Industry

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 19:05

Important Notice: Confirmed Report of a Case of Equine Infectious Anemia (E.I.A.) (Oct. 25)

We have received confirmed reports of Equine Infectious Anemia (E.I.A.) on a local farm in Clearwater and Athabasca Counties. Trainers…

Thursday, 09 October 2025 20:11

Important Notice: Confirmed Report of a Case of Equine Infectious Anemia (E.I.A.)

We have received a confirmed report of Equine Infectious Anemia (E.I.A.) on a local farm in Foothills County. Trainers must…

Friday, 03 October 2025 11:34

Statement on Recent Race Day Cancellations at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is aware of the recent race day cancellations at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino and understands…

Wednesday, 01 October 2025 00:00

Get Involved: 2026 Rule Change Process Begins

We are excited to announce that the 2026 Rule Change Process is officially underway. Starting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025,…

Monday, 29 September 2025 17:45

Notice to Horsemen: Unpaid Fines

Rule 297 (1) g states: If a fine remains unpaid after 10 days from its imposition, any licence held by…

Friday, 27 June 2025 13:38

2024 HRA Annual Report released

The 2024 Horse Racing Alberta Annual Report is available for download on the Documents page. (16.7 mb, Adobe Acrobat format)

Friday, 06 June 2025 08:44

Notice to Thoroughbred Horsemen: Eligibility and Allowance for "A" Tracks

A horse that breaks its maiden shall be considered a winner regardless of the money earned. A horse that wins…

Wednesday, 09 April 2025 22:00

Business Plan 2025-2027 now available

The 2025-2027 Horse Racing Alberta Business Plan is now available for download from the documents page

Wednesday, 09 April 2025 12:59

2025 HRA Directives Released

2025 Racing Directives Horse Racing Alberta is pleased to release the 2025 Directives for the Rules Governing Horse Racing in…

Wednesday, 09 April 2025 10:58

"A" Track Flat Trainers' Licence Exam Dates 2025

Spring Examination: April 17th Location: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino | 1-4 pm Register by: April 15th Summer Examination: July…

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 18:29

Canadian Tariff Countermeasures Update

The public comment period for the proposed countermeasures, with feedback from business, stakeholders, and Canadians regarding their impacts has been…

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 22:58

Industry Notice: Pre-Arrival Documentation

RE: ALBERTA RACETRACKS REQUIRED PRE-ARRIVAL DOCUMENTATION To ensure the health and safety of all horses entering Alberta racetracks, we would…

Wednesday, 08 January 2025 00:21

Horse Racing Alberta Supports Groundbreaking Research on Racehorse Injury Prevention with $185,000 Donation

Calgary, AB – Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has generously committed $185,000 over four years to support pioneering research by Dr.…

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 19:02

Licensing Now Online for the 2025 Race Season

Licensing is now on-line. Please go to https://hralicencerenewalapp.powerappsportals.com/ to complete your registration and on-line licensing. Century Downs office hours to…

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 18:22

Horse Racing Alberta announces Race Dates for 2025

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the live race date schedule for 2025. Please note the Race Day…

Monday, 09 December 2024 10:05

2025 Rule Change Petitions Posted

2025 Petitions are ready for public discussion. Have your say — before they close on January 15th. Visit the Discussion…

Thursday, 28 November 2024 08:55

Horse Racing Alberta Approves 2025 Budget: Significant Increases in Purses and Horsemen’s Programs Across All Breeds

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Budget which includes marked increases to purse allocations and horsemen’s…

Friday, 08 November 2024 09:20

2023 HRA Annual Report released

The 2023 Horse Racing Alberta Annual Report is available for download via the download attachments link below on this page…

Saturday, 31 August 2024 13:31

Olds College Racetrack Programs

About: The Professional Groom and Exercise Rider Programs are Canada's only College racetrack training programs. History: The Professional Groom certificate…

Monday, 05 August 2024 14:20

Racing Officials Accreditation Program

2024 - Alberta - Full Accreditation School Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024 to Sunday, November 17, 2024 Hours: 60 hours…