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December 2015
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Jockey Club Of Canada Joins The Coalition For Horse Racing Integrity
Leading Canadian racing group announces support for reforms to medication testing and enforcement in American Thoroughbred racing. The Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity announced today the Jockey Club of Canada (JCC) has joined as a member. The JCC is the second international racing group to join the coalition, bringing additional support from another jurisdiction which has already implemented the type of uniform, high standards for medication testing and enforcement that supporters seek to achieve in the United States. “The border between Canada and the U.S. is
one crossed by thousands of racehorses each year,” said Jeff Begg, Chief Steward of the Jockey Club of Canada. “The members of the Jockey are eager to see medication reforms in the U.S. that will provide certainty and a level playing field no matter what state or track they’re headed to.” The Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity supports the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act of 2015, which would authorize an independent, racingspecific, nongovernmental and non-profit organization to create uniform, high standards in drug and medication testing and enforcement for Thoroughbred horse
racing. The Coalition’s membership includes major racing organizations, animal welfare groups, racing and wagering facilities and a grassroots organization with over 1,200 owners, trainers, breeders, and racing professionals. The Jockey Club of Canada oversees the Thoroughbred breeding registry and graded stakes racing in Canada, and is responsible for the annual Sovereign Awards program and the Canadian Graded Stakes Committee. JCC represents Canada at the annual International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities Conference.
2015 O’brien Award Nominees
On Monday, December 21, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2015 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. The winners will be announced at the annual O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the Hilton Mississauga/ Meadowvale hotel in Mississauga, Ont. PACERS TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY PACER L A Delight Owned by Robert McIntosh Stables Inc., Windsor, ON – CSX Stables, Liberty Center, OH, and Al McIntosh Holdings, Inc., Leamington, ON Twin B Thong Owned by West Wins Stable, Cambridge, ON, Mac T Nichol, Burlington, ON and Steve Calhoun, Chatham, ON TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT PACER Betting Line Owned by West Wins Stable, Cambridge, ON, Christine Calhoun, Chatham, ON and Mac T Nichol, Burlington, ON Control The Moment Owned by Brad Maxwell, Guelph, ON, Howard A Taylor, Philadelphia, PA, Edwin J Gold, Phoenixville, PA, and Ben D Mudry, Toronto, ON THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLY PACER Solar Sister Owned by David S Willmot, King City, ON and Clay Harland Horner, Toronto, ON Wrangler Magic Owned by Thomas Kyron, Toronto, ON, Dr. Maurice N Stewart, Leduc, AB, Brian R Paquet, Quebec, QC and Bayama Farms Incl, Saint-Andre-D’Argenteuil, QC THREE-YEAR-OLD COLT PACER Artspeak Owned by Brittany Farms, Versailles, KY, Marvin Katz, Toronto, ON, Joe Sbrocco, Brecksville, OH, and In The Gym Partners, Staten Island, NY Wakizashi Hanover Tri County Stable, Truro, NS OLDER PACING MARE Lady Shadow Owned by David Kryway, Amherstburg, ON, Carl L Atley, Xenia, OH, Edwin J Gold, Phoenixville, PA and Bfj Stable, Philadelphia, PA Venus Delight Owned by Bamond Racing LLC, Brick, NJ OLDER PACING HORSE All Bets Off Owned by Burke Racing Stable LLC, Fredericktown, Weaver Bruscemi LLC, Canonsburg, PA, Frank D Baldachino, Clarksburg, NJ, and The Panhellenic Stb Corp, Oyster Bay, NY State Treasurer Owned by Sally A MacDonald, Souris, PE and Paul G MacDonald, Toronto, ON OLDER TROTTING HORSE Daylon Magician Owned by Daylon Farms Ltd., Komoka, ON Resolve Owned by Hans G Enggren, Abbotstown, PA
O’BRIEN AWARD OF HORSEMANSHIP Travis Cullen, Airdrie, AB Dr. Ian Moore, Guelph, ON
ARMSTRONG BREEDER OF THE YEAR William Andrew, Calgary, AB / Meridian Farms, Milton, PE Marvin Katz, Toronto, ON / Al Libfeld, Pickering, ON DRIVER OF THE YEAR Sylvain Filion, Milton, ON Randy Waples, Milton, ON TRAINER OF THE YEAR Richard Moreau, Puslinch, ON Jimmy Takter, East Windsor, NJ FUTURE STAR AWARD Ron Adams, Lasalle, ON Clarke Steacy, Lansdowne, ON Editors note: Due to space constraints only the pacers and people categories are listed here. For a complete listing see Standardbred Canada at: www.standardbredcanada.ca
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2016 Hastings Live Racing Calendar Opens April 17 With 53-Card Meet
Book Review…Lies: by Kathy Bremner
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Hastings: The 2016 thoroughbred racing season will begin in mid-April and Former racehorse trainer Kathy Bremner, is an award winning conclude in mid-October it was announced today by Hastings Racecourse author using the name Kathryn Jane. She writes novels filled with mystery, suspense, adventure, psychic abilities, horses, and other animals. Think General Manager Darren MacDonald. “It was great to come to a mutually beneficial schedule with the horsemen’s MacGyver, I Love Lucy, Criminal Minds, and the Mentalist. groups,” MacDonald said. “I couldn’t be happier. Now we just wait for the Her latest release, LIES hit the shelves on October 30th. approval of the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB).” Opening day in 2016 will be Sunday, April 17 and the schedule will encompass 53 dates that conclude on Sunday, October 16. There will be six Friday Night Live cards, up from five this past season, all beginning at 7:00 p.m. “We have determined that over and above Friday nights being popular with a young demographic, they have also caught on with the corporate sector,” MacDonald said.
Northlands Committed to Racing
A notice posted by Alberta’s horse racing industry on Sunday provides optimism after the future of Northlands Park as a racing venue was questioned late last week. Dr. Steve Smith, President of the The Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association of Alberta, stated that while the industry is still negotiating a slot revenue sharing agreement with the provincial government, there is a commitment to racing at Northlands Park through 2017 as long as the track and province have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in place regarding slot revenue. The current MOU expires on March 31, 2016. On Friday, quotes from Don Iveson, the Mayor of Edmonton, cited in multiple media reports created a maelstrom of confusion. “I think the provincial government’s position on it (horse racing) is that they don’t see a big future for continuing subsidy of that activity,” Mayor Iveson was quoted as saying. “Clearly, that could have impacts for Northlands, but you know that also creates some different opportunities, as well, for the land to be used and the facilities to be re-purposed, so I think we’ll be resilient no matter what.” “Horse Racing Alberta is working with the government on an MOU (a Memorandum of Understanding), and we are waiting on the results of that before we go forward in any particular direction,” said interim GM. Scott Sinclair,
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Application for the 2016 Hastings Racing Club
I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF HASTINGS RACING CLUB II AND I UNDERSTAND, REPRESENT AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. I understand that the purpose of Hastings Racing Club II (hereafter “Club II”) is to provide the experience of Thoroughbred racehorse ownership through participation in a partnership that races Thoroughbred racehorses. 2. I understand that Club II is organized as a partnership. I understand that any potential return on my investment is dependent upon how well the Club's horses perform. Under no circumstances will there be any further charges over and above the initial membership fee, save for the GPEB license fee of $30 that is valid for 3 years (see 5 below). 3. As to Club II activities, I understand that: a) Club II has acquired by way of lease the horse Shooting Jacket with the intention to race him for the 2016 season at Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, BC. Club II intends to acquire another horse to race at Hastings Racecourse. b) up to 200 memberships in Club II will be sold at $250.00 each and each membership will constitute a 1/200th share in Club II. Funds raised from selling memberships will be used to pay for stabling, veterinarian, blacksmith and training fees and other expenses. In the case of Shooting Jacket expenses will be paid from October 16, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Expenses for the second horse will extend from the date of purchase to October 31, 2016. No membership funds will be used to purchase horses; c) membership fees will be deposited into an account with the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of BC (HBPA) and expenses will be paid from that account; d) Richard Yates, Secretary-Treasurer of the HBPA, will represent Club II’s interest as the Club manager of the horses and will be paid a co-ordination/management fee of $500 per month from November 1st, 2015 to October 31st, 2016; e) all racing and training decisions will rest with the Trainer and Club Manager; f) as the horses are owned by a separate entity created for that purpose and leased to Club II, members will bear none of the risks associated with owning or buying the horses. However, members will be entitled to purse winnings and will receive their share after October 31, 2016 net of such training, Club II management and other costs involved in maintaining the horses that are not covered by the membership fees; g) on October 31, 2016 Club II will cease and be dissolved. The remaining proceeds from member payments and purse money will be returned to the members. Such funds will be distributed on a per membership basis. 4. It is intended to create a new Club II for the 2017 Thoroughbred season. The horses that raced for Club II in 2016 will be leased to Club II in 2017 provided it is merited by their performance. Details, including fees for membership in Club II in 2017, will be announced on or before October 31, 2016. All members of Club II in 2016 will have first rights to purchase a membership in Club II for 2017. 5. I represent to Club II, the BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB), and any other regulatory bodies, that I am eligible to receive an owner’s license. I understand that a GPEB license is required to own a racehorse, and therefore to participate in Club II and I agree to pay the ownership license fee. I understand that if I am denied a GPEB
license, I will be denied membership in Club II and my membership fees will be returned. 6. I agree that this is the only agreement or understanding that applies to my interest in Club II Signature: ____________________________________Date: _____________ Name: _________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City: _____________________________Prov: _____________ PC: Phone: (______) - ____-_________ Email: ______________________ Membership fees can be paid by cheque or cash. For cash payments, please contact Richard Yates at rayates@shaw.ca Please make cheques payable to: HBPA of BC Please complete this membership form and either email or scan and email to: rayates@shaw.ca Or print and mail the form to: Richard Yates HBPA of BC PO Box 28530 Burnaby, BC V5C 6J4
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Betty Millbank Memorial Breeders Stake (2 Year Old Fillies) Final
Robert Millbank Memorial Breeders Stake 2 Year Old Colts & Geldings Final
Mach And Roll Baby: b,f,2 - Mach Three-Forever Holy-Cambest, Trainer: R Rutledge, Driver: J Marino, Owner: Jennifer L Dodsworth-Randy D Rutledge, Aldergrove, Time:1:58.3
Bobby Dazzler:b,g,2 - Village Jiffy-Dal Reo Millee-Scruffy Hanover, Trainer: C Warrington Driver:C Warrington, Owner: David J & Freda C Woolley, Langley, BC, Time:1:56.2
Mary Murphy Breeders Stake For 3 Year Old Fillies Final
Robert Murphy Breeders Stake For 3 Year Old Colts & Geldings Final
Watch My Luck: b,f,3 - Camluck-Watch Over Me-As Promised,Trainer: M Dumont, Driver: J Gagne, Owner: Jean Francois Gagne,Wetaskiwin-Peter R Van Seggelen, De Winton, AB-Carl Warnaar,Kelowna, BC Time:1:56.4
Illwinifican: b,g,3 - Allamerican Native-Builttowin Hanover-No Pan Intended Trainer: D Mcnair, Driver: D Johnson, Owner: Ray W Thomson,vSurrey-Dennis Johnston,vCultus Lake, BC, Time: 1:54.4
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Nutrition… This may seem rather simple but like everything else we need to be aware of how government feed regulations dictate what can and cannot be on a label and a few key items to keep in mind. First of all when buying a horse feed we usually start with looking at a complete feed. By government definition, this means everything except the water and forage a horse needs. We call them concentrates, horse rations or texturized horse feeds. One must be cautious as an older term for complete feeds for horses was actually used to describe feeds that provided the forage component as well. Many senior horse feeds are set up this way, so ask about what feed your senior horse needs and be careful to find out if it is a complete feed that still needs forage added at normal levels. Usually with a mainline concentrate feed we supply the energy, protein and
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How To Read Feed Label by Ken Wilkinson, Equine nutritionist quality protein, all longer. be further down the macro and micro or The tag will state ‘a tag but must be there. trace minerals and fats list of ingredients is Before proceeding any and vitamins to available’ if you wish further make sure balance the forage for to get those details selenium is an issue horses in a certain from manufacturer. where your horses are situation or work level. What is on the tag is fed. Too much can be That being said the regulated by the CFIA, harmful. Make sure following are some so strict protocols must your pastures and guidelines as to how to be followed. feeds are not high in read a feed label. By When choosing a feed selenium before law the feed must be look at the tag and see choosing a feed. clearly labelled for its if the name implies the Once you get past appropriate use. At the usage. For example, Guaranteed Analysis, top, you will see a EquiCal implies it is Heading the first brand name and if meant as a source of nutrient listed is the specific such as “Race calories so you can Crude Protein or a Ration” it is explore that further. As minimum in percent. specifically designed an example the tag for This is a general for that type of horse. a feed like Equi Cal guideline as to how A label name such as Horse Pellets starts by much is present but it 14-12 Equi-Cal horse listing a key trace does not tell you the Pellets means it can mineral above the quality of that protein probably be used for Guaranteed Analysis which is the levels for various classes of called “Selenium”. various amino acids or horses. This trace mineral is the building blocks of The name should very important for protein. Some essential include the form of the muscle function and amino acids such as feed. It is important many other metabolic lysine have been listed that some horses like processes but it has a as being needed at a senior horses with very narrow window very specific level for chewing issues, get a of tolerance between various functions feed they can easily need and toxicity and according to the NRC. break up or that can be is closely regulated by So you need to be made into a gruel with the CFIA. Hence they aware not all protein is water. Obviously a ask that it be clearly the same, it is just texturized ration would listed and the tag must crude protein on the be more difficult to have a statement label. chew for an older saying “Cautions One can assume that a horse with tooth directions for use must feed labelled for a issues. Pelleted feeds be clearly followed specific type of horse also usually keep “That statement will like 16% Broodmare
and Foal, has high crude protein and high quality protein with added essential amino acids designed for that purpose of growing the young horse and supporting the mare in all aspects. A feed labelled as 14% Mature Horse Pellets would not be chosen for such a class of horses but some like 14% Equi Cal have high levels of the amino acid building blocks and high quality protein suitable for younger horses. Lysine and methionine are not allowed on the label. The label will next show the level of Fat as minimum % Crude fat. The fat is like protein, is just the Crude Fat, and makes no allowance for the fatty acids like omega three fatty acids, but it at least gives you an idea as to where a lot of the energy comes from. Regular grain rations are usually 4-6% fat and some like Equi Cal are much higher indicating they are lower in grain. Some horse are better
off using a slow release energy source like fat and fiber, and the tag gives you some guidelines as to whether or not this feed suits your horse. This article and the information it contains was supplied by Otter Co-op and Ken Wilkinson an Equine nutritionist.
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Murphy’s Horse Laws —If you approach within fifty feet of your barn in clean clothes, you will get dirty. —The number of horses you own will increase to the number of stalls in your barn. —Your barn will fall down without baling twine. —Hoof picks always run-away from home. If you fall off, you will land on the site of your most recent injury.
Hocks: One Of The Main Causes Of Equine Leg Lameness
We are very successful at treating and repairing front leg lameness issues such as Bowed Tendons, Check ligaments, inflamed ankles/fetlocks, knees and hooves. The problems with the shoulders, bursa, whirl bone, hamstrings, sacroiliac & hunter bumps can also be attributed to inflamed or painful hocks. We have found that most horses that have any of the above lameness issues have Inflamed Hocks. The magnificent horse is so eager to please us, they will perform through pain and discomfort to best of their ability. When the hocks are inflamed there is an infection in the synovial fluids in the hock. The horse will adjust its gait to compensate for the pain and stiffness in the hock joint. A lot of people inject the hocks for temporary relief. Whatever they inject into the hocks must travel throughout the body of the horse ie: the liver, kidneys, brain and other key organs. We have found that in human athletes there are negative complications. There is also the possibility of hock infection from the insertions of the needle. It happens more than people know. We know as we have to treat the infection which takes a long time. When a hock is infected any amount of antibiotics does not seem to help as the infection is considerable. You should check the hocks in the morning before any exercise or turnout. If the hocks are ice cold then they are healthy. If there is any inflammation the hocks should be treated with the LEG SAVE hock treatment. This will help with proper maintenance and performance if the hocks are the problem. Race horses, Grand Prix Jumper and Barrel Racers will really benefit with LEG SAVER treatments. The LEG SAVER hock treatments is simple and effective and long lasting. It will have to be repeated only if the horse is actively performing or develops inflammation in the joint You can contact us via phone or email for help with this treatment and we will reply promptly.
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Remembering…
Donald Wm. Adams
September 8, 1947 —October 18, 2015 Don had his own style in every way. He brought smiles and laughter to everyone with his kindness, bountiful charm & charisma, quick wit and humour, he will be missed by all. To know Don was to love Don Lovingly remembered by his daughter Stacy Adams Lopez, grandchildren Anthony, Daniel and Marissa and his family in Los Angeles. Here in Canada Amber Nicholson (Matt) who he took under his wing, his sidekick and right arm Charley Kirkley and Paul Caravetta, his best friend and business partner. His many friends at Hastings Park, The BC Country Music Assoc., His Merritt Mountain Music Festival family and his numerous associates throughout the Country Music industry.
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Always There When you remember me Please do not weep My body may not be there It has chosen to sleep I’m not that far away My soul lives on Looking down, watching over You and everyone And when you feel sad And life seems so blue Just remember That my spirit has its arms around you And on those special days, Times that you wish I could see, That cool breeze flowing past you... Well, that will be me So don’t be sad Have no fear God has taken me under his wing But I’ll always be near I still watch you Every minute, every day My love and soul are with you And that’s where they will stay.
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APRIL 24, 1930 - DECEMBER 17, 2015 Peter Daniel Ingram Dan passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec.18, 2015 in Langley Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba before moving to Vancouver, where he joined the Fire Department. After 30 years he retired as a captain. His love of horses brought him to Cloverdale Raceway (Fraser Downs) where he owned and trained standardbreds’ for over 30 years. Dan is survived by his wife Rose, his daughters Karen (Pete Antonishka) and Leslie, his son Brian, and three grandsons, Joey, DannyLee, and Sam. It is with much love and sadness we announce the passing of our beloved “Horse Whisperer”. A memorial is planned for February 9 at the Backstretch kitchen.
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