DECEMBER 2021 THE RIDER /23
Q.R.O.O.I.: 50 Alexander Crossing’s, Ajax, ON L0S 1T6 Telephone: (905) 426-7050 • Fax: (905) 426-7093 Email:
qrooiheadoffice@gmail.com
www.qrooi.com
PRESIDENT Bob Broadstock 18101 Cedardale Road, Nestleton, Ontario L0B 1L0 (905) 986-0044 email:
bob_broadstock@hotmail.com
VICE-PRESIDENT Chantelle Bourgeois 416-985-7046
Chantelle.Bourgeois@
t4g.com
James Bogar
JBogar@cameronsteel.com
Scott Reid
sr_training@hotmail.com
Amanda McCormack
amccormack.valmor@
gmail.com
Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. News
2021-2022 New Horse Purchase Program Update The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. are happy
chasers of racing Quarter Horses destined for Ajax Downs of up to $7500. These loans are then paid back during the 2022 racing season. If you would like an application or more in- formation please do not hesitate to contact the QROOI head office at (905) 426-7050 or
qrooiheadoffice@gmail.com.
welfare of the horse, minimize the likelihood of a positive test, and to ensure that medication is used in accordance with professional veterinary advice.
ing Commission (ORC) merged with the AGCO. Among other changes, s. 26 of HRLA states that an Inspector under this Act “may enter any place or conveyance used in the busi- ness of horse racing at any reasonable time, and for that pur-
Horse Racing Licence Act This legislation came into effect when the Ontario Rac-
sult in a positive test (including prescription medication) in these locations must be properly labelled. This means the name of the medication, the manufacturer, and the name of the AGCO-licensed prescribing veterinarian. These measures are in place to protect the health and
areas on your property, or, any place where your racehorse is stabled. Under the Rules of Racing, all medication that could re-
(AGCO) would like to remind the horse racing industry that under the provincial legislation that governs horse racing, AGCO Compliance Officials have the authority to inspect for equine medications at racetracks and training centres, and any place where racehorses are stabled. This includes, but is not limited to, all barns and stabling
Industry Notice: Reminder – AGCO can inspect racetracks, training centres, and your barn. All medications must be in labeled containers The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
to announce that there has been record demand for Horse Pur- chase Program loans to support the purchase of Quarter Horses for racing at Ajax Downs. Due to this unpreceded de- mand we must limit further applicants to a maximum of one loan per entity. It is recommended that you send in applica- tions as soon as possible. The program provides interest free loans to eligible pur-
pose may stop and detain any conveyance.”
(TB 15.09.01(f); SB 3.09.01 (f)) they “shall maintain records relating to the particulars of any medications administered to horses in their care.”
fective medication control. TB 27.20.01 and 27.20.02 and SB 8.14 require veterinarians to list specific information on the label of any drug or medication they are dispensing - such as their name and address, the name and strength of the drug, identity of the horse for which it is prescribed, and name of the trainer of the horse. These rules require that a separate container be used for each horse, regardless of the number of horses being treated with the same drug or medication, unless the container has been marked “BARN USE” and the neces- sary logs kept, in accordance with the Rules.
Further Information: Regulation and Rules
SO 2015, c 38, Sch 9 | Horse Racing Licence Act, 2015 | Can- LII
TB 15.09.01(f)
SB 3.09.01 (f) A trainer shall maintain records relating to the particulars of any medications administered to horses in their care. For the purposes of this Rule, the term medication shall mean a medication that could result in a positive test.
SB 8.10.04A veterinarian shall only examine or treat a horse, or prescribe or administer a drug, substance or medication if he or she is in compliance with the requirements of the Col- lege of Veterinarians of Ontario including, but not limited to, the Minimum Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario, as amended from time to time.
TB 27.20.01 A veterinarian who dispenses a drug or medica- tion shall label the container in which the drug or medication is dispensed with the following information: Name and strength of the drug or medication;
Veterinarians also have an important role to play in ef-
The Rules of Racing Trainers are reminded that under the Rules of Racing
Date and quantity prescribed; Name and address of the dispensing veterinarian; Name of the horse for which it is prescribed; Name of the trainer of the horse; Directions for use; and Detection limit determined in accordance with Rule 27.16.
TB 27.20.02 In the event that a drug or medication is to be dispensed to multiple horses from a single container, such container shall be marked “BARN USE”, and will be ex- empt from items (ii) and (iv) above and replaced by a log, to include the following information: Name of the horse for which it is prescribed; and Date and quantity prescribed.
SB 8.14 A veterinarian who dispenses a drug or medication shall label the container in which the drug or medication is dispensed with the following information: Name and strength of the drug or medication; Date and quantity prescribed; Name and address of the dispensing veterinarian; Name of the horse for which it is prescribed; Name of the trainer of the horse; The directions for use; and Detection limit determined in accordance with Rule 8.10.01. In the event that a drug or medication is to be dispensed to multiple horses from a single container, such container shall be marked “BARN USE”, and will be exempt from items (ii) and (iv) above and replaced by a log, to include the following information: Name of the horse for which it is prescribed; and Date and quantity prescribed.
TB 27.16.04 A veterinarian shall only examine or treat a horse, or prescribe or administer a drug, substance or med- ication if he or she is in compliance with the requirements of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario including, but not lim- ited to, the Minimum Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario, as amended from time to time.
Tyler.Durand@agco.ca or a Racing Official from the Race Day Contact List.
QROOI 2021 Awards Banquet The QROOI 2021 Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday March 5th 2022 Please contact Monique at
at the Ajax Convention Centre, 500 Beck Crescent in Ajax. Ticket costs will be $50.00 each which includes HST. Please note that you will have to show ID and proof of double vaccination. You can purchase your tickets at the QROOI Head Office or by credit card. (905) 426-7050 or by email at
qrooiheadoffice@gmail.com If you wish to book a hotel room(s) for the banquet you can receive 15% off
at Ajax Hilton Inn, 500 Beck Crescent, Ajax and Homewood Suites, 600 Beck Crescent To book a room please contact the Hilton at (905) 686-9400 or Home- wood at (866) 460-7456. Please call the hotels directly and reference the below rate code to secure the
15% off discount:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ajax (905) 686 - 5969 Client Name AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE Client ID 0003142128 Client Booking Link -
https://bit.ly/3puhMgv
Or,
Hilton Garden Inn Ajax (905) 686 - 9400 Client Name AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE Client ID 3142127 Client Booking Link -
https://bit.ly/3lDYDrD
For more information, please contact
Sean Slater
cusl8r@live.com
Ralph Pearson - 905-243-4501
ralphpearson@bellnet.ca
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47
