Industry Articles
Monday, 04 April 2022 07:25
Notice to Industry: All Breeds - Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) update
Effective immediately, horses have to be examined with endoscopy by a Horse Racing Alberta licensed Veterinarian to verify the horse does have pulmonary hemorrhage. Veterinarians must present Exercise Induced Pulmonary…
Friday, 28 January 2022 06:30
2022 Rule Change Process Slidedeck (slide gallery)
The attached slidedeck outlines the PETITION FOR NEW RULE OR CHANGE TO EXISTING RULE process for 2022 Click on the first image for full screen viewing - left and right…
Saturday, 27 November 2021 15:33
Horse Racing Alberta announces Race Dates for 2022 (updated Dec. 27)
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the live race date schedule for 2022. Please note the Race Day Calendar and post times are subject to change periodically, please…
Wednesday, 28 April 2021 11:47
2021 Horse Racing Alberta Governance Project
The Project The purpose of this project is to guide the horse racing industry in the development of a new governance model that is independent of the Government of Alberta…
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 12:01
Horse Racing Alberta Appoints New Board Chair
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana McQueen as Chair of the Board effective May 1, 2021. Ms. McQueen has a strong…
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 13:59
Century Downs 2021 HRA Licensing Office Hours (update)
HORSE RACING ALBERTA LICENSING BALZAC / CENTURY DOWNS MARCH 9, 2021 THROUGH TO NOVEMBER 30, 2021 TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY - SUNDAY 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday, 20 November 2020 21:33
Horse Racing Alberta Announces Race Dates For 2021 (update-2)
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the live race date schedule for 2021. Please note the Race Day Calendar and post times are subject to change periodically, please…
Friday, 21 August 2020 14:41
The Alberta Horse Racing and Breeding Industry (video)
Protecting the welfare and safety or our racing participants and every equine athlete. Horse Racing Alberta… employing Albertans, contributing to the economy, caring for our horses.
Tuesday, 30 June 2020 13:32
Notice: Effective immediately Gastroscopy is not permitted on Race Days
NOTICE TO STANDARDBRED INDUSTRY Effective immediately Gastroscopy (Tubing) is not permitted on Race Days. Race Days are considered to start at 7:00 am. If you have any questions, please contact…
Monday, 15 June 2020 14:35
Horsemen Reminder: 2020 Licence Applications Online
If you need to purchase your license for 2020 you can download the application forms from the website! Payment can be made by mail to the HRA Licensing Office at…
Tuesday, 09 June 2020 17:11
Live Horse Racing to Resume This Weekend in Alberta
On behalf of the Alberta Horse Racing and Breeding Industry, Horse Racing Alberta is pleased to announce the return of live horse racing in Alberta. Horse Racing Alberta in conjunction…
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 13:29
Notice: Confirmed cases of neurotropic strain of EHV-1 in Ontario
NOTICE TO INDUSTRY With the recent Notice to Industry from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regarding the confirmed cases of the neurotropic strain of EHV-1 at Woodbine…
Thursday, 14 May 2020 10:48
Government of Alberta Appoints Horse Racing Alberta Tribunal
The Government of Alberta as per Ministerial order has appointed Gary Belecki Q.C. as chair of the Horse Racing Alberta Tribunal and Jill Mason and Shirley McClellan as appointed members.…
Monday, 11 May 2020 11:00
Notice: Prohibited substances on race day
NOTICE TO THOROUGHBRED AND QUARTER HORSE INDUSTRY AT "A" RACETRACK MEETINGS As approved by the Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) Board of Directors the following rules have been amended: Rule 290…
Wednesday, 06 May 2020 15:38
Notice: EIPH Program Certification
NOTICE TO THOROUGHBRED AND QUARTER HORSE INDUSTRY As approved by the Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) Board of Directors the following rules have been amended: EIPH Program Certification - Major Thoroughbred/…
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