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National HBPA Launches 'Quest for the Crown'

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has launched a new online feature tied to 3-year-olds participating in Triple Crown and its prep races.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Is Mid-Atlantic 'Template' for Drug Reform?

Industry stakeholders, mostly from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, met Feb. 6 in Delaware to examine equine medication policy in an attempt to bring about uniformity from state to state.

 Thursday, February 07, 2013

Walmsley Named to Arkansas Court of Appeals

Bill Walmsley, the long-time president of the Arkansas Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and former president of the National HBPA, has been appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe to the Arkansas Court of Appeals.

 Monday, November 26, 2012

No Re-Vote, But Maryland THA Makes Changes

In the wake of recent conflict over its structure, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced "major leadership changes" after a closed May 23 board of directors meeting held at Laurel Park.

 Friday, May 25, 2012
Furosemide Among National HBPA Topics

Furosemide Among National HBPA Topics

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association will tackle several issues, including governmental affairs, high volume pari-mutuel bettors, and use of furosemide on race day during its convention Jan. 12-16.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Horsemen's Group at Parx Racing Rejoins THA

The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, which represents horsemen at Parx Racing, is back under the umbrella of the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, the parties said Dec. 14.

 Wednesday, December 14, 2011
California Group Seeks to Represent Horsemen

California Group Seeks to Represent Horsemen

A group of horsemen in California has formed a new organization whose goal is to become the official representative of horsemen in the state.

 Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Gordon Again Elected Florida HBPA President

Sam Gordon has been elected to his sixth one-year term as president of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.

 Thursday, March 25, 2010

MNR HBPA Board Members Reinstated

The president and two members of the Mountaineer Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association who were suspended March 17 have been reinstated pending an April 8 court hearing.

 Wednesday, April 01, 2009
New Mexico Joins National HBPA

New Mexico Joins National HBPA

The New Mexico Horsemen's Association has been accepted as an affiliate of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.

 Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Horsemen: Don't Hold Triple Crown Races 'Hostage'

Major horsemen's groups have banded together to ask racetracks and account wagering providers to make the Triple Crown races available to all wagering services in light of a conflict that is spreading ill will as horse racing's most prominent and lucrative day approaches.

 Thursday, May 03, 2007

NTRA to Focus on Legislation, Public Relations

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association will place more emphasis on federal legislative activities and public relations, the board of directors announced after a Dec. 13 meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.

 Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Northern California Horsemen Consider Breakaway Organization

About 200 Northern California horsemen have signed a petition supporting the formation of a new trainer/owner organization to represent them in negotiations with racetrack associations and others, saying they believe their affiliation with the Thoroughbred Owners of California is no longer adequate.

 Friday, June 09, 2006

Florida Affiliate Rejoins National HBPA

The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, which negotiates contracts at Calder Race Course and Gulfstream Park, has rejoined the National HBPA after having voted to leave the fold last fall.

 Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Florida Association Votes to Leave National HBPA

The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, whose board of directors has considered leaving the National HBPA since earlier this year, made it official Nov. 11.

 Saturday, November 13, 2004

Dueling Horsemen's Groups Stall Playfair Dates Request

Two separate horsemen's groups representing Playfair Race Course appeared at a Washington Horse Racing Commission meeting on Wednesday, preventing the commission from granting any of the 40 requested racing dates to the track.

 Thursday, December 05, 2002

Kentucky HBPA Probe Ends Amid Accusations

The board of directors of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has voted to terminate its investigation of monetary transactions between Century Consultants, an organization with close ties to the Kentucky HBPA and Choctaw Racing Services.

 Tuesday, June 25, 2002