By Phil Combest, FHBPA President Some people out there would like to see Florida Horse Racing hang up our tack. It’s TIME to show these special interests that Horsemen are NOT going to take it! Horsemen–We MUST take an active role in the future of our industry. If you do business–ANY horse business–in...Read More
By G. Herb Sheheane, FHBPA Lobbyist September 23, 2013 Statewide, racehorse owners, trainers and breeders—watched closely today, September 23, 2013, as the Florida Senate Gaming Committee held its first interim meeting of the 2013-2014 Legislative Session in Tallahassee. “Horsemen were pleased to hear today that the Senate has acknowledged the substantial contribution...Read More
G. Herb Sheheane, FHBPA Lobbyist The Florida Senate Gaming Committee held its first meeting of the 2014 Legislative Session on September 23, 2013. Legislators discussed the Spectrum Gaming Survey, the goal of which is to provide information that will guide them in making laws and policy decisions about Florida’s future pari-mutuel and gaming market. ...Read More
Kathy Davey, Secretary Present: Calder – John Marshall, Sean Perl, Dr. Helena Carroll FHBPA – Kent Stirling, Phil Combest, Barry Rose, Bill White, Gene Stevens, Ron Pellegrini, Phil Arnold, and Kathy Davey. A new slate of races will be developed for Calder on November 9, to replace the Florida Millions series. Calder will...Read More
September 12, 2013 Have you completed your Florida Horsemen’s Survey yet? If you’ve ever wondered how to be involved in the future of Florida racing, that time is NOW! Your help is urgently needed! Copy this link to go directly to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/FLRacingImpact OR visit www.FTBOA.com to download a printable...Read More