To keep Florida a strong, competitive economic force in the global horse racing industry, Sunshine State elected officials should “ . . . take all necessary actions to stop any legislative efforts to bifurcate gaming activities and live horse racing,” the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) wrote to Florida Governor Rick Scott and...Read More
With marketing resources, fan-friendly facilities and competitive opportunities for harness horsemen seemingly disappearing by the day in Florida, the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association (FSBOA) joined the NoDecoupling.com campaign this week to further solidify horsemen’s unified voice in state-level legislative issues. NoDecoupling.com comprises the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the Florida Quarter Horse...Read More
The Ocala Star-Banner published the following editorial on Sun., Oct. 25, 2015: Florida’s multi-billion-dollar horse industry is in a fight for its life — and the threat is coming straight out of Tallahassee. Big casino interests salivating over expanding into Florida and the Seminole Tribe, which already operates casinos in our state, are pushing Gov....Read More
Horsemen Asked to Contact Their Florida Legislators A contingent of Florida horsemen and their charges will be in Lexington, Kentucky next weekend to compete in the 32nd annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships on October 30-31, 2015 at Keeneland Racetrack. Overall, more than 30 graduates of Florida Thoroughbred horse racing competition at Gulfstream Park will compete in...Read More
Multiple Stakes-Winning Contenders Represent Florida in Several Breeders’ Cup Races Florida Horsemen will be well-represented next week at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships after more than 30 of its stars from the Championship Meet pre-entered to run in the 32nd Breeders’ Cup on October 30-31 at Keeneland racetrack in Kentucky. Triple Crown champion American Pharoah and...Read More
