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 AND UPDATES RELEVANT TO ALBERTA HARNESS RACING
A Message From the ASHA Board of Directors President:The current COVID 19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life in Alberta and like many other businesses, horse racing has been impacted. During the current shutdown everyone on the racing side of our business in Alberta have no money coming in from purses, trainers’ fees and drivers’ fees. Additionally, our service providers including feed suppliers, farriers, veterinary services and other racing related businesses are seeing reduced demand for goods and services as well as slower payment for services.
The Board of ASHA recently met to see what could be done to provide some assistance to horse owners, owner/trainers and trainers. The aim was to set out a plan to provide aid payment on a per horse in training basis and distribute funds to the trainer of record of the horse(s) for distribution to owners of the horse(s). This method of cash distribution is, we believe, the most efficient and fastest. The agreement ASHA has with the HRA/Alberta Gaming prevents ASHA from using funds earmarked for purses for other purposes. Therefore, our source of the assistance money will be from ASHA held funds and hopefully matching funds from Horse Racing Alberta's general account. Based on funds available and uncertainty regarding the restart of Standardbred racing in the Province the ASHA Board voted unanimously to create a per horse assistance program with a cap of $35,000 in total funding from ASHA. We have asked HRA to match this funding. The ASHA program would provide horse owners through their trainers $100 per racehorse that participated in the winter program at Century Mile. $50 will be provided to two- and three-year-olds in training. Due to a $35,000 ceiling on ASHA's share of the funding the Board voted to cap per stable (trainer) funding at $1000. As a result, there is some discrepancy between payment to owners in larger stables versus smaller stables on a per horse basis if a large stable is capped by too many horses. We wish we had enough money to provide each and every owner with the full per horse amount, but we were limited by funding, wanted to hold back some money in case the lockdown is extended and had to get money into the hands of those that are in the most need. ASHA is rolling out details of the program and will work with trainers to come up with per stable allocations on a per horse basis. If we are successful in accessing further funding from HRA the size of the program will be increased. Thank you, Bill Andrew President, ASHA
MARES BONUS OF 2020!To our valued Breeders:
Mares Bonus Cheques are ON SCHEDULE this year, set to be mailed out early FEBRUARY.
ATTENTION HORSEMEN!The world continues to be crazy in early 2021 as our Province fights through issues dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic. The ASHA Board of Directors has been monitoring and understands the hardships it has put almost all Alberta Horsemen and Women through. In this regard, we have worked to find a bit of money to provide a small amount of relief as we hopefully near the end of this second shutdown. All Trainers have been contacted and a backstretch meeting was held to explain the process. ASHA will be issuing cheques to Trainers next week based on the parameters given, and since there is a limited amount of money there was a maximum cap as to the amount of money any trainer can receive. We have also approached HRA to provide a matching amount of funds. We are optimistic about the response we will receive, but a meeting will not be held about that until towards the end of January. We do not want to wait that long before issuing cheques from ASHA so those will go out and a second cheque will get sent if we get approval from the HRA board. We hope to have updates on when and where racing will resume in the coming weeks and will do our best to keep everyone informed. Please stay safe and follow Alberta Health guidelines as best you can so not only can we get back to racing, but maybe we can get fans back at the tracks sometime this summer! Yours Truly ASHA Board of Directors LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
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Courtesy Standardbred Canada
Century Downs Stall Applications DUE
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is now accepting stall applications for the upcoming meet in Balzac, pending AHS and Provincial Government decisions to reopen racing in Alberta. We want to you to be prepared for that eventual reopening and will provide updates once we know more. In the meantime, please be ready!
>>CLICK HERE<< to open the pdf of the application DUE no later than January 25th, 2021.
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Courtesy Standardbred Canada
HRA Board Posting - Chair of the Board of Directors
Horse Racing Alberta is a private, not-for-profit organization with a mandate to govern, direct, control, regulate, market and promote the Alberta Horse Racing and Breeding Industry.
The HRA is currently accepting applications for the position of Chair of the Board of Directors. As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership to the Board on all matters relating to the HRA’s mandate and overall activities. You will foster and maintain positive relations with industry stakeholders, Government, and the media.
You must have a genuine interest in the growth and development of the Horse Racing and Breeding Industry in Alberta. Your broad-based experience includes a solid understanding of business, governance and the ability to evaluate complex information and make difficult decisions. This experience is supplemented with a proven ability to provide strategic leadership for an organization with multiple stakeholder groups.
It is essential that you have a flexible schedule that will accommodate up to 25 hours of activity per week. As a Board Chair you will receive a semi-monthly salary, per-diem honorarium for meetings and paid travel expenses, as required.
Appointments are for a three-year term with the opportunity of one additional term.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit a letter of interest and resume outlining your experience and accomplishments, no later February 5, 2021 to:
Horse Racing Alberta
Attn: Chairman - Selection Committee
720, 9707 – 110 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L9
Or fax to: 780-488-5105
email to awelch@thehorses.com
The HRA is currently accepting applications for the position of Chair of the Board of Directors. As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership to the Board on all matters relating to the HRA’s mandate and overall activities. You will foster and maintain positive relations with industry stakeholders, Government, and the media.
You must have a genuine interest in the growth and development of the Horse Racing and Breeding Industry in Alberta. Your broad-based experience includes a solid understanding of business, governance and the ability to evaluate complex information and make difficult decisions. This experience is supplemented with a proven ability to provide strategic leadership for an organization with multiple stakeholder groups.
It is essential that you have a flexible schedule that will accommodate up to 25 hours of activity per week. As a Board Chair you will receive a semi-monthly salary, per-diem honorarium for meetings and paid travel expenses, as required.
Appointments are for a three-year term with the opportunity of one additional term.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit a letter of interest and resume outlining your experience and accomplishments, no later February 5, 2021 to:
Horse Racing Alberta
Attn: Chairman - Selection Committee
720, 9707 – 110 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L9
Or fax to: 780-488-5105
email to awelch@thehorses.com
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HRA HOURS of OPERATION at CENTURY MILE RACETRACK
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 (Click to open)
PO BOX 1376,
Nisku AB
T9E 7M0
CENTURY MILE: PH. (587) 416-5455 FAX: (587) 416-5460
EMAIL: lscafe@thehorses.com
CENTURY DOWNS: PH. (587)-34977 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794
EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com
All information can be located here:
https://thehorses.com/regulatory/license-application-forms
HRA RENEWAL FORM (Click to open)
PO BOX 1376,
Nisku AB
T9E 7M0
CENTURY MILE: PH. (587) 416-5455 FAX: (587) 416-5460
EMAIL: lscafe@thehorses.com
CENTURY DOWNS: PH. (587)-34977 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794
EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com
All information can be located here:
https://thehorses.com/regulatory/license-application-forms
For a list of OTB's in Southern Alberta, click this link ...HERE
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
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHEDULE COULD CHANGE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF ASHA
2021 Race Calendar
as of December 1, 2020
2021 Stakes Schedule
Coming soon!
ASHA ACCEPTS
E-TRANSFERS
The ASHA accepts payments by
e-transfer through your online banking.
You can pay your:
Please call the ASHA office before you make a payment to assure it's a payment we can take.
We will advise at that time what the e-mail is to send the payment to.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ASHA CHARGES $50.00 for any NSF CHEQUES!
e-transfer through your online banking.
You can pay your:
- ASHA membership,
- Stallion registrations and Yearling Sale (prior to deadline)
- Yearling Sale Payments
Please call the ASHA office before you make a payment to assure it's a payment we can take.
We will advise at that time what the e-mail is to send the payment to.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ASHA CHARGES $50.00 for any NSF CHEQUES!
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