Industry Articles
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 assist with on-line licensing will be Saturdays, from January 11…
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 Calendar and post times are subject to change periodically, please…
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 programs across all breeds. “We are thrilled to announce a…
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 or on the Documents page. (2.6 mb, Adobe Acrobat format)
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 started in 2003 and the Professional Exercise Rider certificate in…
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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 Location and Host Horse Racing Alberta, Century Mile Racetrack Edmonton,…
Monday, 08 July 2024 17:11
2024 HRA Commercial - Stampede (video)
Alberta - a province built on the back of a horse. A powerful, courageous majestic animal - and speed to burn. Every day, thousands of hard working Albertans breed, race…
Wednesday, 03 July 2024 12:46
Joint Statement from Industry Partners Regarding Coggins Testing
Edmonton, AB — In light of the recent federal government quarantine due to a confirmed case of Equine Infectious Anemia Positive (EIA) at Assiniboia Downs, industry stakeholders and the Board…
Monday, 17 June 2024 17:15
Horse Racing Alberta Announces Increases to the 2024 Purse Allocation and Breed Improvement Program
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce an increase in funding for the 2024 Purse Allocation and the Breed Improvement Program (BIP). As a result of higher-than-expected revenue performance…
Thursday, 13 June 2024 16:46
Did you know? (June 2024 Backstretch Newsletter)
Century Downs (CDR) and Century Mile (CMR) Industry Updates Project Updates: Century Downs Re-sloping/Grading of Racetrack: Status update: Completed. The track has been surveyed and reset to the original design…
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 09:53
HRA introduces 'ReportIt'
Horse Racing Alberta has introduced an anonymous reporting service to cover 4 key areas: Wellness of our Racehorses and Racing participants Protecting the integrity of the sport Addressing safety concerns…
Friday, 05 April 2024 12:45
Important Notice - Neurological Herpes (EHVI)
We have received a confirmed report of neurological herpes (EHV1) on a local farm. The farm has been quarantined. Identifying potential neurological herpes on a horse at the racetrack requires…
Monday, 11 March 2024 20:25
Did you know? (March 2024)
Century Downs (CDR) and Century Mile (CMR) Industry Updates Project Updates: Century Downs Re-sloping/Grading of Racetrack: Status update: Completed. The track has been surveyed and reset to the original design…
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 13:07
2024 HRA Directives Released
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Thursday, 29 February 2024 21:39
"A" Track Flat Trainers' Licence Exam Dates 2024
Spring Examination: April 17th Location: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino Registration Period: March 1 - April 15th Mid-Summer Examination: July 11th Location: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino Registration Period: May…
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