The Ohio HBPA is a non profit trade association which represents nearly 2,500 thoroughbred owners and trainers who race at Ohio’s three commercial Thoroughbred race tracks. The Ohio HBPA negotiates and represents its members interests with track management at Ohio’s tracks. The Ohio HBPA also represents its members interests in front of the Ohio legislature and the Ohio State Racing Commission. The Ohio HBPA helps to provide its members health care and retirement benefits through strong financial support of the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Health Fund. The Ohio HBPA is an affiliate of the National HBPA which is based in Lexington, Kentucky. The Ohio HBPA is horsemen helping horsemen.
Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Thistledown Moves Post Time June 30th Through July 2nd
Thistledown management has moved first post to 11:30am Tuesday, June 30th through Thursday, July 2nd due to excessive heat. Training on those three days will be conducted from 5:30am to 9am with no break and the starting gate in operation from 8am to 9am each day.
Continue Reading »Belterra Park Cancels and Reschedules July 1st and 2nd Live Racing Cards
Belterra has cancelled racing for tomorrow and Thursday due to excessive heat. Wednesday, July 1st card has been moved to Sunday, July 5th as originally drawn. Thursday, July 2nd card has been moved to Tuesday, July 7th as originally drawn. Horses can be scratched without penalty on either of these two days. Training this coming week (July 1st -July 5th): Wednesday – Friday 5:30-9:30 am no break Saturday & Sunday 6-10:30 am Post Times: Friday,…
Continue Reading »Horsemen’s Advisory: Ensuring Best Practices in Stable Hygiene
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