On February 26th 2017, Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida held their charity event at Day at the Races at Gulfstream Park. An event which the Florida HBPA was a proud co-sponsor. This article is meant to provide a summary of events in words, pictures and even video. It is also to thank all of the...Read More
It’s been one year since the State decided to punt on last years’ gaming compact. But 2017 is an entirely different story. The current State Legislature has gaming locked in its sights and is serious on passing legislation. That means “decoupling” is back on the table. And the uncertainty surrounding decoupling is sure to be...Read More
Come and Join the Chaplain For a Day of Fun at Miami Seaquarium! Date: Tuesday February 28, 2017 Leaving Gulfstream: 12:00PM Transportation: First come first serve (15 maximum capacity) YOU MUST LET CHAPLAIN KNOW PRIOR TO TRIP Stop by the Chaplain’s Office or contact Cici to Register: Guillermo – (954) 709-4367 Cici – (754) 244-7658...Read More
SOFTBALL GAME!!! Everybody is invited to the Softball Game Monday February 27th 2017 Place: Baseball Field behind the Post Office near Dixie Hwy Time: 3:00PM – 6:00PM JUEGO DE SOFTBALL!!! Todos estan invitados al juego de Softball Lunes 27 de Febrero 2017 Lugar: Campo de Baseball que esta atras de la ofinina de...Read More
Horsemen, Last week, President Bill White, Executive Director Glen Berman and I made our way to Tallahassee to meet with thirteen State Senators and Representatives. The main focus of our trip was to keep our legislators updated and educated on the role of the FHBPA and the issues facing our industry. We discussed a wide...Read More
Her wobbly unsteadiness is noticeable today, but the eager 8-year-old beams with pride as she gets her very first ride on the back of her equine therapist, Fire. Horse and child move together as one, in a slow steady rhythm. The girl’s mother marvels and asks herself, how is this even possible? What many people...Read More
FHBPA election ballots have been sent out to owner and trainer members. If you do not receive a ballot please stop by the FHBPA trailer at GP with your license and ask for Iris. Last date for postmark on ballots is March 10, 2017. Online voting is also available thru March 15. Please make your...Read More
Horsemen, This past week, Executive Director Glen Berman and I participated in a teleconference call with the leadership of the FTBOA. The focus of this call was to finalize this year’s Sire Stakes and FTBOA Florida-bred funding of South Florida racing. The following was the FHBPA’s strategy. 1) FHBPA PURPOSE: To maximize the FTBOA’s financial...Read More
The Florida HBPA wrapped up a second Division Workshop Meeting on February 1st in Orlando (the first workshop was held last summer in Tallahassee), presenting recommendations to adopt and implement the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) model medication penalty guidelines. “The FHBPA wants the Industry to understand that we are a proponent of...Read More
