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
