The  OBJECT of the Society shall be to encourage and ensure co-operative effort in all matters pertaining to the production and improvement of the Standardbred Horse in the Province of Alberta, and to co-operate with the Associations and Societies of other Provinces in the Dominion of Canada and States of the United States of America/or other Associations in other Countries..
The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA) was formed to represent and protect the best interests of Standardbred industry participants and bring about a closer, more understanding relationship among members, racetracks, racing associations, governing bodies and the public.
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NEWS & UPDATES for ALBERTA

ASHA

REMINDER ON WCPD/CCFP SUPPLEMENTALS...​

​                                  ATTENTION ASHA MEMBERS!!
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This  is a reminder that due to COVID19 and less revenue for 2021 ,  the Western Canada Pacing Derby and the Century Casino Filly Pace supplemental Fee is $2,500 which includes your declaration fee.

HORSE POPULATION INITIATIVE AGREEMENT
(wording revised for clarification)​

Equine Virus Outbreak at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino

  • Edmonton, Alberta - Horse Racing Alberta, Alberta Standardbred Horse Association and the Century Mile Race Office are monitoring an equine virus outbreak at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino.
    Our equine and human athletes’ safety is our top priority, and we are working closely with official and on-site veterinarians and trainers at the track and training facilities. Century Mile Racetrack and Casino Infectious Disease Protocols have been ordered and the track is closed to horses moving on or off the property. These measures are in place to ensure that our equine athletes have the most up to date health and safety management protocols.
  • All affected horses have been placed and will remain in isolation with rigorous disinfection of stalls, tack and equipment for a minimum of seven days. 
  • The isolated horses will continue to be assessed and treated by attending veterinarians.
  • Horses who were scratched on November 19, 2021, have been placed on the Vet List and will not be cleared to race until they are removed from the Vet List by the Horse Racing Alberta Commission Vet.
  • Racing has been cancelled for November 26 and 27, 2021.
  • We are cautiously optimistic that racing will resume December 3, but further delays might be necessary for the health of the horses and control of the outbreak.
    Alberta Standardbred Horse Association has recommended the following changes to the racing schedule:
    December 3, 2021: Regular race card, overnights only
    December 17, 2021: Eliminations for Western Canada Pacing Derby and Century Casinos Filly Pace
    December 18, 2021: Additional race day added to schedule
    December 31, 2021: Western Canada Pacing Derby and Century Casinos Filly Pace
    Horse Racing Alberta would like to thank all the trainers, veterinarians, staff at Century Mile and the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association for their collaboration and diligence in addressing the situation.
As posted by HRA

STALLION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ABSS#44, ​

  • ​Stallion registration is due December 31, 2021. 
  • ​The fee is $250.00.
  • For nominators that miss the December 31st deadline for registering their stallion, they may enter by paying a late fee of $500 or their advertised stud fee, whichever is greater.
  • March 1st, 2022 is the deadline for late payments.
  • No stallion is permitted to stand in the province of Alberta until the stallion is registered.
  • Inclusion in the stallion directory will NOT be guaranteed for late registrations.
  • The publication of the directory will not be delayed by late registrations.

REVISED RACE CALENDAR  as of  October 18th​

Post time at Century Mile on Friday is 6:15 pm and Saturday at 1:15 pm

New Proof of Vaccine by QR Code

The transition to vaccine records with QR codes as the only valid proof of vaccination takes effect on Nov. 15. This transition period allows Alberta Health to address any technical issues as they arise.

To complete your card, go to https://covidrecords.alberta.ca/home,
and follow the directions. Have your AB Health Care number handy, and at least one date of your vaccines. 

Horse Racing Alberta 
University of Guelph
​Courses

REGISTER FOR FIRE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS!!

Registration is now open for Equine Guelph’s course on "Fire & Emergency Preparedness" (December 6 – December 13)....read on 

Horse Behaviour & Safety Course: Starts Monday!

Why is this horse rolling in sand? Find out why in the Horse Behaviour & Safety short course. Learn horsemanship through understanding horse behavior. Pick up practical, safe horse handling skills. Last call! Starts next Monday and runs for one week, Nov 15-26. Special 15% discount offered by partners HRA and Equine Guelph. Register now at TheHorsePortal.ca/HRA 

News Stories From Standardbred Canada

Virus Outbreak Halts Alberta Racing

The live programs of harness racing scheduled for November 26 and 27 at Century Mile have been cancelled due to an equine virus outbreak that prompted more than 30 scratches for the track's opening card on Friday (Nov. 19)....read on

Bearcat Josie Upsets at Century Mile

Sent off as the longest shot on the board in Friday’s featured tilt at Century Mile, Bearcat Josi survived a first-over trip en route to taking home top honours in the featured affair....read on

Harness Racing Returning To Century Mile​

For the first time in almost a year, harness racing returns to Nisku's Century Mile on Friday, Nov. 19....read on
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Alberta Challenge of Champions ABSS SUPER FINALS

The OFFICIAL Stakes Schedule and Calendar

Below are the OFFICIAL  Stakes Schedule and Calendar respectively.
​PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHEDULE COULD CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF ASHA

2021 Race Calendar

as of October 18th, 2021

2021 Stakes Schedule

As of  May 25, 2021, with correction of Brad Gunn Breeders Stake which should have been the Moore's Mile Breeders Stake

Looking for help? Looking for work?

Announcing EquineJobTrack.ca – your source for horse industry jobs across Canada!  
​Equine Guelph launches free employment service. Employers, post your jobs here so Equine JobTrack can help serve the horse racing industry in Alberta.  ​

​HRA HOURS of OPERATION 

ATTENTION: As a reminder, in February 2020 we received notice from HRA that in lieu of WCB, everyone participating in the harness horse racing industry in Alberta MUST have their Standardbred Canada license and ASHA membership in order to have proper coverage as mandated by Century Casinos.
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is requesting that you go ONLINE to renew your license(s), as there is limited access to the backstretch.

HRA RENEWAL FORM
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CENTURY MILE:
PH. (587) 416-5455
FAX: (587) 416-5460 
EMAIL: 
​dwaddington@thehorses.com ​
Century MILE HRA hours
PO BOX 1376, 
NISKU, AB, 
T9E 7M0

​CENTURY DOWNS:
PH. (587) 349-7777 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794 
​EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com 

All information can be located here:
For a list of OTB's in Southern Alberta, click this link ...HERE

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Register at: TheHorsePortal.ca/HRA 

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