250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada

Name: 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada
Address: Toronto, ON, CA
Telephone: +1 416-417-9404

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In 1665, Louis XIV directed the shipment of 21 mares and 2 stallions from the royal stables for the use of
settlers beside the St. Lawrence.

Our entire nation will be celebrating 150 years of confederation in 2017, but for Canada’s horse racing industry, 2017 represents another significant anniversary, the 250th Anniversary of our great sport in this
great land. From that time onward, horses played an important role in the
settlement and creation of our country, as a means of transportation and as work animals to clear the
land. In tim

e, the use of horses also turned to sport with records of a race meet held on what is today known
as Canadian soil, being held on July 1st, 1767….exactly 100 years before Confederation. It all started in Quebec, on the Plains of Abraham. The race was announced in the Gazette de Quebec on June 27 of
that year and reported on July 9, as follows: “The horse race for a purse of forty dollars was held on Wednesday, first of the month, on the Hill of Abraham. It was easily won by Captain Prescott’s mare Modesty, much to the discomfiture of those who, purporting to know about such things, had wagered against her and were thereby parted from their money.”

The Celebration
From that day forward horse racing has been part of the fabric of our country. From coast to coast, generation after generation, people from all walks of life have participated in and enjoyed our sport.
2017 provides a tremendous opportunity for everyone connected to horse racing to tell our story, celebrate our history and honour those who have preceded us. It is an opportunity for us to share our passion for horse racing and celebrate the presence of our sport from coast to coast. Over the past several months, the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society – National Office and Standardbred Canada have been working together to create a plan for the
celebration of the 250th Anniversary of horse racing in Canada. The Plan
The plan that will be overseen by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society – National Office and Standardbred Canada, while providing opportunities for regional
organizations, local racetracks, agricultural societies, and horse racing enthusiasts to participate, celebrating the rich heritage of horse racing over the past 250 years. There are thousands of stories
waiting to be told from all parts of the country. The 250th Anniversary provides a great opportunity to bring these stories to the attention of Canadians from all walks of life, allowing us to reach beyond our
current racing industry and enthusiasts. It also offers the opportunity for all aspects of horse racing to work together with one common message, and one common purpose.

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12/16/2017

Honoured to have the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair select the exhibition to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada as Royal Memory number 16 in their countdown.of memories from the 2017 Royal. Photo by Stacie Roberts.

#16 of the Countdown to 2018: "Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of horse racing in Canada with three thoroughbreds, four standardbreds who have raced and gone on to 2nd careers, as well as Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame members and racing industry participants whose families are lifelong exhibitors at the Royal" - Linda Rainey

12/05/2017

Horse racing fan on your shopping list?

Visit the CHRHF online gift shop for 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing Merchandise, Northern Dancer mugs and prints, Somebeachsomewhere Prints and more!
https://shop.horseracinghalloffame.com/
Order by December 15th to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas

11/29/2017

Did you miss seeing the special exhibition celebration of the 250th Anniversary of horse racing in Canada that took place at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair?

Here is the video of the entire event hosted by Dan Loiselle, featuring thoroughbreds, standardbreds, and a collection of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame members.

11/14/2017

11/13/2017

250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada celebrated at Royal Horse Show

This past Friday evening, the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing was showcased as part of the 95th Annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

Under the lights and glamour of the Royal Horse Show, an exhibition celebrating the racing industry’s milestone anniversary included a combination of video, current and retired race horses, Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame members and a special presentation to the president of the RAWF.

Three thoroughbreds and four Standardbreds completed an eight-lap commemorative mile while iconic race caller Dan Loiselle provided biographies about each horse’s race and post-race career, highlighting the versatility of the breeds and the importance of re-purposing once race careers conclude.
Post-race activities ranged from show horse careers, including the 2017 Royal, for thoroughbreds, Highland Bay, Man Cave and Maple Tints competing in Thoroughbred conformation and under saddle classes; and current road horse competitor Standardbred Rachel Lauren; pacer Spago Hall currently engaged with OHHA’s Hands On Horses/Wanna Drive program, providing opportunities for race track patrons to experience what it is like to ride behind a race horse; Calamar and Debi O’Brien-Moran, both familiar faces at tracks leading post parades; and trotter Lets Leavem who is still an active racing participant in both RUS and in harness for owner Sarah Town, including a win and new season mark at Flamboro the night following his trip to the Royal.

Riders and drivers presenting the horses included Sheena Ryan, 2014 Sovereign Award winner as Apprentice Jockey, and Ron Waples, member of both the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and the US Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
The performance concluded with introductions of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame members highlighting all aspects of the racing industry: harness driver Bill O’Donnell, jockey Sandy Hawley, builder Lou Cauz, communicators Bill Galvin and Jim Bannon, Mrs. Lenore Armstrong, wife of the late H. Charles Armstrong, representing Armstrong Brothers and Mark Samuel, representing Sam-Son Farms. CHRHF president John Stapleton, presented a certificate acknowledging the Royal’s participation in the 250th celebrations along with a special limited edition copy of the history paper on pre-confederation horse racing in Canada, commissioned as a 250th anniversary initiative by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair president Andrew McKee
Spearheaded by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, funding for the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada initiatives has been provided by: Standardbred Canada, Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, HBPA Ontario, Central Ontario Standardbred Association, Ontario Harness Horse Association, Ontario Racing, OLG, Alberta Standardbred Horse Association, Harness Racing BC, The Jockey Club as well as individual donations.

11/11/2017

Commemorative Mile finale at The Royal

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10/26/2017

250th Anniversary of Horse Racing to be featured at Royal Horse Show

Throughout 2017 events, commemorative miles and race presentations have taken place across country to celebrate Canadian horse racing’s milestone anniversary. As the year draws to a close, The 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing will be featured at Toronto’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, with a commemorative mile in the horse show ring during the Friday, November 10th evening horse show.

Participants will include horses and people representing Canadian harness and thoroughbred racing, as well as Hall of Fame members.

The exhibition mile and accompanying ceremonies will be hosted by iconic Canadian race caller Dan Loiselle.

“The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair represents the best in Canadian agriculture and equine sports. The opportunity to showcase Canada’s horse racing history and 250th Anniversary of our sport for the always enthusiastic and knowledgeable Royal Horse Show audience, promises to be a unique and exciting event”, says CHRHF president, John Stapleton.

Special discounted ticket pricing to attend the November 10th horse show is being made available to the horse racing industry. Tickets, which include admission to the Fair, as well as reserved seating at the horse show performance, can be purchased by visiting the Royal Horse Show ticket portal, selecting the Friday, November 10th evening performance. Enter promo code HR250, and click the lock icon to show available tickets at reduced prices.

In addition to the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada, the November 10th horse show performance includes the $50,000 Weston Canadian Open Show Jumping, Green Meadows Coaches, Percheron Six Horse Hitch, Welsh Pony Driving and the Canadian Road Pony Championship.

Funding for the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada initiatives has been provided by: Standardbred Canada, Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, HBPA Ontario, Central Ontario Standardbred Association, Ontario Harness Horse Association, Ontario Racing, OLG, Alberta Standardbred Horse Association, Harness Racing BC, The Jockey Club as well as individual donations.

10/12/2017

Are you attending the London Select Yearling Sale this weekend? If so, be sure to stop by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame/250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada booth to check out our merchandise, get a jump on your Christmas shopping and learn about Canada's horse racing history. See you there!

Are you interested in fractional ownership? Have a question about horse racing history or Racing Under Saddle? Looking for some new racing silks?...

10/09/2017

Kylie from The Canadian Cowgirls carried the 250th Anniversary of Horse Racing in Canada Flag, sprinting down the old Erin Fair Racetrack as part of the 15+ breed Commemorative Mile relay today at the Fair.
Two Commemorative Miles were completed by the participants of the fun filled relay which included Canadian horse, Standardbred, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Carriage horses, Arabians & more!

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