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
RMTC Withdrawal Time Guidance for HISA ADMC medications
RMTC Withdrawal Guidance Advisory
Continue Reading »HIWU Horsemen Information
The HBPA has been asked to share the following information with our members regarding the implementation of the HISA ADMC program on May 22nd, 2023. Dear Horsemen, After nearly a year of preparation, the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) team was thrilled to kick off implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program on March 27. This successful launch would not have been possible without the cooperation of…
Continue Reading »Thistledown Training Schedule on Weeks With Saturday Racing
Thistledown will have training on Fridays on weeks when there is live racing on Saturdays. During those weeks there will be no training on Sundays. Training will be conducted on the following Fridays; May19th, June 9th, June 23rd and August 11th.
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