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Horse Industry Drives Huge Economic Gains Across California
February 15, 2024Media Contact: Alexandra Lombardi, [email protected] businesses and organizations generate $11.6 Billion for California economy and over 132,000 jobs across racing, competition, recreation, equine therapy, animal-wellness sectors and more....
California Horse Power Coalition to Fund Economic Impact Study
April 4, 2023Media Contact: Stefan Friedman, [email protected] most comprehensive study of its kind produced by the American Horse Council will assess the equine industry’s significant contributions to California. LOS ANGELES, CA - California Horse Power...
CA Equine Industry Leaders and Stakeholders Launch the California Horse Power Coalition
Media Contact: Stefan Friedman, [email protected], equine industry leaders and stakeholders across California announced the launch of the California Horse Power Coalition (CHPC). The new coalition’s mission is to preserve and protect California’s vibrant...
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NTRA: Safety Takes The Lead
A message from Tom Rooney, President and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association: Welcome. We want to provide you with information, updates, and resources focused on Thoroughbred racing’s ongoing commitment to keep our athletes – both equine and human – as...
Horse whisperer: Del Mar’s Jesus Camacho is revered for his calming presence, grace under pressure
Photo Credit: The San Diego Tribune Jesus Camacho is in his 43rd year as an outrider, providing an extra level of comfort and safety for horses and jockeys during races at Del Mar DEL MAR — If you’ve been to Del Mar, you’ve seen Jesus Camacho — although you might not...
March Newsletter: California Agriculture Day, Women in Racing, and more!
We kicked off 2023 with some exciting new developments! Last fall, we announced the launch of the coalition at the California Horse Racing Board. Since then, our coalition has grown to include 15 partner organizations who have dedicated themselves to our mission to...
Blood Horse: California Storms Damage Square Peg Program
By: Tracy Gantz Published: Sunday, January 22, 2023Photo Credit: Square Peg Foundation/RC PetersRead on Blood Horse A giant sinkhole and other damage from California's recent storms have severely impacted the Square Peg Foundation, which provides second careers for...
Thoroughbred Daily News: With No Main Track Musculoskeletal Racing Fatalities in ’22, Santa Anita Continues to Make Strides on Safety
By: Bill FinleyPublished: Tuesday, January 17, 2023Read on Thoroughbred Daily News It's been some four years since Santa Anita suffered through some of the worst times in its long and otherwise glorious history, a prolonged period where horses were breaking down and...
Introducing the California Horse Power Coalition
Thank you for showing your support for the equine industry over the last few years! As an active industry stakeholder, we are pleased to introduce you to the newly formed California Horse Power Coalition. Horse racing is a popular sport among Californians – 30.5% of...
Thoroughbred Daily News: From Blazing Trails to Changing Lives
By: Jill WilliamsPublished: Thursday, December 29, 2022Photo Credit: Thoroughbred Daily NewsRead on Thoroughbred Daily News Long before Shannon Arvin made headlines as the first female president and CEO of Keeneland and Jessica Paquette was named the first female...
Blood Horse: California Horse Power Coalition Announces Launch
By: Byron KingPublished: November 22, 2022Read on Blood Horse Speaking before the California Horse Racing Board during its monthly meeting Nov. 22, representatives of California's leading industry stakeholders announced the launch of the California Horse Power...