The Horses Podcast #9 Show Notes
The Horse Racing Alberta Backstretch Foundation does tremendous work behind the scenes, reaching out to anyone on the backstretch who needs a helping hand.
On this edition of the podcast, Julie Brewster, Manager of Backstretch Development, gives us an inside look at how the Foundation:
The Horse Racing Alberta Backstretch Foundation does tremendous work behind the scenes, reaching out to anyone on the backstretch who needs a helping hand.
On this edition of the podcast, Julie Brewster, Manager of Backstretch Development, gives us an inside look at how the Foundation:
- helps all horsepeople with all breeds in the province
- relies on volunteers in addition to fundraisers
- is preparing for the Canadian Derby Golf Tournament
The Horses Podcast #3 Show Notes
In this edition of the podcast, Dawn Lupul interviews the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, Kent Verlik, about the Breed Incentive Program and how it continues to grow.
The topics include:
How the funds have increased
What is in store for the future
Optimism for continued growth
In this edition of the podcast, Dawn Lupul interviews the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, Kent Verlik, about the Breed Incentive Program and how it continues to grow.
The topics include:
How the funds have increased
What is in store for the future
Optimism for continued growth
IF you missed Episode 2
The Horses Podcast #2 Show Notes
In this episode, Dawn Lupul talks with Mike Vanin, Fred Gillis, and Dale Zukowski about some of the challenges and successes from the 2022 horse racing seasons for Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter Horses.
The discussions include:
Getting back to normal after the challenges of the pandemic
New programs and opportunities for 2023
- Some of the things they are proud about on behalf of their associations
This is your opportunity to hear from the industry leaders themselves and to stay informed of what’s to come in 2023!
The Horses Podcast #2 Show Notes
In this episode, Dawn Lupul talks with Mike Vanin, Fred Gillis, and Dale Zukowski about some of the challenges and successes from the 2022 horse racing seasons for Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter Horses.
The discussions include:
Getting back to normal after the challenges of the pandemic
New programs and opportunities for 2023
- Some of the things they are proud about on behalf of their associations
This is your opportunity to hear from the industry leaders themselves and to stay informed of what’s to come in 2023!
| episode-02-the-horses-with-dawn-lupul-2022-12-15.mp3 |
And if you missed Episode 1
The Horses Podcast #1 Show Notes
In this episode, Kent Verlik, the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, describes some of the challenges HRA faced in the year leading up to the pandemic and what extraordinary steps were taken to ensure that horse racing could continue to thrive in Alberta.
He also covers:
the funding agreement with the Alberta government and the slot revenue claw-back to 50%
the cessation of holdbacks from racetrack operators
the addition of Track on Two as a racing entertainment centre
the rules of racing, where they can be found, and the rule change process
the 5-year agreements with the racing associations and racetrack operators
purse increases and the pursuit of further revenue streams in the province
This is your opportunity to hear from the CEO himself and to be informed as you plan your business strategies in 2023!
The Horses Podcast #1 Show Notes
In this episode, Kent Verlik, the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta, describes some of the challenges HRA faced in the year leading up to the pandemic and what extraordinary steps were taken to ensure that horse racing could continue to thrive in Alberta.
He also covers:
the funding agreement with the Alberta government and the slot revenue claw-back to 50%
the cessation of holdbacks from racetrack operators
the addition of Track on Two as a racing entertainment centre
the rules of racing, where they can be found, and the rule change process
the 5-year agreements with the racing associations and racetrack operators
purse increases and the pursuit of further revenue streams in the province
This is your opportunity to hear from the CEO himself and to be informed as you plan your business strategies in 2023!
| episode-01-the-horses-with-dawn-lupul-2022-11-07.mp3 |
