tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:29:57 +0000Horse racing industry news and commentary from the National HBPA, the largest racing horsemen's representative association in North America with over 35,000 members who are active owners and/or trainers of racehorses.http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)Blogger652125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-8806854440303276633Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:12:00 +00002020-12-11T12:12:47.118-05:00The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2020 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:One for the Record BooksJockey Luis Saez captures five Claiming Crown Races and handle hits a new high at Gulfstream ParkMicroshare http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-interactive-electronic-version-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-8282124540359961542Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:34:00 +00002020-09-17T11:34:44.502-04:00The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2020 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:Two Tracks, One Legacy: The Story of Washington Park (Part 2)Champion horses and horsemen frequented the famed Chicago track before its fiery demiseTurning http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-interactive-electronic-edition-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-1188441792971503226Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:05:00 +00002019-12-18T11:16:03.483-05:00 The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 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: Another All-Time High The 21st Claiming Crown sets new handle record at Gulfstream Park Introducing Digital Tattoos A new Thoroughbred http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-interactive-electronic-edition-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-762600938993570654Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:24:00 +00002019-10-10T15:24:54.194-04:00 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 organizations, the industry will weaken. This is a high-level view, but I believe thishttp://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/10/what-would-you-fix-first-national-hbpa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-7931879442007840673Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:23:00 +00002019-10-10T15:23:25.794-04:00 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 Exmark mower valued at up to $8,300. The mower is being donated by Equine http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/10/rtca-to-raffle-toro-or-exmark-mower-as.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-959216002377075360Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:32:00 +00002019-09-17T10:32:53.049-04:00 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 about what causes and what does not cause http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-interactive-electronic-edition-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-6742103752387457938Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:58:00 +00002019-08-29T09:58:29.872-04:00 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 which the 5-year-old gelding went 8 for 8 and earned $408,540, his five http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/08/aztec-sense-named-national-hbpa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-1333800031214869684Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:33:00 +00002019-08-15T10:33:33.942-04:00 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 are presented annually at the White Horse Awards http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/08/calling-horse-racings-heroes-white.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-8790329991169061508Sat, 27 Jul 2019 01:40:00 +00002019-07-26T21:40:37.350-04:00 The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA) was recently asked by The Paulick Report to summarize, “what is NHBPA doing to protect the health and welfare of horses?” At the NHBPA, we are proud of our many initiatives on this front. At the core of the National HBPA mission is encouraging the highest standards of horsemanship so as to continuously improve the care, http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/07/what-national-hbpa-is-doing-to-protect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-6858872786581184111Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:07:00 +00002019-07-04T12:07:38.098-04:00 Due process is a fundamental and accepted constitutional right in our country. In a government sanctioned and regulated industry, it is required. Every person in our industry who holds a license to participate is given a right to due process when their livelihood is threatened. We are an industry that operates according to rules and regulations, standards are clear, violations have consequenceshttp://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/07/national-hbpa-and-tha-there-must-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-1682457803773942653Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:12:00 +00002019-06-06T00:12:23.850-04:00 The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Summer 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: A True Feel-Good Story for Racing The racing community has stepped up to embrace a young fan’s love of the racetrack http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-interactive-electronic-edition-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-7960584903117251958Tue, 21 May 2019 14:46:00 +00002019-05-21T10:46:16.604-04:00 Nominations for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards open on Tuesday, May 21, and will close on Monday, July 15. The TIEAs were held in America for the first time in 2016. Godolphin, the global racing stable founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the principal sponsor of the awards in association with The Jockey Club, the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/05/nominations-now-open-for-fourth-annual.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-6199127125718870393Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:20:00 +00002019-04-30T14:20:17.937-04:00 The 2018 Anti-Doping and Drug Testing Program conducted by U.S. racing regulatory bodies found continued substantial compliance with racing’s medication and anti-doping rules and little support for claims that the use of drugs to mask pain when horses race is rampant. As it does each year, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) released a summary of the collective resultshttp://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/04/official-testing-results-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-5896457760639206522Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:09:00 +00002019-04-18T18:09:12.999-04:00 As CEO of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (National HBPA) I -- along with all HBPA members -- am as concerned as any about the recent events in our industry. I firmly believe in having the highest standards of horsemanship. The HBPA is continuously working with industry stakeholders to improve the care, health and safety of our industry's equine and human athletes.http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/04/national-hbpas-hamelback-announced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-7087774726483844204Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:06:00 +00002019-04-02T16:06:37.376-04:00 The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Spring 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: Finding Ways to Do Things Better Horsemen get together in Florida to share ideas to improve the industry A Long Day’s Night http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-interactive-electronic-edition-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-381350786523019038Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:34:00 +00002019-04-02T15:34:34.102-04:00 The Kentucky Lottery has launched a limited pilot program of the game Win Place Show, the first-ever daily lottery game based on the results of live horse racing. Players can purchase the $2 Quick Pick tickets at one of the 45 retailers now offering the game on a limited basis. Each ticket lists three numbers with corresponding horse names, along with the designated race time and other key http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/04/horse-racing-themed-lottery-game-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-8363168848257180100Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:02:00 +00002019-03-07T10:02:39.102-05:00 Finding ways for horse racing to do things better is the overarching theme of the National HBPA Convention March 12-16 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla. That also is the mission of the new Thoroughbred Idea Foundation, a horse-racing think tank whose representatives form the March 13 keynote panel at the annual convention staged by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent &http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/03/national-hbpa-convention-finding-ways.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-5858838939924757710Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:58:00 +00002019-02-13T11:58:01.249-05:00 Persie (Photo courtesy Bush Racing Stable) Persie, a winner of 10 races from 17 starts in 2018, has been named Claiming Horse of the Year by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. Persie was one of only five horses in the United States with 10 or more wins last year. Three other horses also achieved 10 wins, and only Arriesgado, who competed in Puerto Rico, had more http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/02/persie-wins-national-hbpa-claiming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-16507181940269880Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:18:00 +00002019-02-06T15:18:08.687-05:00The Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) announced today their intent to become the single license holder in Iowa for sports wagering. Their bill, which was recently released by the state government committees in both the Iowa House as HSB 124 and Senate as SSB 1100, demonstrates the horsemen’s unique ability to implement sports wagering in Iowa with simplicity, security,http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2019/02/iowa-horsemen-to-leverage-gaming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-3685144255232822191Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:43:00 +00002018-12-13T14:43:32.065-05:00 The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2018 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of our Winter issue, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: One for the Record Books  The 20th renewal of the Claiming Crown shatters the event’s handle mark at Gulfstream Park Healing Horses and Humans The http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-interactive-electronic-edition-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-6440042460833568310Thu, 02 Aug 2018 19:49:00 +00002018-08-02T15:49:15.610-04:00 Just a reminder that nominations for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Presented by Godolphin close on August 15. The TIEA Awards recognize and reward the outstanding talent, diligence and commitment of the farm and racing stable staff who are at the heart of our sport. The awards themselves are separated into six distinct categories which carry a total prize-pool of $128,000, along http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2018/08/august-15-is-deadline-to-nominate-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-3525890965494405898Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:03:00 +00002018-06-20T11:03:23.476-04:00 The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Summer 2018 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of our Winter issue, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Alphabet Soup: Still Beating the Odds The Old Friends resident is benefiting from a new cancer treatment that is helping gray http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2018/06/summer-2018-issue-of-horsemens-journal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-3126342006697768789Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:50:00 +00002018-06-13T11:50:25.976-04:00 Jon Miller - Photo courtesy NBC Sports Group Jon Miller, the president of programming for NBC Sports Group, will deliver the keynote address at the fifth Thoroughbred Owner Conference, to be held from October 30 through November 1, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. The conference leads into the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which are scheduled for November 2-3 at Churchill Downs. The goal of the http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2018/06/jon-miller-of-nbc-sports-to-deliver.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-3742006202807143827Wed, 16 May 2018 21:02:00 +00002018-05-16T17:02:07.211-04:00 Photo by Coady Photography Yavapai Downs took another important step toward bringing summertime horse racing back to Arizona as the Arizona Racing Commission unanimously approved a three-year temporary permit for the track’s new ownership group. Plans call for live racing to begin at Yavapai Downs in 2019, running from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Simulcast wagering could begin as http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2018/05/yavapai-downs-gets-unanimous-approval.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4617505830107354020.post-2345876371989538963Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:15:00 +00002018-04-17T11:15:00.138-04:00 A new four-year, full-tuition scholarship award, the Odds On Racing Scholarship, has just been announced by the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program. “This is such an incredible opportunity for students - who may have thought that attending the UA to prepare for a career in racing was financially out of reach - to take that first step toward their career goals,” said Wendy Davis, http://nationalhbpa.blogspot.com/2018/04/new-full-tuition-scholarship-offered-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (National HBPA)