Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association
About the H.B.P.A. of Alberta
We represent close to 400 owners and 75 trainers in the thoroughbred racing industry in Alberta. Our primary mission is to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of horse racing in Alberta.
Recent News
2024 Purchase/Claim Incentive
September 7, 2023
Read more about the 2024 HBPA of Alberta Purchase/Claim Incentive.
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2024 HBPA Shipping Incentive
August 31, 2023
Read more about our new 2024 HBPA Shipping Incentive.
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Additional Funding Approved for 2023 Horse Incentive Programs
June 26, 2023
The HBPA of Alberta is pleased to share an update on the very successful 2023 Purchase Claim Incentive Program and the 2023 Shipping Incentive Program.
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HBPA Financial Assistance Benefit Program
June 10, 2023
The HBPA of Alberta is pleased to announce a change to the Financial Assistance Program.
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Western Canadian Triple Crown
May 9, 2023
The new Western Canadian Triple Crown in thoroughbred racing not only has a nice ring to it, there is also an awareness of companionship attached that transmits goodwill within the sport.
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2023 General Membership Meeting
April 12, 2023
The Board of the HBPA of Alberta Invites the Membership to the 2023 General Membership Meeting.
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Purse Increases for 2023
January 18, 2023
We are pleased to announce that the total purse increases for 2023!
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2023 Purchase/Claim Incentive
October 8, 2022
The HBPA of Alberta is happy to bring back the purchase/claim incentive for 2023 with a few changes to the program!
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Shipping Incentive for 2023 Season
October 8, 2022
The HBPA of Alberta Directors are thrilled to announce the following program to eligible participants!
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2023 Alberta Bred and Alberta Sired Programs
September 1, 2022
The Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Alberta are excited to announce the following programs to our eligible participants in 2023!
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New 2022 Shipping Incentive!
July 11, 2022
The HBPA of Alberta is introducing a new Shipping Incentive for the 2022 season!
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***10lb Apprentice Jockey Incentive!
June 28, 2022
The HBPA will pay minimum jockey’s mount to Owners of horses that ride a ***Apprentice!
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