virginia Derby Day held Aug. 31 at Colonial Downs. The Virginia HBPA will sponsor a cash prize and gift bag to be given to the winning groom of the Best Turned Out [...]
A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. There are heroes all around the horse racing industry, and the Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) wants to recognize these selfless servants. The RTCA is currently seeking nominees for our 17th Annual White Horse Awards. These awards [...]
Photo by Coady Photography Four $1 million stakes races – the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2), $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1), $1 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) and $1 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) – highlight Oaklawn’s historic 2020 stakes schedule. In addition, the richest Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks prep series in the [...]