ALBERTA STANDARDBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION
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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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NEW OFFICE CONTACTS: click HERE for details

2022 Alberta Foaled Stakes 2yr Olds 
List of Eligible Horses


ASHA Filly - Eliminations - July 30th click HERE
Century Casino Pace - Eliminations July 30th click HERE

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For a list of horses eligible click HERE

How do I declare a horse to a stake race?


WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY

 
Today, James Jungquist joins Bret Litke in What's Up Wednesday where they speak about his recent win at the Track on 2 with TRUE ANGEL, racing with “DL” in the ’80 and Bret’s future in the industry and in his life.
Come watch the races at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Friday July 15th, post time 5:15!

NOTICE FROM CPMA

​MEMORANDUM TO: 
Provincial Regulatory Bodies
Canadian Horse Racing Industry
Horsepersons Groups

 
FROM: Lisa Foss, Executive Director, Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency
 
Addition of arsenic, hydrocortisone, and mirtazapine to the Schedule of prohibited drugs in the Regulations and clarification of prohibitions regarding zilpaterol hydrochloride
 
The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has made the following changes to the Schedule to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations; Arsenic, Hydrocortisone and Mirtazapine are added to the list, and the current restriction for zilpaterol hydrochloride is broadened to include all zilpaterol preparations. 
 
Arsenic is considered a performance-altering substance with considerable gastrointestinal toxic effects. Because arsenic is naturally occurring in the environment, horse urine contains low levels of arsenic. This amendment will add arsenic to section 2 of the Schedule, and adopt the international threshold of 300ng/mL in urine to control the use of arsenic in Canadian race horses. The CPMA recommends discontinuing the use of all supplements containing arsenic at least 48 hours before a race.
 
Hydrocortisone is a potent steroidal anti-inflammatory. It is used to treat allergies and other inflammatory conditions. It will be added to section 1 of the Schedule. Synthetic hydrocortisone will be regulated through the detection of hydrocortisone esters in blood and urine.
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Mirtazapine is an antidepressant used to treat a wide range of conditions, from behavioral problems to loss of appetite in cats. The addition of this substance to section 1 of the Schedule is consistent with the current approach for other antidepressants.
 
Zilpaterol hydrochloride is currently listed in section 1 of the Schedule. This amendment will remove the word “hydrochloride”, and clarify that any zilpaterol preparation, metabolite, derivative, isomer and salt should not be present in the sample.
 
Any detection of the above drugs may result in a positive test.
The CPMA strongly recommends consulting a veterinarian on any decision to administer supplements or medications to a racehorse.
 
Testing for these drugs will begin on August 1st, 2022.
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​HORSE RACING ALBERTA

Racing Club Coordinator turns into Full-Time Ownership​

What started as an opportunity to have some fun as the manager of the Century Downs Racing Club has turned Shelley Hastey into one of Alberta’s biggest racing fans and a proud stake horse owner.
A long family history with horses
Shelley comes from a family with a history of involvement in the Alberta horse racing and breeding industry. “My Dad (Al Williams) had a reputation for being an excellent handicapper, so Northlands [...]
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        STANDARDBRED CANADA

Kelly Clobbers In Lacombe​

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Dave Kelly ruled the day at The Track on 2 Sunday (July 10) with five wins on the nine-race card, three of which came with horses from his own stable. 
Kelly began the day with a pocket-popping win behind Oultaw Tootsieroll ($8.70) before steering [...]

DIVINE ART DAZZLES IN ALBERTA DIAMOND


Alberta Stakes Payments Due July 15

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UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

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PVC an Emerging Trend for Horse Barn Construction

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​Guelph, ON July 13, 2022 - With biosecurity advantages and the huge selling point of not absorbing moisture, Dwayne Job, owner of System Equine, sees the use of PVC in horse barns as a trend that will continue to gain popularity. 

Job has been installing Polyvinyl Chloride panels in wash stalls, isolations stalls, tack rooms, feed rooms ​and ceilings for horse ​ farm
 owners who report loving the quick clean up and low maintenance. “Nothing sticks to it,” says Job. “Cattle and hog barns have been using it for just over 30 years.” 

​​In the past seven or eight years, horse owners have been learning the benefits of this easy to clean, non-porous material, with biosecurity top of mind. Communal areas, like wash stalls, are a breeze to wash down and disinfect. The material is more expensive than traditional wood but quicker and easier to install and then very low maintenance going forward with no need to stain or reseal every few years. It also will not rot making it a great alternative to the traditional wood in areas like tack rooms, feed rooms, any area where there is a sink. Job reiterates, “everyone knows there is a lot of moisture in horse barns.”  

Listen to Dwayne compare PVC to wood and chat more about its installation and applications. 
Interested in learning more about stable management and design?
Sign up for Equine Guelph’s 12-week course Management of the Equine Environment
All available courses:
SHORT COURSES - THE HORSE PORTAL
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Alberta Challenge of Champions ABSS SUPER FINALS

2022 Stallion Directory & Stakes Guide

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"I have just received the ASHA Stallion Directory and Stakes Guide and it is a commendable product for sure." - Gail Brassington

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

2022 Stakes Schedule

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2022 Race Calendar

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Updated July  2022

Looking for help or work?

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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  and CONTACT INFO 

Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) is requesting that you go ONLINE to renew your license(s), as there is limited access to the backstretch.​
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.
CENTURY DOWNS:
PH. (587) 349-7777 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794 
​EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com 

All information can be located here:
HRA LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION
HRA REGULATORY INFO
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HORSE RACING ALBERTA

CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Office closed Thursday and Sunday

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CENTURY
MILE 

RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS:
PO BOX 1376, 
NISKU, AB, 
T9E 7M0
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PH. (587) 416-5455
FAX: (587) 416-5460 
EMAIL: ​dwaddington@thehorses.com 
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List of OTB's in Southern Alberta

Want to learn more about handicapping?

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Inside Harness is a website created where the Drivers & Trainers can directly help the Harness Racing industry by  helping introduce our great sport to the next generation of handicappers. 
To Join, click the image above, or go to www.insideharness.com

Background Photo Image Courtesy Evelyn Sabraw
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  • ASHA Home Page
    • Site Map
  • About Us
    • The Board of Directors >
      • Breeders Committee
    • Contact Us (The Staff)
    • Memberships >
      • Green Shield Canada
  • Breeding Information
    • ASHA Horse Population Initiative
    • Foals
    • Mares Bonus
    • Stallions
    • Yearling Sale
  • Events
    • ASHA Awards Night
    • National Caretaker Appreciation
    • Pace Under Saddle
    • Pacing For Charity
    • Special Events
  • Racing Information
    • ASHA Horse Population Initiative
    • Classifieds
    • Conditions, Entries and Results
    • Horsemens Bookkeeper
    • Race Calendar & Upcoming Events
    • Racing Forms & Notices
    • Race Statistics
  • Stakes Information
    • ABSS Super Finals
    • Stakes Eligible
    • Stakes Guide & Schedule
    • Stakes Winners
  • Useful Links and Partners
    • 4-H Alberta Standardbred Program
    • Century Downs
    • Century Mile
    • Fun For Fans
    • Harness Horse Youth Foundation
    • Horse Racing Alberta
    • Information on... >
      • Basic Betting
      • How to become an owner
      • How to become a Trainer
      • How to become a Groom
    • Let The Sun Shine
    • Performance Standardbreds
    • Standardbred Canada
    • THE TRACK on 2
  • The Gallery
    • Audio Clips
    • Photos
    • Videos