The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 2 Entries and Nominations

The following rules are AMENDED to read:

160 g Horses owned or trained by the same person

(1) In all *races except *sweepstakes, not more than two (2) *horses owned or trained by the same interest may be entered in the same race, except when, the third (3) horse;

(a) if running in different ownership to the first part, preferred over a single entry but only if it has superior preference to the single entry, or

(b) if the entry has common ownership, the second part must not start to the exclusion of a single entry unless the single entry is an in-today, in which case they would draw to get into the race.

(2) If the second part of an entry is an in-today, all other interests will have preference to it in drawing into the race.

160 t Horses owned or trained by the same person currently states:

(1) In all *races except *sweepstakes, not more than 2 *horses owned or trained by the same interest may be entered in the same race and, if the race overfills and is not divided, the second part of the entry will be:

(a) if running in different ownership to the first part, preferred over a single entry but only if it has superior preference to the single entry, or

(b) if the entry has common ownership, the second part must not start to the exclusion of a single entry unless the single entry is an in-today, in which case they would draw to get into the race.

(2) If the second part of an entry is an in-today, all other interests will have preference to it in drawing into the race.

Dated in the City of Edmonton
in the Province of Alberta
this 4th day of April 2023.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
HORSE RACING ALBERTA

The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and Veterinary Care \ Division 3 Veterinary Care at Race Meetings

The following rules are AMENDED to read:

123 g Equine infectious anemia (e.i.a.)

(1) Any person who is responsible for a *race horse stabled on the grounds of a *race track for the purpose of racing must ensure that a negative test for equine infectious anemia (Coggins test) dated in the preceding 12 months (365 days), has been issued with respect to that horse.

(2) No person may bring a horse onto the grounds of a race track or permit the entry of a horse onto the grounds of a race track, unless a certificate of a negative test for equine infectious anemia has been issued with respect to that horse in accordance with subsection (1).

(3) A *horse the subject of a positive test for equine infectious anemia must be immediately reported, by its *trainer or other person in charge of it, to the *official veterinarian.

(4) On receipt of the report, the official veterinarian must arrange for the affected horse to be isolated.

Rule123 g Equine infectious anemia (e.i.a.) currently states:

(1) Any person who is responsible for a *horse stabled on the grounds of a *race track for the purpose of flat racing must ensure that a negative test for equine infectious anemia has been issued with respect to that horse on or after November 1 of the preceding year and before April 1 of the current year.

(2) Any person responsible for a standardbred horse stabled on the grounds of a race track must ensure that a negative test for equine infectious anemia, dated in the preceding 12 months, has been issued with respect to that horse.

(3) No person may bring a horse onto the grounds of a race track or permit the entry of a horse onto the grounds of a race track after March 31 of any year, unless a certificate of a negative test for equine infectious anemia has been issued with respect to that horse in accordance with subsection (1) or (2).

(4) A *race horse the subject of a positive test for equine infectious anemia must be immediately reported, by its *trainer or other person in charge of it, to the *official veterinarian.

(5) On receipt of the report, the official veterinarian must arrange for the affected horse to be isolated.

Dated in the City of Edmonton
in the Province of Alberta
this 4th day of April 2023.

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
HORSE RACING ALBERTA

Horse Racing Alberta is pleased to be offering the Respect in the Workplace course to HRA licensees. Respect is one of our core values, and the training will provide licensees with an awareness of the role we all play in working in a respectful environment. Licensees will be receiving an email with further details, or they can check with the License Clerks at the racetracks to register.

 This is your chance to take an online training program that will:

• Provide awareness of the role we play in working in a respectful environment
• Provide clear understanding of what bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination mean and how to prevent these behaviours
• Encourage everyone to contribute to a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Respect in the Workplace?

Respect in the Workplace is a comprehensive online training program that addresses the topics of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination in our workplace. Through many vignettes and role play, it describes appropriate strategies for dealing with those behaviours. The training was created by Respect Group and Horse Racing Alberta has endorsed the program.

What is a respectful workplace?

A respectful workplace is one that is healthy, safe, supportive and inclusive, and honours diversity. It is a place where everyone is valued; communication is polite and courteous; people are treated with respect; conflict is addressed in a positive and civil manner; and disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated. If you are licensed by HRA, you are expected to conduct yourself respectfully.

Why implement a training program about respect now?

Respect is an essential part of who we are in horse racing. We strive to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all licensees—one that promotes human rights and personal dignity and is free from any disrespectful behaviour.

Is the training mandatory?

Per the Occupational Health and Safety Code, all employers in Alberta must have employees complete certain training courses, including recognition and the appropriate response to violence and harassment and the procedures for obtaining assistance. By accessing this course through HRA, the training is free.

How long will it take me to complete the training program?

The training takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. You can start and stop as desired, and the program can be completed incrementally and at your own pace. Please try to complete the training within 2 weeks of starting it.

Why should you participate?

We all want to be a part of a workplace where we feel valued, safe, and respected. Respect in the Workplace provides greater awareness of the shared responsibility we all have to help foster such an environment. This training provides standard tools and common understanding to empower everyone to prevent bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

How do I access the training?

The training is available online. You will be emailed a URL link to register for and access the course. This is an important step to ensure we have an accurate list of licensees who have successfully completed the training.