June 19, 2013 EHV-1 Update: restrictions on Woodbine Barn 3 lifted. Horses except Barn 1 allowed to exit ORC Manager of Veterinary Services Dr. Adam Chambers announced that the restrictions on horses stabled in Woodbine’s Barn 3 are lifted.  In addition, horses NOT stabled in Barn 1 are now allowed to exit Woodbine. There have been two negative tests for EHV-1 for all horses in Barn 3 and as a result these horses may now train during normal training hours and race. While no horse…
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The OEF is saddened to learn of the passing of Dan Steeves, a prominent member of the Ontario horse racing industry.  Dan managed Woodlands Farm while working with his wife, Gail Wood, at the Hillsburgh facility. Steeves, 61, died last Saturday after suffering a heart attack the previous day. The service will take place at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 81 Trafalgar Rd., Hillsburgh. Visitation will begin one hour before the service. For additional details contact Butcher Family Funeral Home, butcherfuneralhome@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers,…
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Sue Leslie, President of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA), issued the following statement regarding the departure Paul Godfrey and the OLG Board of Directors: “Ontario’s horse racing and breeding industry has been reeling since March 2012 when the Government of Ontario announced the cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program. Our industry’s concerns were compounded by what we perceived to be process failures on the part of the OLG Board to ensure our industry had a role to play in their modernization plan….
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The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is conducting a survey that is designed to gather information with which to present an accurate picture of the personal effect the cancellation of SARP has had on the horse racing and breeding industry in Ontario. While industry participants may be aware of the devastating effects the OLG’s decision to cancel SARP has had on our once vibrant industry, OHRIA is hoping to obtain tangible figures which represent the true economic and social cost the OLG’s decisions have…
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Rod Seiling, Chair of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced today that planning and implementation of the 2013 Horse Improvement Program (HIP) is moving forward. Funding of up to $30 million will be used to develop the Standardbred and Thoroughbred components of HIP, through work that will take place in the near future consulting with stakeholders and the Advisory Groups. “The Ontario government and industry continue to work toward ensuring a future for horse racing in the province of Ontario,” said Chair Seiling. “This funding…
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