Industry Articles
Wednesday, 27 February 2019 08:33
Notice to Horsemen
Racing at Century Mile and Century Downs Commencing with the 2019 racing season, the registration papers of claimed horses will not be released before the close of the last entry…
Wednesday, 27 February 2019 08:24
Notice to Quarter Horse Industry
Regarding the use of the riding whip/crop at race meets in Alberta: Jockey must not apply the riding whip/crop more than two (2) times in succession without giving the horse…
Thursday, 21 February 2019 12:04
2019 CPMA Elimination Guidelines
The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is pleased to advise the Canadian horseracing industry that a new edition of the CPMA Elimination Guidelines will be published in March 2019. The new…
Wednesday, 31 October 2018 17:50
Calculation of the 100 day EIPH list requirement
MEMORANDUM TO: Provincial Regulatory Bodies Canadian Horse Racing Industry Horsepersons Groups SUBJECT: Calculation of the 100 day EIPH list requirement The Canadian Pari-Mutuei Agency (CPMA) has received an inquiry concerning…
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 12:04
Cobalt Policy - Follow Up
MEMORANDUM TO: Provincial Regulatory Bodies Canadian Horse Racing Industry Horsepersons Groups SUBJECT: Cobalt - Follow Up The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like to provide the Canadian horse racing industry…
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Thursday, 15 March 2018 09:53
Notice to all Horsemen - All Breeds
PIROPLASMOSIS EFFECTIVE MARCH 14, 2018 Any horse coming from Texas or New Mexico must provide a negative PIROPLASMOSIS certificate issued in the last 6 months before being allowed on any…
Sunday, 23 April 2017 21:14
Additional Information Regarding New Cobalt Thresholds
Further to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency's (CPMA) Industry Notice dated April 6, 2017, regarding the implementation of CPMA cobalt testing effective May 1, 2017, the CPMA has received questions about…
Sunday, 16 April 2017 21:15
Open Invitation - Equine Drug Control Program Presentations
The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) in conjunction with Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) will be hosting an information session on the EQUINE DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM Topics will include drug testing, elimination…
Thursday, 06 April 2017 15:37
Implementation of Cobalt Testing under the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s Equine Drug Control Program
The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like to bring to the attention of the Canadian horse racing industry that as of February 22, 2017, cobalt was officially added to Section…
Friday, 31 March 2017 14:04
Update on items allowed in the retention area
Further to the Notice to Industry dated September 16, 2016, the CPMA has listened to feedback received concerning the number of buckets allowed in with a horse called to test…
Wednesday, 29 March 2017 09:38
Changes to Urine Collection Container
Beginning May 1, 2017, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) will be using a new urine collection container for the CPMA equine drug control program. The new container is a sterile,…
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 18:31
Enhanced Clenbuterol testing protocol for Flat Racing In Alberta
Starting May 1, 2017, HRA will enhance the testing of clenbuterol in Alberta flat racing by implementing a screening limit equivalent to a 14 day elimination time when clenbuterol is…
Friday, 10 February 2017 12:31
Requests for Collection of Official Samples Outside the Retention Area
MEMORANDUM TO: Provincial Regulatory Bodies SUBJECT: Requests for Collection of Official Samples Outside the Retention Area The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has completed its review respecting the Requests for Collection…
Wednesday, 14 December 2016 09:49
ARCI Model Pool Rule Changes
MEMORANDUM TO: Provincial Regulatory Bodies Canadian Horse Racing Associations Horse Persons Groups SUBJECT: ARCI Model Pool Rule Changes On December 9, 2016 the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Board…
Thursday, 20 October 2016 14:35
Commencement of WCB Enforcement with 2017 Licensing
ATTENTION: INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS Be advised that Horse Racing Alberta commencing at the beginning of 2017 licensing, will be enforcing the Workers Compensation Board's (WCB) rules. We are beginning with all…
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