Associations and Organizations Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society http://www.cthsont.com/ The CTHS is a membership association that aims to ensure a viable future for its members by providing assistance and representation within the thoroughbred breeding industry. Harness Tracks of America Inc. http://www.harnesstracks.com Industry member association made up of harness racetracks throughout North America Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association http://www.hbpa.org/ US and Canada-wide membership organization with over forty-thousand (40,000) owner and trainer members focused on the betterment of racing on all levels. Jockey’s Benefit Association of Canada The JBAC is an industry members association representing the interest of jockeys across Canada, promoting high standards and the best interests of horse racing. The JCC is a non-profit organization that promotes improvements to thoroughbred racing and breeding. It organizes and presents the Sovereign Awards and represents Canada at international racing conferences. National Capital Region Horsemen’s Association of Ontario NCRHA is a membership association representing the local harness horsemen and horsewomen in the negotiations of purses, racing conditions, and all matters affecting Rideau Carleton Raceway National Thoroughbred Racing Association(NTRA) http://www.ntra.com/ The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horseracing interests, including the American Quarter Horse Association, charged with increasing popularity of horse racing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The NTRA functions in a role as both the “league office” for US thoroughbred racing and the main trade association for industry that supports it. Northern Horsemen’s Association NHA is a membership association representing the local harness horsemen and horsewomen in the negotiations of purses, racing conditions, and all matters affecting Sudbury Downs Raceway. Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners http://www.oaep.info/ The Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners (OAEP) is a professional association representing equine veterinarians in the province of Ontario. Ontario College of Veterinarians http://www.cvo.org/ The College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in Ontario to protect the public interest. The CVO is not a school or university. The CVO licenses veterinarians, inspects and accredits veterinary facilities and investigates complaints against veterinarians. Ontario Harness Horse Association http://www.ohha.ca/ OHHA is a membership association representing Ontario harness horsemen and horsewomen in the negotiations of purses, racing conditions, and all matters affecting the industry as a whole, with track ownership, Standardbred Canada, the Ontario Racing Commission, and the provincial and federal governments Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) http://www.ohria.com Industry association whose mandate is to further the interests of horse racing in the province by being the driving force and champion, develop positions that are supported industry-wide, and act as the industry advocate on these positions for activities impacting the entire industry. Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario http://www.qrooi.com Industry members association for Quarter Horse Racing in Ontario. Ontario Sires Stakes http://www.ontariosiresstakes.com The Ontario Sires Stakes program was established in 1974 with the objective of promoting the breeding of standardbred horses in Ontario and to provide economic incentives to breeders to improve the quality of the Ontario sired horse. The Ontario Sires Stakes program consists of a series of races for two and three year old trotters and pacers, held at tracks across Ontario from May to November of each year. Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association http://www.standardbredbreeders.com The SBOA endeavours to maintain and improve the racing program for Ontario's breeders through representation on various committees and boards including the Ontario Sires Stakes Publicity & Promotion Committee, the Standardbred Review Committee, and the Horse Improvement Program and as the Breeders' representative on the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association Board of Directors. Standardbred Canada http://www.standardbredcanada.ca/ Standardbred Canada is an incorporated non-profit organization whose mandate is to supervise, record, store and distribute information on all registered standardbreds and to promote harness racing in Canada and beyond. United StatesTrotting Association(USTA) http://www.ustrotting.com/ The USTA is a standardbred racing industry organization with the mission of licensing owners, trainers, drivers, and officials, formulating the rules of racing and the maintenance and dissemination of racing information and records. The USTA performs all functions to serve as the registry for the standardbred breed. As such, it endeavours to ensure the integrity of harness racing, insist on the humane treatment of standardbreds and promote the sport. |
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