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Bellocq Leaving as CEO of National HBPA

Bellocq Leaving as CEO of National HBPA

After 10 years, Remi Bellocq is leaving the National HBPA to oversee a college equine industry training program and the North American Racing Academy.

 Thursday, September 15, 2011
Survey Shows HBPAs Spent $11M on Benevolence

Survey Shows HBPAs Spent $11M on Benevolence

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is compiling the results of a survey that shows its 30 affiliates spent almost $11 million on benevolence programs last year.

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
NTRA: 'Punching Bag' or Valued Resource?

NTRA: 'Punching Bag' or Valued Resource?

As the National Thoroughbred Racing Association prepares for its June 3 board of directors meeting in New York amid a changing landscape, the organization's biggest challenge could very well be industry perception.

 Tuesday, June 01, 2010
National HBPA Acts on Rule for Mount Fees

National HBPA Acts on Rule for Mount Fees

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Executive Committee voted Dec. 6 to endorse a presentation on jockey mount fees president Joe Santanna will make Dec. 8 during the University of Arizona Symposium on Racing & Gaming.

 Sunday, December 06, 2009

High Court Shoots Down Alabama HBPA Election

The Alabama Supreme Court has affirmed a circuit court ruling that vacated a 2006 election of board members of the Alabama Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and ordered a new election.

 Thursday, September 03, 2009

HBPA Winter Convention to Precede Symposium

The 2009 National Horsemen's Benevolence and Protective Association will hold its Winter Convention in conjunction with the Symposium on Racing & Gaming at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona this year.

 Friday, July 24, 2009

'Hostile Takeover' of MNR HBPA Alleged

The president and two members of the Mountaineer Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association board of directors have been suspended in what some members are calling a "hostile takeover" of the organization.

 Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Horsemen to Talk Equine Health, Safety

Horsemen to Talk Equine Health, Safety

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association will tackle equine health and welfare issues at a two-hour forum July 18 during its summer convention in Hershey, Pa.

 Friday, June 13, 2008

Adoption of Model Rules for Trainers, Others Suggested

Officials with at least one horsemen's group believe the racing industry would be best served by implementing national model rules for licensees, including trainers.

 Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Central Kentucky-Based Equine Groups Organize Katrina Relief Effort

The National Horse Center, which is a collection of two dozen national and regional equine organizations located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., together with the park are sending out a plea for items to help the horses and horsemen who are victims of Hurricane Katrina.

 Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Do Horsemen, Tracks Know Who's Watching?

Do tracks really know who's watching? Racing continues to find new markets for its simulcast signal, but tracks and horsemen need to work together to trace where their product is sent and whether they are getting the revenues due them.

 Wednesday, October 01, 2003

Horsemen to Analyze Formation of Insurance Captive

Horsemen's representatives who have been working on national insurance issues for the horse racing industry said purchasing an insurance company doesn't appear feasible, but forming a captive might be a viable option.

 Friday, July 11, 2003

National Insurance Program to Get Serious Look

Industry representatives will gather Dec. 10 in Tucson, Ariz., to discuss a plan for a broad national health insurance program.

 Tuesday, October 15, 2002

It's Official: Bellocq Named to HBPA Position

Remi Bellocq, who has a background in racetrack marketing, has been named executive director of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association. He was one of more than 60 candidates for the position.

 Monday, July 30, 2001