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
STALLION REGISTRATION for 2020The ASHA office is now accepting Stallion Registrations for the AB Sire Stakes #42. Those who had Stallions registered for 2019 will receive notification via surface mail.
Drive more attention to your Stallion(s)!
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TOP DRIVER FOR OCTOBER
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Congratulations to Phil Giesbrecht who is our TOP DRIVER for the month of October.
With 60 starts in October, Phil had 13 wins, 5 seconds and 5 thirds which earned him $63,157 in purse money. Well done! |
TOP TRAINER FOR OCTOBER
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Sanford Campbell is our October TRAINER OF THE MONTH!
Campbell had an exceptional month at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino with a UTRS of .400. His trainees had a total of 9 wins, 9 seconds, 4 thirds and earnings of $51,589 in purse money. Congratulations! |
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Courtesy Orianna Scheck
Shannon Crump- Caretaker of the Month for September
At sixty eight, this accomplished lady has done and seen it all. This will be Shannon’s 50th year involved with Harness racing!
Shannon was born and raised in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on the family ‘Dude Ranch’.
It all started back in 1969 at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, MB where Shannon started grooming and walking the harness horses. In 1971 she met her husband Steven and they married in 1972. The next year they both started breaking two-year olds and then in 1974 they started their own stable together. The enthusiastic young lady passed her Trainers license in 1975 and her Drivers license in 1976.
The eager couple started racing at the Manitoba and Saskatchewan race meets. In 1977, they moved here to Alberta to race for a few years. They returned to Manitoba and raced the fair meets through the 80’s. And somewhere in-between all this racing and moving Shannon and Steve had four wonderful children.
The family returned to harness racing in Alberta in 2004. They bought a farm in Standard, Alberta and have never looked back. They have been racing in Alberta ever since.
Shannon’s fondest memories are from her driving experiences. “I loved driving like I love breathing,” states Shannon. “It was a very big part of my life back then and I thoroughly enjoyed the excitement. I love competing, so having my drivers and trainers license was very exhilarating for me. Being a woman was very competitive.” “It was a big deal back then,” shares Shannon.
The family stable currently has eight horses at Century Mile. Shannon also looks after six broodmares and a stallion. “This life now is our semi-retirement and we basically do it for fun. We hope to be involved for years to come and as long as our health holds up we will stay in the game,” states Shannon.
Congratulations Shannon on your 50th year in Harness racing. We hope to see you around for many more years to come!
Shannon was born and raised in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on the family ‘Dude Ranch’.
It all started back in 1969 at Assiniboia Downs in Winnipeg, MB where Shannon started grooming and walking the harness horses. In 1971 she met her husband Steven and they married in 1972. The next year they both started breaking two-year olds and then in 1974 they started their own stable together. The enthusiastic young lady passed her Trainers license in 1975 and her Drivers license in 1976.
The eager couple started racing at the Manitoba and Saskatchewan race meets. In 1977, they moved here to Alberta to race for a few years. They returned to Manitoba and raced the fair meets through the 80’s. And somewhere in-between all this racing and moving Shannon and Steve had four wonderful children.
The family returned to harness racing in Alberta in 2004. They bought a farm in Standard, Alberta and have never looked back. They have been racing in Alberta ever since.
Shannon’s fondest memories are from her driving experiences. “I loved driving like I love breathing,” states Shannon. “It was a very big part of my life back then and I thoroughly enjoyed the excitement. I love competing, so having my drivers and trainers license was very exhilarating for me. Being a woman was very competitive.” “It was a big deal back then,” shares Shannon.
The family stable currently has eight horses at Century Mile. Shannon also looks after six broodmares and a stallion. “This life now is our semi-retirement and we basically do it for fun. We hope to be involved for years to come and as long as our health holds up we will stay in the game,” states Shannon.
Congratulations Shannon on your 50th year in Harness racing. We hope to see you around for many more years to come!
Courtesy Orianna Scheck
ALBERTA SIRE STAKES RESULTS for 2019
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND CONNECTIONS OF THE 2019 CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS ALBERTA SIRE STAKES SUPER FINALS!
2019 ABSS SUPER FINALS CONSOLATIONS:
2019 ABSS SUPER FINALS CHAMPIONS:
- Two-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Cenalta Spitfire
- Two-Yr-Old Colt/Geldings Super Final Champion - Horse
- Three-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Outlaw Allie Oops
- Three-Yr-Old Colt/Gelding Super Final Champion - Hf Thegreatpumpkin
2019 ABSS SUPER FINALS CHAMPIONS:
- Two-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Snow Shark
- Two-Yr-Old Colt/Gelding Super Final Champion - Dontpokethedragon
- Three-Yr-Old Filly Super Final Champion - Mrs Suhwiggins
- Three-Yr-Old Colt/Gelding Super Final Champion - Jewels Dragon
Clark Doubles In Alberta Super Finals
Albertan powerhouse Keith Clark swept the freshman pair of $75,000 Alberta Sires Stakes Super Finals on the championship card at Century Mile on Saturday, Nov. 2....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada
Super Finals In Edmonton Spotlight
The Alberta stakes season will reach its culmination this Saturday night (Nov. 2), when 36 of the finest two- and three-year-old pacers in the prairie province will compete in the $300,000 Alberta Sires Stakes Super Finals at Century Mile....read on
Preparing For Battle In Alberta
After a full season of racing, the best and brightest of the Alberta bred two- and three-year-old pacers will be heading to the gate this Saturday, Nov. 2 for the Alberta Sire Stakes Super Finals....read on
Courtesy Standardbred Canada
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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
**As of the Board of Directors meeting conducted on October 5, 2019, it was decided that the late closure series will be reduced to 2 legs and a final in the interest of not over racing the younger horses.**
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NEEDING ACCOMMODATIONS?
ATTENTION HORSEMEN needing accommodations near Century Downs in Balzac. Great hotel rates have been secured at Days Inn off Dwight McLellan Trail for ASHA Harness Members ONLY for daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Contact COLLEEN HAINING ONLY for further information 587-877-2540
DO NOT CALL THEIR FRONT DESK
Contact COLLEEN HAINING ONLY for further information 587-877-2540
DO NOT CALL THEIR FRONT DESK
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
© (Copyright of) the Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation
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.
___
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.
___
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
© (Copyright of) the Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation
