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
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules HISA Unconstitutional
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, November 18th, 2022 issued a ruling declaring HISA to be unconstitutional in a case in which the National HBPA had brought suit against HISA. We are still sorting through all of the legal ramifications of this ruling. For the time being the Ohio State Racing Commission has said that HISA’s current regulations will stay in effect in the state until they receive clarification from the Ohio Attorney…
Continue Reading »HISA Bulletin on Vaccinations
Please see the attached bulletin from HISA on vaccinations which will be required beginning January 1, 2023. HISA OperationsBulletin_NOV112022
Continue Reading »Hiring Field Office Manager for Thistledown, Mahoning Valley
The Ohio HBPA is hiring a field office manager to work during the racing season at both Thistledown and Mahoning Valley Race Course. If you are interested please email your resume to [email protected]
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