Industry Articles
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…
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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…
Monday, 09 May 2022 18:04
Penalty Matrix by Racing Infraction Category
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) Penalty Guidelines for Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, and Standardbred Racing Rule and Licensee Violations As part of our commitment to modernizing our existing rules, policies and processes,…
Friday, 29 April 2022 18:15
Notice to Horsemen - Re: Veterinary Scratches for Sickness and Lameness
Effective at the start of the 2022 Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse race meet at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. Veterinary scratches for lameness or sickness will remain on the Veterinarian List, at…
Monday, 04 April 2022 18:45
Notice to Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Industry at “A” Track Meetings
Commencing with the 2022 racing season, the registration papers of claimed horses will not be released before the close of the last entry day of the “A” Circuit (Century Mile…
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…
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.
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