PTHA Announces Pension Plan for Philadelphia Park Trainers
Recently, I was able to announce to the general membership the details of the new pension plan for trainers based at Philadelphia Park. This new plan is made possible through Act 71, which is also known as the Racehorse Development and Gaming
DEP Letter to Parx Horsemen
Dear Horsemen, The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has determined that storm water run-off from the Philadelphia Park Racetrack stable area has the potential to pollute nearby waterways. The PADEP has issued an order to Philadelphia Park with specific requirements that will stop
Lawmakers’ Proposed $50 Million Budget Cut to Race Horse Fund Will Have Major Impact at Philadelphia Park
Horsemen will need to cut race days, reduce Pennsylvania Derby from a $1 million to $250,000 race, cut health benefits, eliminate stakes races, and reduce breeders’ awards BENSALEM, PA – The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association today detailed the numerous changes it will have
Casino Making Early Plans for Table Games
By: JAMES MCGINNIS Bucks County Courier Times Pending legislation would allow for the placement of poker, craps, roulette and other table games in the new casino as well as the racetrack grandstands. Philadelphia Park Casino might use part of its racetrack grandstands to
Kelsey Lefever Case Appalling, Retirement Group Makes a Difference
BENSALEM, PA -- Amid concerns on the state and national level about the practice of racehorse slaughter, the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (PTHA) announced today that nearly 700 horses have been safely retired through a program it implemented in May
Corbett Budget: Promises Made, Promises Broken
$72 million annual raid on Race Horse Development Fund will devastate horse racing and breeding and cost jobs in an industry that Corbett made a campaign pledge to support HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition, a statewide group representing more
PA Equine Coalition Responds to NY Times Article
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition - a statewide group representing more than 10,000 trainers, owners and breeders of the horseracing industry in Pennsylvania – today called for a series of meetings on the state level made up of
“Save Our Funding”: An Equine Coalition Video Demonstrates Importance of Racing Industry in PA
The attached video () was produced by Let's Go Racing's Bruce Casella for the PA Equine Coalition. As the members of the PTHA are aware, major cuts to the Horse Racing Development Fund would be detrimental to our industry, which
PA Horse Racing Industry Stakeholders Developing Recommendations, Action Items on Health and Safety Issues
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition continues to move forward with the development of recommendations and action items to improve the health and safety of horses, jockey and harness drivers in Pennsylvania. The coalition recently convened a meeting of key
PA Racing Applauds Legislators and Governor For Keeping Fund Mostly Intact
On June 30, Governor Tom Corbett approved the Pennsylvania State budget without diverting the earlier proposed $72 million from the Race Horse Development Fund, instead taking $5 million only to allocate to PA Fairs and the PA State Farm Products