HBPA UPDATE

MONTHLY DRAW FOR TRAINERS – AUGUST WINNER

Last month the HBPA drew the winner for the 2 x $500 gift card to be used at a tack shop of

their choice. Congratulations to trainer’s Roy Agostino and Ken Albu on being August’s

winners.

For those Trainers who have already entered, your information will be carried forward to next

months draw. For those Trainers who have still not entered, you must contact your HBPA

track office and provide them with your name, number and AGCO license.

NEW RADIO INTERVIEW: FAIRNESS TO FARMERS

Section 31 of the Income Tax Act is holding Canadian farm families back - and Ontario

Racing’s Executive Director Gordon Thain lays out exactly why in his recent interview on

Ponies 24/7 The Radio Magazine.

Listen here: Gordon Thain on Section 31

In this conversation, Gordon explains how Section 31 unfairly limits farmers, what’s at stake

for the future of Canadian agriculture, and why urgent change is needed. But listening is just

the first step. We need your help to make sure Ottawa hears us loud and clear.

Take action now: Send a letter to your MP calling for the repeal of Section 31. Every letter

makes a difference. Together, we can level the playing field for farm families across the

country. Thank you for standing with us in the fight for Fairness for Farmers.

CHAPLAINCY ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The HBPA Board of Directors is pleased to support the Racetrack Chaplaincy’s Annual Golf

Tournament on Monday September 29th

. AGCO licensed Trainers, Assistant Trainers,

Exercise Riders, Grooms and Hotwalkers who are interested in playing in the are encouraged

to participate in a draw. Contact Corinne at 416-675-3802 to enter.

HBPA NOTICES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. TAKE NOTICE that an Annual General Meeting of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective

Association of Ontario (hereinafter referred to as the “Association” will be held virtually via

Zoom on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 11:00am for the following purpose:

To approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Sept 28th, 2025;

To receive the report of the auditors for the year ending March 31st, 2025; and the

pension plan for the year ending December 31st, 2024;

To appoint the auditors for the Corporation;

To approve required provincial by-law changes;

To report on the activities of the Association;

DATED at the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEMBERS ONLY - RSVP IS MANDATORY BY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2025

ONE MORE TIME! HBPA PRESENTS: NIGHT AT THE BALL GAME

The HBPA will be holding a draw for tickets to see the Toronto Blue Jays vs. the Boston

Red Sox on Tuesday September 23rd, which also happens to be Loonie Hot Dog night!

Trainers, Assistant Trainers, Exercise Riders, Grooms and Hotwalkers at both

racetracks are encouraged to enter. To enter contact Corinne at 416-675-3802.

Winners will be drawn on Thursday September 18th