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

2021 ASHA AWARDS
CHAMPIONS OF 2020

The list of Finalists is below...​Good luck everyone!!
....and Colleen is now accepting nominations for GROOM OF THE YEAR!
   See below for the criteria.

2021 ASHA YEARLING SALE APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED!!

Even under current pandemic restrictions, we have a YEALING SALE to plan. We want your entries! There is a notable change for you to be aware of. Understanding cash may be tight, get your entries in to begin promoting along with the staff preparations needed, BY JUNE 1, 2021. Payment can be made at this time, but we will accept payment NO LATER THAN  close of business on FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 .

INPUT FROM INDUSTRY IS WANTED

As per the recent Board of Directors Meeting, the following was brought to the attention of the Board Members:

Wade Wilson of Marcomm Works is requesting input from people in the industry  for a new governance model independent of Horse Racing Alberta. 

An online Survey is available until MAY 14 .

Please click this link to be taken to the survey :

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRAGovernanceProject

For more information about this Project, go to this website:

http://marcommworks.ca/hragovernance/


REVISED STAKES PAYMENT SCHEDULE 

Below is the revised Stakes Payments schedule.
​No payments are due for Alberta until SATURDAY MAY 15th
At the ASHA Board meeting on Saturday March 27th the following dates changes to Alberta Sires Stakes Nomination and Sustaining due dates took place.
          
  1. The three year old Sustaining payment to the Alberta Sires Stakes #39 due April 15th will now be moved to due May 15th
  2. The two year old Sustaining payment to the Alberta Sires Stakes #40 due April 15th will now be due June 15th
  3. The  Yearling Nomination payment to the Alberta Sires Stakes #41 due April 15th will now be due June 15th​
  4. The two year old Sustaining payment for the Gord & Illa Rumpel #5, the Ralph Klein Memorial #6, the Century Casinos Filly Pace  #2 and the Western Canada Pacing Derby #60 (all to be raced as 3yr olds in 2022) previously due May 15th, will now be due August 15th. (Revised May 7, 2021)
STANDARDBRED CANADA has revised their payment schedule.

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As always, if you have any questions, please contact the ASHA office.

REVISED STAKES SCHEDULE 

As approved by the Board of Directors meeting May 1, 2021.

Hennessy Hopeful For Racing's Return

"We don't need a lot; we just need a little hand."...read on

May's Calendar Photographer

It’s been two years since we’ve seen one of Evelyn Sabraw’s photos featured in the Heart of Harness Racing calendar. However, for the 2021 calendar, she has once again impressed us....read on

From Horse Racing Alberta
COVID-19 Response Planning Working Group Update
The Working Group welcomed new HRA Board Chair Diana McQueen to the call this afternoon. She introduced herself to our stakeholder team and looks forward to officially joining the board tomorrow.
Horse Racing Alberta is continuing to work with the Alberta Health Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to establish protocols that would allow live racing to resume. Discussions continue to be very positive. We are confident that we can resume racing without spectators, and with enhanced safety protocols, by mid-May.
Once we receive the exemption, we will share it immediately with the race track operators and Horsemen’s associations. Opening days will be scheduled as soon as possible following the exemption confirmation.​

From Beyond The Backstretch
Beyond the Backstretch caught up with Rod Hennessy of Hennessy Stables at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino. A born and raised Albertan, Hennessy has spent his entire life in the harness racing industry and continues to find success on Alberta's racetracks!
Also on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwznDoadFyY

HRA Appoints New Board Chair

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana McQueen as Chair of the Board effective May 1, 2021....read on

NOTICE FROM CENTURY  - MASK POLICY

IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM CENTURY DOWNS BACKSTRETCH TO THE HORSEMEN
Effective immediately, all travelers from outside AB must quarantine 14 days prior to entry to either Century property in Alberta. This restriction will be in place until the casino building is allowed to re-open.
When you enter the province you need to email raceoffice@cnty.com to notify the race office of your plans
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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 December 1, 2020

2021 Stakes Schedule

as of May 1, 2021

ASHA ACCEPTS
​ E-TRANSFERS

The ASHA accepts payments by
e-transfer through your online banking.

You can pay your:
  • ASHA membership, 
  • Stallion registrations and Yearling Sale (prior to deadline)
  • Yearling Sale Payments
This is not to be confused with stakes payments to Standardbred Canada, Horse Racing Alberta, or to Colleen Haining at the racetracks/book keepers office.

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!

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.  

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HRA HOURS of OPERATION at CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK

As of April 1st, 2021

Horse Racing Alberta Century Mile Licensing Office
The office will be open Thursday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - noon
Completed license application forms will be accepted in person with CASH ONLY.​
ATTENTION: As a reminder, in February 2020 we received notice for 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.

​HORSE RACING ALBERTA LICENSING
BALZAC / CENTURY DOWNS

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


All information can be located here:
​ttps://thehorses.com/regulatory/license-application-forms
For a list of OTB's in Southern Alberta, click this link ...HERE

The Horse Portal

SPECIAL 15% DISCOUNT FOR HRA MEMBERS 

Register at: TheHorsePortal.ca/HRA 

Equine First Aid – Spring ’21

Accidents and injuries can happen at any time anywhere, for any number of reasons. This makes it essential that everyone involved with horses – grooms, trainers, riders, drivers, coaches – learn how to administer first aid and READ MORE

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THE DERBY IS OPEN!