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HBPAOntario
www.hbpa.on.ca
HBPA Ontario Administration Office:: 135 Queen’s Plate Drive, Suite 370 Toronto, Ontario, M9W 6V1 • 416-747-5252
There is Racing at Fort Erie Race Track in 2009!
We have all endured a frustrating, emotional, and challenging time again in Fort Erie. Although there will be racing in 2009 at Fort Erie Race Track there is still much more to be done to nd a permanent solution for our Race Track.
The HBPA will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the future of racing in Fort Erie, but we need your help.
We must provide the gambling public with the best possible product we can. The best way to do that is by having full elds and the full support of horsemen throughout the Province.
Larger elds generate more betting, more betting feeds the purse account and racetrack operations. We need to show the Province, the Town and any possible investors that we have the ability to put on a show that is worthy of investment.
Owners, Trainers, Friends, Family and Industry Acquaintances are encouraged to participate at Fort Erie Race Track in 2009.
Please get your stall applications in as quickly as possible so we can assess our horse population.
The future of the Race Track depends on it.
Finally, thank you horsepeople for the phone calls, emails, and messages that meant so much on days when the future looked bleak.
- Sue Leslie, President
Fort Erie Race Track Training Schedule
HaveYourVoiceHeard&StayInformed
Opening Day for live thoroughbred racing at Fort Erie is Saturday, May 2.
Trainer & Assistant Trainer Testing 2009
Applications for Trainer and Assistant Trainer testing will be available at the track of ce in February 2009. PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be submitted three weeks prior to the test dates. Only complete applications will be accepted.
HBPA Trainer and Assistant Trainer Testing Schedule 2009: April 22, 2009 - Both Woodbine & Fort Erie Racetracks
May 27, 2009 - Both Woodbine and Fort Erie Racetracks
July 8, 2009 - Both Woodbine and Fort Erie Racetracks September 23, 2009 - Both Woodbine and Fort Erie Racetracks For more information contact the HBPA Backstretch Of ce,
416-675-3802.
HBPAAdmin&BackstretchOfficeHours
The Woodbine HBPA backstretch of ce is now open Monday 7 days a week with the following hours:
Mondays 8:30am - 12:30pm, Tuesdays - Saturdays 7am - 3pm, and Sundays 7am - 2pm.
The Fort Erie HBPA backstretch of ce is now open Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm and will be open 7 days a week beginning May 2, 2009.
The HBPA Administrative Of ce is open regular business hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
All HBPA of ces will be closed on all statutory holidays.
ChangestoForeignWorkerProgram
As of January 1, 2009, new criteria was introduced that will effect all applications for Foreign Workers (whether it be for a new application, extension of an existing permit, or a change of employer).
Employers must now advertise the position (grooms and exercise riders) on the National Job Bank (www.jobbank.gc.ca) for a period of two weeks prior to submitting any application to the HRSDC.
The advertisement must state the company’s name, address and wages.
IF the employer receives any calls during this two week period they must take down the applicants name and phone number and reasons why they do not qualify for the job.
The employer must print off a copy of the ad as well and submit this along with the regular HRSDC application at the end of the two week period.
If you have any questions please contact the HBPA track of ce at 416-675-3802
Training began March 23 with the main track open 10am to 1pm thru to April 4.
Sunday, April 5 the main track will be open from 7am to 11am with a harrow break at 8:45am.
Effective Saturday, May 2, the training hours will be 6am to 10am on racing days and 10:30am on non-racing days with a harrow break at 8am.
Gate training will begin on Sunday, April 12.
The Ontario Racing Commission Fort Erie Of ce will be open for licensing Friday through Tuesday beginning Friday, April 17.
2009SkillsCourses
Applications for the following courses are now available at the HBPA backstretch of ces:
Practical Horsemanship/Barn Management
This class is hands-on and teaches the student proper handling, safety procedures, tacking, bandaging and race preparation.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse
Topics covered include basic conformation, anatomy, equine systems and their functions, therapies, shoeing, nutrition, leg problems and lameness.
This course will cover Rules and Regulations established by the ORC, WEG, Nordic and the HBPA. Also the CPMA schedule of drugs, drug testing procedures, ethics and legal issues, race of ce and business administrations.
Thoroughbred Racing Business Course
For more information contact your HBPA Backstretch of ces.
2009 is an election year for the Board of Directors of the Ontario HBPA. All Owners and Trainers and current HBPA Members can stay informed and be eligible to vote by providing the HBPA with your name, address and email address (if applicable).
This is necessary for us to be able to provide you with up to the minute facts on what is happening with the HBPA of Ontario, Woodbine and Fort Erie, and all North American Racetracks.
We ask that you email us at: general@hbpa.on.caand provide us with your Full name, address and telephone number.
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