News May 2010
Toronto, ON ---The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame today announced its 2010 inductees including six horses and four people. Read the entire media release 2010 Inductees Into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. (Posted May 18, 2010)

The Cochrane Eagle - May 12, 2010 - A man facing charges under Alberta’s Animal Protection Act will be in Cochrane Provincial Court on June 11 after his case was adjourned on May 7. Robert Lorne Craig, 50, is accused of allowing animals to be in distress and failing to provide adequate food and care after the Alberta SPCA seized 33 horses from the Springbank area on Jan. 5. The horses, which showed signs of malnutrition and some of which also had medical conditions, have since been auctioned off. Lorne was charged under Alberta's Animal Protection Act.

Two 20-person Election Committees will declare the winners in the respective categories and the 2010 inductees for the Hall of Fame will be announced on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. 
The 2010 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner will be held on Thursday, August 19 at the Mississauga Convention Centre.  This year's guest speaker is the talented comedian and writer, Tim Steeves. For tickets or more information contact 2010 Event Co-ordinator, Stacie Roberts at sroberts@horseracinghalloffame.com or call 416-230-5190. 

For more information on the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame visit www.horseracinghalloffame.com (Posted May 5, 2010)


The Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association (TOBA) has announced a new award to be presented at the TOBA National Awards Dinner. The award, sponsored by Rood and Riddle will be presented to the top Thoroughbred sport horse of 2009.  The United States Equestrian Federation will track points for Thoroughbreds in various competition disciplines and then a selection committee consisting of Michael Matz, George Morris, Mark Phillips, Patty Heuckeroth and Hilda Gurney will select the National Sport Horse of the Year. This award highlights the success Thoroughbreds can obtain in careers other than racing. 

Read the press release: New awards will spotlight successful second career potential of Thoroughbred horses.  

For further information, visit www.toba.org or www.thoroughbredcharities.org (Updated May 5, 2010)