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Indiana HBPA Clarifies Release From Coalition

The Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said it was part of a discussion to assist racetracks by surrendering a portion of horsemen's revenue from slot machines but isn't a member of the coalition that issued a June 16 release to that effect.

 Thursday, June 18, 2009

Indiana Horsemen Give Tracks Some Slots Money

Four horsemen's and breeders' organizations in Indiana said June 16 they will, over a three-year period, give racetracks a share of their revenue from slot machines to help stabilize the tracks.

 Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Indiana to Regulate Steroids; Questions Raised

Indiana has become the first state to adopt model rules for regulating use of anabolic steroids in racehorses, but horsemen and others believe the move could be premature.

 Sunday, September 30, 2007

Indiana HBPA Conducting Special Election for All Seats

The Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is conducting a special election to fill the office of president and each of 10 board seats. The election comes in response to dissention among the membership after four elected officials were removed last November for allegedly violating the organization's bylaws.

 Monday, October 30, 2006

Indiana Adopts Rules for Raceday Security Crackdown

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has adopted 21 emergency regulations that make up a sweeping integrity initiative for horse racing in the state.

 Thursday, March 09, 2006

Indiana HBPA Dispute Could Be Far From Over

Three ousted members of the Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association board of directors won a small battle Jan. 24 when the National HBPA executive committee ruled in their favor and recommended a new election. However, it appears the war between two Indiana HBPA factions is far from over.

 Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Indiana Backstretch Integrity Plan is Reviewed

A program designed to increase security at racetracks is being offered for public comment and could be approved by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission in March.

 Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Removed Indiana HBPA Board Members Appeal to National

A dispute over an e-mail and alleged flyer posted at a southern Indiana training center has resulted in the dismissal of recently elected Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association president Jim Riddle and three board members. They have appealed the matter to the National HBPA.

 Thursday, December 29, 2005

Indiana to Study Impact of Kentucky Signal on State

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission April 21 called for an economic impact study on the impact of having--or not having--Kentucky signals available at the state's racetracks and off-track betting parlors.

 Thursday, April 22, 2004

Chairman of Indiana Racing/Breeding Coalition Resigns

Thoroughbred owner/breeder Ed Martin Jr., who helped develop the Indiana-bred program before Hoosier Park opened in the mid-1990s, has resigned as chairman of the Indiana Horse Racing and Breeding Coalition.

 Wednesday, October 01, 2003