Industry Articles
Monday, 30 January 2023 17:57
The Horses with Dawn Lupul Podcast - Episode #3
The Horses Podcast #3 Show Notes In this edition of the podcast, Dawn Lupul interviews the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, Kent Verlik, about the Breed Incentive Program and how…
Thursday, 19 January 2023 08:52
Horsepeople Tell the Best Stories
Sit with anyone who works with horses for ten minutes, and you will undoubtedly hear stories of the good and the bad, from long ago and more recently, and always…
Friday, 16 December 2022 16:44
HRA Announces 2023 Funding for Breed Improvement and Racehorse Procurement Incentive Programs
The Breed Improvement Program (BIP) and Racehorse Procurement Incentive Program (RPIP) are designed to encourage horsepeople in Alberta to acquire new racehorses and breeding stock through various means with financial…
Thursday, 15 December 2022 10:11
The Horses with Dawn Lupul Podcast - Episode #2
The Horses Podcast #2 Show Notes In this episode, Dawn Lupul talks with Mike Vanin, Fred Gillis, and Dale Zukowski about some of the challenges and successes from the 2022…
Monday, 05 December 2022 20:04
What’s New at Horse Racing Alberta
I attended the Horse Racing Alberta Board meeting at Century Mile Racetrack on November 24, 2022, and would like to share with you some of the items discussed. Fun for…
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Friday, 18 November 2022 14:08
Stakeholder Notice - Re: Closure of Bar None Ranches Breeding Operation
Dear Stakeholders: Re: Closure of Bar None Ranches Breeding Operation As you know, the horse racing community lost an important member in October of this year when Bar None Ranches…
Thursday, 17 November 2022 23:24
Notice to Horsemen: Standardbred - Re: Ship in Time at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino
Commencing November 18, 2022 – February 4, 2023, Relaxation of Rule 218 (1)(b)(ii). A Standardbred horse entered for a race at any racetrack in Alberta must arrive at the racetrack…
Thursday, 10 November 2022 17:43
Announcement: Theresa Sealy joins Horse Racing Alberta
Horse Racing Alberta pleased to announce that Theresa Sealy is the successful candidate for the position of Assistant Director, Regulatory & Supervisor of Security and Investigations, effective November 16, 2022.…
Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:30
The Horses with Dawn Lupul Podcast - Episode #1
The Horses Podcast #1 Show Notes In this episode, Kent Verlik, the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, describes some of the challenges HRA faced in the year leading up to…
Friday, 04 November 2022 08:52
Announcement: John Charles Ibey join Horse Racing Alberta
HRA is pleased to announce that John Charles “Chuck” Ibey is the successful candidate for the position of Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing, effective immediately. Chuck has been involved…
Monday, 31 October 2022 21:36
HRA pleased to announce rule change process now open
Horse Racing Alberta is pleased to announce the rule change process is now open, and submissions will be accepted until November 21, 2022. To access the online rule change form,…
Thursday, 06 October 2022 17:30
Announcement: Dawn Lupul to join Horse Racing Alberta
I’m pleased to announce that Dawn Lupul is joining Horse Racing Alberta in the position of Director, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Engagement effective October 15, 2022. Dawn comes to us…
Wednesday, 07 September 2022 20:31
2023 Budgets Approved for Purse Support, Breed Improvement, and Horse Population Incentive Program
On September 2, 2022, the Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) Board of Directors held a Special Board Meeting to approve the 2023 budget allocations for Purse Support, Breed Improvement, and the…
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 19:20
Minister Toews announces signing of 5-year funding agreement extension
Alberta has a vibrant history and tradition of horse racing, and I was pleased to sign a 5-year extension to Horse Racing Alberta’s funding agreement, providing certainty to trainers, breeders,…
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 19:13
Notice to Horsemen - Re: Entries at Rocky Mountain Turf Club and Millarville
Due to a shortage of horse population at Rocky Mountain Turf Club (RMTC), Horse Racing Alberta has approved an emergency measure to approve a third (3rd) entry for a Trainer…
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