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AHC’s 1st Quarter Webinar to Discuss ELD Mandate


(Washington, DC)- The Ameri- can Horse Council (AHC) will host its 1st Quarter 2018 webi- nar on Monday, February 12th at 3:00 pm ET and will address the recent Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate that has caused much confusion and a lot of questions throughout the equine industry. “We have been getting


quite a few phone calls and emails with questions about the ELD Mandate and how it is going to not only affect the in- dustry, but individuals as well,” said AHC President, Julie Broadway. “We hope that hold- ing a webinar addressing the mandate would be a compli- ment to the brochures we have already put together on this issue.” The webinar will address


the details of what the ELD Mandate includes, and who is required to have an electronic logging device. We will also discuss requirements for Com- mercial Driver’s License (CDL), as well as what the AHC is doing to mitigate the ef- fects of the proposed changes on the equine industry. Both AHC members and


non-members are encouraged to attend the webinar. The webinar will also be recorded and posted on the AHC website for those that could not attend. Please register online here, and you will receive an email with login instructions two days before the webinar date.


About the American Horse Council As the national association


representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C.,


Council works daily to repre- sent equine interests and oppor- tunities. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agen- cies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related in- terests each and every day. The AHC is member sup-


ported by individuals and or- ganizations


representing


virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen’s asso- ciations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial sup- pliers and state horse councils.


the American Horse


2018 - 2019 Thoroughbred Improvement Program Approved The 2018/19 Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP), based


on the recommendations of the industry representative Thoroughbred Advisory Group and Thoroughbred Working Group, has been ap- proved by the Ontario Racing Board of Directors. The total 2018 program budget, which is largely funded by the


levy on wagering by Ontario customers, is set at $12.74 million, with total race purses and stakes supplements of $9.59 million. The $12.74 million program includes a voluntary $300,000 con-


tribution from Woodbine Entertainment Group to directly fund op- portunities to increase horse supply and additional funding of purses.


2018 HORSE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FUNDING Since 2014, HIP Revenues have included approximately $26M


in wagering levies from the Pari-Mutuel Tax Reduction (PMTR), as well as a $4 million top-up to bring each of the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Programs to the $15M level. However, due to a change in the funding mechanisms and a decline in Ontario customer wager- ing levels on both Standardbred and Thoroughbred races, the 2018 Programs have had to be adjusted to accommodate a funding decrease of approximately $2.25M per breed. Overall, the budgeted expendi- tures for the 2018/19 Thoroughbred Improvement Program will de-


Breeders Incentives and Other Programs - $2,925K Breeders Awards: $2,593K Equine Research: $25K Fort Erie Owner’s Bonus and Sales Credits: $41K Stallion Awards: $266K Program Purse Contributions - $6,358K Restricted Overnight – Woodbine: $3,721K Restricted Overnight – Fort Erie: $310K Ontario Bred Purse Bonus – Woodbine: $2,077K Ontario Bred Purse Bonus – Fort Erie: $250K Thoroughbred Stakes Supplements - $3,233K Triple Crown Series: $492K Canadian Bred Stakes: $365K Ontario Bred Restricted Stakes: $300K Yearling Sales Stakes: $478K Ontario Sire Stakes: $1,597K Administration and Marketing - $228K


New EC Para-Dressage Tests Launched for 2018


National Para-Dressage Tests currently being used for Bronze competitions and video com- petitions. Para-Dressage Walk Tests: 2018 Walk Test - Level 1 2018 Walk Test - Level 2 2018 Walk Test - Level 3


Effective Jan. 1, 2018, new Equestrian Canada Para-Dressage Tests will be used for Bronze competitions and para-dressage video competitions. The new tests will replace the previous


www. e q u e s t r i a n . c a / s p o r t / p a r a - equestrian/tests. The tests are designed to progressively


Para-Dressage Walk/Trot Tests: 2018 Walk/Trot Test - Level 1 2018 Walk/Trot Test - Level 2 2018 Walk/Trot Test - Level 3 Para-Dressage Walk/Trot/Canter Tests: 2018 Walk/Trot/Canter Test - Level 1 2018 Walk-Trot/Canter Test - Level 2 2018 Walk/Trot/Canter Test - Level 3 The new tests are available at:


develop the skills of athletes entering the competition stream. Please note that classifi- cation grades have been removed from the new para-dressage national tests, as athletes are not required to be classified to compete at Bronze competitions and are encouraged to compete at the highest level of their current riding ability to facilitate the development of effective riding skills.


Questions? Toll Free: 1-866-282-8395 x 146 , para-equestrian@equestrian.ca


cline by about 15% from the 2017/18 budget. 2018 THOROUGHBRED IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DETAILS


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