Industry Articles
Thursday, 09 April 2020 15:29
Mara Coote-Freeman passes
On behalf of the staff and board of Horse racing Alberta, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mara Coote-Freeman. Mara passed on away April 8…
Thursday, 26 March 2020 13:50
Spring Training for Licensees
Horse Racing Alberta and Olds College are Going Online! To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of us are practicing social distancing or even self-isolation. You might find yourself…
Saturday, 29 February 2020 13:48
Notice to all Licensees: New Appeals Tribunal fee for 2020
NOTICE TO ALL LICENSEES As Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is mandated by the Horse Racing Alberta Act (Act) to control, regulate and manage horse racing, and as the HRA Board…
Friday, 20 September 2019 17:46
Industry Notice: Capsaicin Advisory
MEMORANDUM TO: Provincial Regulatory Bodies Canadian Horse Racing Industry Horsepersons Groups SUBJECT: Capsaicin Advisory The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising veterinarians and racehorse trainers and owners that capsaicin is…
Friday, 23 August 2019 14:15
HRA Drug and Alcohol Policy
Purpose Horse Racing Alberta is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of its Persons, racing participants and to the welfare of its Persons, as well as, by extension, the…
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Friday, 23 August 2019 14:06
Frequently Asked Questions - Changes to Drug and Alcohol Policy
Why has the Policy been changed? Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of its Persons, racing participants and to the welfare of its Persons,…
Wednesday, 31 July 2019 11:04
Memorandum - Cannabis and Equine Drug Control
MEMORANDUM TO: Provincial Regulatory Bodies Canadian Horse Racing Industry Horsepersons Groups SUBJECT: Cannabis and Equine Drug Control The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding those that care for or have…
Thursday, 21 March 2019 12:46
Delayed implementation of the new edition of the CPMA Elimination Guidelines
MEMORANDUM TO: Provincial Regulatory Bodies Canadian Horse Racing Industry Horsepersons Groups SUBJECT: Delayed implementation of the new edition of the CPMA Elimination Guidelines The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like…
Wednesday, 27 February 2019 08:44
Notice to Horsemen
Worker's Compensation (WCB) Just a reminder, it is MANDATORY for all trainers to provide a CURRENT Worker's Compensation Number or a letter from Worker's Compensation Board why the applicant does…
Wednesday, 27 February 2019 08:38
Notice to Thoroughbred Horsemen
Commencing with the 2019 Alberta racing season, if a horse is declared to start in a claiming race but is scratched: If the horse races within a period of 30…
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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