The FHBPA is pleased to have recognized Angel Aragon as September’s Groom of the Month, Angel received his award in a winners circle presentation at Gulfstream Park. Angel, age 37, came down from the Chicago area about a year ago and joined the barn of Kenny and Cheryl Winebaugh. Kenny says that Angel oversees a...Read More
The FHBPA wishes to congratulate Trainer, and FHBPA Board Member, Ron Spatz on posting his 800th career win when his 2yo Filly “I Get It” bested the boys In last Sunday’s allowance race. Ron has amassed a record of 800-758-727 since he saddled winner #1 named Fast Change on 12/23/1982 at Calder.Read More
Each year The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association offers the opportunity to qualified, Florida licensed backstretch employees and/or their direct dependents to apply to its scholarship program. We are proud to announce 2020’s scholarship recipients: Christopher Catanese – son of trainer, Joseph Catanese is entering his sophomore year at the University of South Florida...Read More
The FHBPA is pleased to announce that Jose “Manny” Parra has been selected as the July Groom of the Month. Manny works in the barn of trainer Kathy Davey, who has succeeded her late husband Milt Wolfson. Kathy is very complimentary of Manny’s work. A native of Durango Mexico, where his family still resides, Manny...Read More
FHBPA pleased to resume the “Groom of the Month” recognitions The FHBPA presented the June Groom of the Month award to Jorge Diaz, from the barn of trainer David Brownlee. The 42 year old Diaz is a native of Guerrero Mexico, married to wife Juliana, and is the proud father of sons Richard (10) and...Read More
The Florida HBPA is pleased to announce that Kevin Scheen has been selected to become their Executive Director. Kevin replaces Billy Badgett, who has accepted an executive position with The Stronach Group. We wish to acknowledge the great job that Billy has done for the FHBPA and we look forward to continuing to work with...Read More
Milton Wolfson won 548 races as a trainer during a 30-year career. Milton Wolfson, a trainer for the past 30 years on the Florida circuit, died Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., according to Gulfstream Park. Wolfson was 87 years old. A press release from Gulfstream noted that Wolfson was “a respected horseman known for his...Read More
Attention to all Gulfstream Park horsemen and women and their workers: It’s that time of year again were the Memorial Adult Mobile Van is scheduled to start providing medical services to our Gulfstream patients. Due to prevention measures from the COVID-19, the Adult Mobile Van will NOT be going out to the community. Please know...Read More
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS, THE FHBPA OFFICE WILL BE OPEN ONLY FOR URGENT BUSINESS AND EMERGENCY BENEVOLENCE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE, BUT WE ARE TRYING TO BE AS PROACTIVE AS WE CAN IN THIS TRYING PERIOD. THANK YOURead More
The ballots have all been counted and confirmed in the FHBPA 2020 Board of Directors election. There were 2407 ballots submitted this year either thru online voting or submission of paper ballots. Those selected for three (3) year terms were: Ralph Nicks-Trainer Ronald Spatz-Trainer Chester A. Bishop-Owner Teresa C. Palmer-Owner Kathy Davey-Owner The Board will...Read More
