36/ MARCH/APRIL 2010 THE RIDER

Q.R.O.O.I: P.O. Box 31090, Westney Heights RPO, Ajax, ON L1T 3V2

Telephone: (905) 426-7050 • Fax: (905) 426-7093

Email: qrooi@hotmail.com

388 Kingston Road East, Ajax, ON L1Z 1W4

www.qrooi.com

March 1st, 2010 - This past fall the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. were represented by a few of its Board Directors at the above stated AQHA rec- ognized Racing function. During the meeting portion of the event the racing committee heard from a large number of individuals present as follows:

They were demanding answers

PRESIDENT

Bob Broadstock

18101 Cedardale Road, Nestleton, Ontario L0B 1L0

(905) 986-0044

email: bob_broadstock@hotmail.com

VICE-PRESIDENT

Erik Lehtinen

RR #2,

Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R2

(905) 852-5245

Greg Watson

785 Hwy 7A,

Bethany, ON L0A 1A0

Doug Cheetham

32 Talbot St.,

Brampton, ON L6X 2P5

(905) 796-9640

Rene Hunderup

P.O. Box 310, Station Main, King City, ON L7B 1A6

Steve Hunter

231485 County Road 24, Grand Valley, Ontario L6X 2P5

(519) 928-5209

2009 Challenge Championships at Los Alamitos, California, USA

from AQHA and the RMTC with regard to the current influx of ‘Super clen- buterol’ across North America. This drug is a concern for every jurisdiction. The RMTC reported that they have been pro- vided with a small sample of the drug and have analyzed its composition. They report that it is 97 times stronger than Ventipulmin and poses a significant risk

to the health of our racehorses. New Mexico has moved to implement a ban on clenbuterol use entirely in an attempt to stop the use of ‘Super clenbuterol’ The QROOI has been working closely with the Ontario Racing Commission and the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) on a solution for the 2010 rac- ing season.

Another hot topic from the Challenge Championships was the discussion on proposed changes to the Bank of American racing Chal- lenge program. The AQHA is work- ing on a proposal that would see stallion owners pay nomination fees based on the number of mares bred in each season. These foals would then be eligible to nominate to the challenge. This additional funding is earmarked for an additional 3 races on championship night all of which would have a $1 million dol- lar purse. The racing committee were not sure if this proposal should move forward as part of the agree- ment would mean that the challenge would not move from Los Alamitos for a minimum of 4 years. Go to www.aqharacing.com to read the complete proposal. Bob Broadstock did (as has been done for 3 years) push AQHA to select a challenge regional race to run at Ajax Downs. He stated that currently the QROOI members are not nominating to the challenge because of the fact that no regional races run in Ontario or close by. We are simply lumped in with Alberta and they currently run all of the Canadian regional chal- lenge races. He also asked that if Ontario is to be provided with a regional race that it be part of a long term commitment that would allow the Ontario breeder to begin to nominate foals.

Comments from another Board Director were: The trip to the Challenge Races was very interest-

ing and informative. The AQHA meetings were at a level I’ve not experienced here in Ontario and it was very informative to have so many top-level owners, breeders, vets, etc. all discussing issues that affect us all. The cloning issue was a hot topic and tended to have many people on the edge of their seats. More information will follow on this as more research is gathered. The veterinary report ‘the white paper’ outlined new drug rules and testing procedures – all which will have an impact on all of North America Quarter Horse racing. There are huge efforts underway to make racing clean and fair for all at all racetracks. Our president, Bob Broadstock is very well respected by all and his conscientious efforts will benefit all of us here racing Quarter Horses in Ontario. It was an eye-opener to see ‘beyond Ajax Downs’ and how other race tracks are dealing with the same issues that plague us here – both on the positive and negative side. On the positive, we are so fortunate to have a brand new track and great purse money, on the negative – we still need to grow beyond our ‘small club’ attitude and look more at the business and professionalism of rac- ing horses to be more successful. In closing, I am confident that trips such as this taken by the direc- torship of the QROOI will give us new ideas and better ways to accomplish the results that will make us even better in the future.

QROOI - Members News

The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. (QROOI) held their February 2010 Board Meeting on Wednesday February 17, 2010 at their Head Office.

er of the QROOI and thanked her for the many years of service in that position.

In attendance were Bob Broadstock – President, Erik Lehti- nen - Vice President, Directors – Steve Hunter, Rene Hunderup, Brian Farrell, Greg Watson and Doug Cheetham. Also in attendance was Greg Fernandes of the Admin- istration as recording Secretary.

Discussions included but not limit- ed to the following:

1. Briefing by President Broadstock on the matter of Slot Funding at Ajax Downs and general approach with the ORC to resolve situation. There was lengthy discussion on this very important issue.

2. Update of number of members interested in serving on Commit- tees.

3. The Board accepted the letter of resignation submitted by Helen Sweenie who has been the Treasur-

4. The Board approved that the Annual Members Meeting would be held on Saturday April 10, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ajax Ontario starting at 1:00 PM 5. Nick Coukos of Ajax Downs joined the meeting for general dis- cussion on a) number of training days during April (weather permit- ting) and Ajax Downs Race Secre- tary will issue notice b) lengthy dis- cussion of General Improvement Plan involving all areas of Ajax Downs in preparation for 2010 rac- ing season. c) some clarification needed on certain issues before Condition Book can be issued. 6. On a motion by Director Hun- derup, seconded by Director Farrell the Board unanimously approved a policy (which was already posted on the website) that supports Ajax Downs evoking Track Rule #52 subject to consultation with the QROOI prior to trespassing any licensed individual(s).

Brian Farell

C2130 - Hwy #7, RR #1, Sunderland, ON L0C 1H0

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