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An Open Letter from Chair Rod Seiling “The Framework:
A Roadmap for Racing in Ontario”
With the implementation of the Ontario Racing Program now underway, a new “province-wide” approach to horse racing is closer to reality. The Program is based on a framework that was approved by the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) in September 2010, following a 14-month long consultation with the industry. I believe that this framework will greatly improve racing in Ontario, as well as assist the Commission to meet its responsibilities, as set out in the Racing Com- mission Act.
Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association
There are many aspects of the Program to be developed, as we move to this provincial focus. The changes and refinements that are being introduced will be closely monitored over the next four to six months. Many of you likely have questions and I would encourage you to submit these to members of the Implementation and Monitoring Group (Ontari-
oRacingProgram@Ontario.ca). A Revitalized Approach to Racing
purse monies from the Slots without any regard to entertainment value. This dynamic created an unhealthy relationship and every year the Commis- sion was required to arbitrate a solution – determin- ing how much a given track would race over a sea- son.
venues meet the expectations of both customers and racing participants. This works hand-in-hand with the OLG efforts to establish benchmarks, men- tioned previously.
In broad terms, the framework’s primary objec- tive is to re-focus horse racing back to the customer and in the process, restore the sport’s hierarchy. That can be simply summed up as “… where the best horses, race against the best horses, and they do so at the best racetracks.”
A provincial approach to the setting of race conditions and to the management of purses is also key. Acting in tandem, the intent is to ensure horses are competitively classed and are racing for rela-
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I believe it is useful to review some of the his- tory and aspects of why the Program was devised. Attached to this document, I have reviewed the his- torical data on the development of the framework – from the ordering of a moratorium on reductions, to the consultation with industry, to the establishment of governing principles, which were subsequently approved by the ORC Board in January 2010. Generally speaking, a revitalized approach for racing became necessary, in part, by the unintended and unforeseen consequences emanating from the Slots at Racetrack program.
The ORC also wanted to ensure that the intend- ed benefits of the Slots at Racetrack initiative were identifiable as to meeting the stated objectives of the program for all the partners. In this regard, the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLG) has undertaken an initiative to examine how the funds flowing from the program have been invested. As a sister govern- ment agency, the ORC has been requested to co- operate and work with the OLG and the government on this accountability project.
The Framework Components
In more specific terms, the framework is com- posed of a number of initiatives. They are as follows:
• A classification of racing based on a hierarchical system of race cards and horse supply; • Synchronized race date and post time scheduling; • A purse management system to introduce a greater equity in purses;
Here is what we were seeing in some instances: On one hand, some tracks allegedly wanted to reduce live racing to bolster financial returns. On the other, it spurred demand for more races from horse people simply as a mechanism to distribute
• Balanced conditions which will result in more bal- anced competition;
• Economic oversight, accountability and re-invest- ment in live racing.
The “re-investment” component of the Ontario Racing Program means ensuring that live racing
From Our Founder
Remembering March 1977
This was our first issue as a maga- zine format. The new magazine had a name change from The Canadian Western Rider to The Canadian Rider. The reason behind our name change was that almost all Western activities included an array of English classes and events, as well as driving and heavy horses. This change enabled us to provide a much wider and diversi- fied editorial and advertising content.
We were able to get much needed revenues from the ability to sell our front cover. The first issue featured Prince’s Mesquite an Appaloosa Stal- lion and a G.E. A. R. Champion A 236. The horse was owned by Fred Thynne Appaloosas.
The Ontario Competitive Trail Riders Association, OCTRA, provided a list of events from May to Septem- ber. Membership was $3.00 individual and $7.00 for a family.
Ontario Combined Driving Association
A set of slides was developed by H.A. Willman, Cornell University, 4- H Livestock specialist. The 25 set of
slides were on judging horses on con- formation.
The incompatibility of activities in Ontario’s trails systems was one of nine issues identified by the Ontario Trails Council in an interim report pre- pared by Natural Resources minister Leo Bernier. The results were from a series of pubic hearings.
Painted Skipper, a Paint Champi- on stallion, was advertised as produc- ing 86% colour.
Margaret Reed of Beamsville offered a $2,000 Reward leading to the return of her stolen Half-Arabian horse. The reward was $1,000 for the horse and $1,000 for information lead- ing to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of the animal. Margaret worked as a nursing aid for $2.70 per hour and worked 60 hours a week to provide the reward money.
The CNE recorded the largest sur- plus in it’s history, but much of the $890,000 profit disappeared because the movable stage did not move. Attendance that year was 3,585,500.
US Congressman Al Ullman chair
of the House Ways and Means Com- mittee requested the US Customs Ser- vice to continue the suspension of import duties on horses.
Barry Ellis was responsible for the Ontario Rodeo Association news published in The Canadian Rider. One of his first reposts was on the Annual Awards banquet. Several presentation photos were included in the report, three were of Debbie MacKenzie pre- senting a trophy buckle to Elaine Thompson, in Ladies Barrel Racing, the coveted Mick Flick Memorial award to Jerry Kinsella, Mark Leggette for Jr. Steer Riding.
The Ontario Paint Horse Breeders Futurity was scheduled for September 25th at Picov’s.
The Canadian Rider devoted a full page in it’s first magazine format to the death of Ontario Quarter Horse Association President David Laidlaw, 60 a resident of Blenheim, Ontario. Dave also served Reeve of Raleigh Township.
The South East Saskatchewan Draft Horse Association held their first Draft Colt sale. Attendance was reported as in excess of 3,000.
Federal Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan announced the study of race track supervision regulations that govern the operation of Triactor and Quadactor feature betting pools.
The Ontario Quarter Horse Breed- ers Futurity advised that the deadline for registering Weanlings was March 15. The Breeders purse was $16,000.
Over 2,300 entries were reported for the 1977 Quarterama.
Dial Charge, PtHA and APHA Grand Champion 1976 CNE Stallion, owned by Pete and Laurie Van Erp, was standing at stud for $200.00
Hank’s Hired Gun was also advertised at $200.00. The stallion was a Reserve 1974 Paint Champion owned by Wayne Dixon.
The New designed Rider was pro- moting a subscription drive for $6.00 per year. A reminder was also included about the Trailering edition for April and the Barns and Stable edition for May.
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