Page 3 - The Game August 2006

Your Thoroughbred Racing Community Newspaper The Game, August 2006 3
LongRun Approaches Industry for Financial Stability
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On June 27, 2006, Directors of LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society held a meeting with fifteen concerned members of the industry to discuss suggestions on how they might secure permanent long term funding.
With more than 30 retired horses currently under the care of LongRun they are finding themselves in the precarious position of running a serious deficit if permanent funding is not secured soon.
LongRun is one of the first adoption and placement programs for thoroughbred racehorses in Ontario and more than 120 retired horses have been found permanent homes since the program’s inception in 2001.
LongRun currently relies on the generosity of individual donations however while horses are waiting to find permanent residence they are placed in foster homes whose daily boarding costs ($10 to $15 per day per horse) are stretching them to the limit.
“We rely solely on fundraising and donations to keep us afloat.” said LongRun director Sue Leslie, “It’s always a guessing game from year to year how much we have. We can never budget.”
LongRun hosted it’s first annual fundraising Gala in 2005 which provided a must needed boost however the daily cost of running the program continues to mount.
LongRun stated that they aim to own their own property in the future which would eliminate the boarding fees while horses are waiting to be placed in permanent homes. However to achieve that goal they will need steady source of funding as well as donations.
During the meeting there were many great suggestions on how to raise money short-term however it was agreed that long term sta-
bility would mean that funding must come
from all areas of the industry including owners, breeders and the racetracks. Funding should be collective from all areas of the industry.
Much progress has been made since the meeting and it now looks as though there is a light at the end of the tunnel for LongRun. However they are still awaiting confirmation and final commitments from all areas of the industry.
In the meantime, Woodbine Entertainment Group, in an effort to generate short-term cash flow, designated July 15 as LongRun Day at the Races. The track allocated the money it would take in from the Dance Smartly Stakes to LongRun in the form of a donation. They
also had a draw for a mounted and framed complete jockey card collection. The HBPA donated 2000 t- shirts which were given away with a donation to LongRun. Woodbine jockeys were also on hand to sign their jockey cards for a donation to the cause. All in, the day raised more than $22,000 for LongRun.
The responsibility of looking after the horses when they retire should be everyone’s concern. The industry as a whole needs to step-up collectively to make sure that there will always be a LongRun program to provide the horses with a caring and happy retirement after the racetrack.
For more information on LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society and the horses that are currently looking for a permanent home, visit their website at www.longrunretirement.com or call 416-675-3993, ext. 3440
Meeting Attendees:
Vicki Pappas - LongRun Director
Stacey Krembil - LongRun Co-Chair
Christine DiCecco - LongRun
Sue Leslie - LongRun/HBPA/Director
Ralph Biamonte - HBPA of Ontario Director
Jane Holmes - Woodbine Entertainment Group Meredith Vlitas - Woodbine Entertainment Group Wendy Hoogeveen - Ontario Racing Commission Ray Sabourin - Jockeys’ Benefit Assoc. of Canada Stacie Roberts - The Game
Bridget Bimm - Jockey Club of Canada
Daryl Wells Jr. - Fort Erie Race Track
Nick Coukos - Exec. Director of the HBPA of Ont. Dianne Denby - International Thoroughbred Digest Julie Coulter - CTHS (Ontario Division
The HBPA of Ontario is once again holding their election for Board of Directors to determine who will navigate horsemen’s issues for the next three year term.
All eligible HBPA of Ontario members will receive a ballot which includes the names of the candidates who have been nom- inated to run for the board. Ballots must be returned to the HBPA of Ontario administrative office post-marked no later than September 5 to be counted.
A profile of each of the election nominees are included on pages 23 through 25 in this month’s edition of The Game.
The results of the election will formally be announced at the HBPA of Ontario’s Annual General Meeting on September 28.
This is your opportunity to make sure the right individuals are chosen to represent you and the issues facing today’s horsemen in Ontario.
If you did not receive a ballot or if you have any questions con- tact Nick Coukos, HBPA Executive Director and Secretary Treasurer at 416-747-5252 or email ncoukos@hbpa.on.ca
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