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 IN THE INDUSTRY

​Cali. Sires Stakes Yearling Nom Info

The California sires stakes is still accepting yearling nominations for foals of 2019....read on
​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

​Count Our Blessings

"Approximately two and a half months of racing was missed throughout much of North America, and that wasn’t easy for anyone....So I’m not saying this in a flippant way at all when I say that regardless, we should consider ourselves lucky in the grand scheme of things"....read on
​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

REMINDER TO HORSEMEN

Please be reminded that unless you carry your own adequate liability insurance, Century Group is enforcing ASHA Membership (who carry liability on your behalf!) 
  • IF YOU HAVE RENEWED and NOT YET RECEIVED A NEW MEMBERSHIP CARD, contact the ASHA Airdrie office. 
  • If you have not renewed your ASHA Membership and you are OVER 65, the additional life insurance  that ASHA carries for you in case of death, WILL BE TERMINATED JUNE 30th. These were set to expire  prior to the pandemic, but it was decided not to terminate late renewals in consideration of the situation with COVID-19

RENEWALS
Please check your old e-mail and old surface mail (sent out in November and February) for your renewal notices and send these in with the updated information (and payment) instead of completing a new membership forms. If they cannot be located, contact Michelle at the ASHA office. 

PLEASE DO NOT SEND PICTURES OF YOUR APPLICATIONS (They are very hard to read, and do not print well)

 NEW Members - Canadian and Under 65

Please complete >>>THIS <<<form 

NEW MEMBERS - Non-Canadian Residents/OVER 65

Please complete >>>THIS<<<form

SC Presents ‘The List Issue’
​Brought To You By TROT Magazine

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and Standardbred racing across North America shut down, at Standardbred Canada it was decided that due to printing and mailing issues brought on by the pandemic, TROT Magazine would not print a May issue....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

May 30th, Century Downs Paddock  
Update meeting 1:30 pm


  • We have secured funding to get us through racing this year, 2020.
  • Upon AHS approval, we will schedule qualifying racing on Saturday, June 6th.
  • It is our belief that we will start racing at Century Downs on Tuesday June 16th.
  • It is our hope that we will start racing at The Track on 2 on Sunday June 14th, there is a small chance that this start date may be sooner.
  • Doug Fenske Director, Regulatory & Supervisor of Racing has stated that all horses that raced/qualified in 2020 will be qualified to race when racing resumes, providing they race in June.
  • We will have a revised stakes calendar and race day calendar available as soon as possible, please be patient and understand that this takes a lot of work and we are working to get this done as soon as possible.
  • Racing Protocols – Each racetrack will have protocols that must be adhered to.  Everyone (essential workers only please) who are or will be on the grounds MUST print name, sign and date a protocol form.  These forms are available on the ASHA website, in the Century Downs race office.  A box has been placed by the forms in the Century Downs race office for completed forms.
  • All persons (essential workers only please) on the backstretch MUST wear a face covering (covering mouth and nose).  The only face coverings that will be permitted in the test barn, are masks.  No bandanas or scarves will be permitted in the Test barn, as per CPMA and Racing Forensics regulations. ASHA is in the process of securing some masks.
  • It is of utmost importance that we follow the protocols approved by AHS and the Alberta Government.  Remember we are under several watchful eyes, and we must go above and beyond to continue to be permitted to race.  It is imperative that we keep up with protocols and keep everyone healthy in order to continue racing.
  • Hand sanitizing stations have been set up around the barn area, please use these stations. 

RACE OFFICE BUILDING
  •  Everyone entering the building MUST enter through the race office/east door.
  • No more than one person in the building at a time (unless living in the same household).
  • All persons MUST sanitize their hands upon entering the building; a hand sanitizer station is located in the middle of the building on the north wall beside the bulletin board.
  • Standardbred Canada representatives are not working at the tracks, and Standardbred Canada has asked that you do your business remotely by phone, online, e-shop etc.
  • Bookkeeper’s office will be open as usual.  Enter through the east door; sanitize hands, no more than one person at any time (unless living in the same household).  Paperwork can be dropped through the slot in the door when the office is open, or in the locked mailbox when the office is closed.  

A Retirement Ride for the Coonfers

My favourite part is of course jogging. You just feel so alive. Everything seems to be at peace."...read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

Coggins Reminder For SC Members

Horsepeople are reminded to ensure that a horse’s Coggins test is up-to-date....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

ATTENTION ASHA MEMBERSHIP

​Dear Industry Stakeholders,
Please see the Addendum to CPMA Return to Racing Memo below. Please share with you staff and/or membership so they are aware of the memo.
If you have any questions or concerns you may contact Doug Fenkse, Director of Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing at dfenske@thehorses.com.

SC Field Reps Working Remotely

Standardbred Canada (SC) would like to notify members that in the best interests of the health and safety of our members and staff, SC Field Reps will not be working at racetracks during COVID-19....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

​Microchipping Deadline Extended

Standardbred Canada (SC) has extended the deadline for microchipping Standardbred racehorses to December 31, 2021 as a result of restrictions in place due to COVID-19....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

ATTENTION HORSEMEN!

REVISED May 24th - SIGNATURE ADDED
Below are the new procedures for racing operations during COVID-19.
Every participant will be required to sign a copy acknowledging that you understand these requirements. 

RATES AT DAYS INN FOR THE UPCOMING RACE MEET

Four Horsemen On 'Virtual Tack Room'

The Saturday evening (May 23) episode of the Virtual Tack Room featured a well-known group of Maritime participants: Darren Crowe, Mike McGuigan, Kurt Hughes and Dave Kelly....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada

CPMA Announces Retention Procedures

On Tuesday, May 19, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency advised the horse racing industry of measures that will be in place in the retention areas of racetracks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....read on
​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

​Canadian Racing's Return In Limelight

Not only is horse racing going to be the "only game in town" for a while when it returns across Canada in the coming weeks, but the very fact it is the first major sport to get back to action is making quite a splash in the mainstream media....read on
​Courtesy Standardbred Canada

2020 ASHA YEARLING SALE APPLICATION REVISED

Below is the link for the revised Yearling Sale application. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A PRINTER AND REQUIRE A FORM(S), PLEASE CONTACT THE ASHA OFFICE. COPIES CAN BE PRINTED AND MAILED TO YOU IF YOU NEED IT!
Deadline for entries is JUNE 30th, 2020​
PDF of UPDATED YEARLING SALE APPLICATION
The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association is excited to announce we are accepting applications for the 2020 ASHA Yearling Sale at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

CONSIGNORS PLEASE NOTE!

All yearlings entered in the sale MUST  have a current (within six (6) months of the sale date) negative Coggins test.  Due to Racetrack rules/procedures, any yearling arriving at (location tbd), where the 2020 sale is being held, may be turned away and not permitted access to the property.  This would result in the withdrawal of the yearling and penalties including but not limited to the Withdrawal policy may be applied.
FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE ASHA YEARLING SALE, please go to the Yearling Sale Page   (click the blue print).

2020 Charity Golf Tournament -Accepting Early Bird Entires!

It’s once again time for the annual Century Downs Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Sirocco Golf Club. 
Once again, the deserving charity is the Children's Cottage Society. A charity focused on preventing harm and neglect to all children and building strong families through support services, respite programs, and crisis nurseries. 
Please note that you have until June 22, 2020, to submit your forms in order to receive the Early Bird discount.

Click HERE for the registration form. We also have sponsorship opportunities available!  

​We hope to see you on the course!
For more information, please contact:
Amanda Horricks
Marketing Coordinator
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
260 Century Downs Drive
Rocky View County, AB T4A 0V5
p.+1 403 463-2437
m. amanda.horricks@cnty.com
web. www.cnty.com 

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For a list of OTB's in Southern Alberta, click this link ...HERE

POSTPONED EVENTS

DUE TO COVID-19, the following events are postponed until further notice.
  • The STAKES Season 
  • The 2020 ASHA Awards
  • The 2020 AGM
  • The 2020 Driving Championships

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
2020 Race Calendar -
click HERE  for the PDF
2020 Stakes Schedule

ASHA ACCEPTS
​ E-TRANSFERS

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

You can pay your:
  • Century Downs stall rent(past due accounts only),
  • ASHA membership, etc. electronically ; the payments you would normally make to the ASHA administration office.  
  • Stallion registrations and Yearling Sale (prior to deadline)
This is not to be confused with stakes payments to Standardbred Canada, or HRA, or to Colleen Haining at theracetracks/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 NSF CHEQUES!
The Horse 

Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride,
friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity?
Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined.
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He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity.
There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent;
there is nothing so quick, nothing more patient.
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England’s past has been borne on his back.
All our history is in his industry.
We are his heirs;
He is our inheritance.

Ronald Duncan
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