The Thoroughbred Industry in Alberta
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA), is a private notfor-profit corporation that was established with the Alberta Governments proclamation of the Racing Corporation Act in 1996. The HRA was established to lead a racing industry renewal and to manage industry self-regulation.
The Horsemen’s Benevelont and Protective Association of Alberta (HBPA) is one of the five Provincial Associations that form the HBPA of Canada. Anyone who becomes licensed as an owner or trainer at an “A” racetrack in Alberta is automatically a member of the Association. The HBPA is an organization to provide the horsemen with an authoritative, united voice providing representation in the conduct of racing. The H.B.P.A. serves to protect and maintain the interests of the owners, trainers, and employees who have an investment in the multi-million dollar Thoroughbred Racing industry.
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