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
2022 ASHA HORSE POPULATION INITIATIVE SALEHere at last are the promised rules for bidding on those 7 spectacular new horses from the Ohio sale!
WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAYWelcome back to What's Up Wednesday hosted by James Jungquist. This week we wound up in the Nathan Sobey barn to catch up and talk a little bit about how Sobey got started in harness racing and where his career may take him next. Catch Sobey this Saturday, May 14 at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino and all the live racing action! First race goes to post at 2:15p.m. STAKE DECLARATION PAYMENTSBe advised of the following as per the ASHA Stakes Guide for the following items: 6. All declaration fees are due and MUST be received by the A.S.H.A. Horsemen’s Bookkeeper prior to the normal closing time (time of declaration) stipulated on the condition sheets. Failure to do so, could result in the horse being scratched by the HRA Board of Judges. 7. Supplemental fees, when permitted are due at time of declaration and MUST be received by the A.S.H.A. Horsemen’s Bookkeeper prior to the normal closing time (time of declaration) stipulated on the condition sheets. Failure to do so, could result in the horse being scratched by the HRA Board of Judges. Thank you everyone for your close attention to this very important matter! 2022 ASHA YEARLING SALE APPLICATIONNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! Deadline for entries is JUNE 1, 2022...
Tyler Redwood - Nine Months LaterIn July of 2021, Tyler Redwood spoke publicly about his battles with substance abuse and mental health difficulties. Tyler volunteered to speak to us again in support of the upcoming mental health day nine months after initially sharing his story. [...]
Graceful Horizon Goes Track Record In SearsOdds-on favourite Graceful Horizon blazed the Century Downs oval on Saturday (May 14) to post a track-record mile in winning the $30,000 Bev Sears Memorial.
Driver Phil Giesbrecht grabbed the lead with the [...] Gaming Expansion Approved For Track On 2The Track on 2 has received approval by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) for a gaming expansion at the Lacombe, Alta. horse racing and event facility. The Red Deer Advocate reports that the AGLC panel granted conditional approval for a Racing Entertainment Centre (REC) license at the Track on 2. The planned gaming expansion, expected to open on [...] All available courses:
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2022 Stallion Directory & Stakes Guide"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 CalendarBelow 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 Schedule2022 Race CalendarHRA HOURS and CONTACT INFOHorse 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.
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PH. (587) 349-7777 Ext: 7800 FAX: (587) 349-7794 EMAIL: bgerlitz@thehorses.com All information can be located here: HORSE RACING ALBERTA
CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK LICENSING OFFICE HOURS Starting February 1 - through June 13, 2022
Office Hours Tue / Wed / Thu / Sat: 8:30 am – 2 pm Closed Sun, Mon, Fri Starting June 14 - through July 1, 2022 Office Hours Tue / Wed / Thu / Sat / Sun: 8:30 am – 2 pm Closed Mon, Fri Starting July 2 - through November 5, 2022 Office Hours Tue / Wed / Thu / Sat: 8:30 am – 2 pm Closed Sun, Mon, Fri CENTURY MILE:
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