Letter from Louisiana HBPA President Stanley Seelig

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As president of Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association 1993, Inc. (“1993, Inc.”), I’m sending this today because of concerns I have with our workers’ compensation insurance program.  Last week, the trustees of the Horsemen’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Trust (“Insurance Trust”) voted to change the agent of record with Midlands Insurance, a wholesale broker through whom the excess insurance and out-of-state coverage is obtained.   

In connection with the renewal of the workers’ compensation program for the 2013-2014 year, the trustees recently received renewal quotes.  There are two parts to a quote.  The first part consists of the premium for the excess coverage on in-state claims and the out-of-state coverage.  The second part is the fee paid to the retail broker or agent who procures the coverage.  In the past, the fee has compensated the agent or broker for the time and effort expended in obtaining the quote and negotiating the premium to an affordable level.  

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Electronic Edition of The Horsemen's Journal's Summer 2013 Issue

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TRAO and OQHRA Create Benevolence Account for Horsemen Impacted by Oklahoma Tornado

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In a joint statement released by the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma (TRAO) and the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA), the associations announced the creation of a benevolence account for horsemen impacted by the recent storms in the state.

Following is the joint statement: Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Oklahoma following this horrific event. There are many horsemen who have been affected by this tragedy and have lost everything they own. Celestial Acres, which rents out stalls to multiple trainers, took a direct hit along with the highly publicized damage at the Orr Family Farm. Both horsemen’s organizations, along with Remington Park in Oklahoma City, are working together in coordinating relief to horsemen that have been affected by the storm.

Both offices have been encouraged by the outpouring of support and offers for help from across the country; it truly displays “horsemen helping horsemen.”

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THE BIG MUDDY: FAIR GROUNDS TURF COURSE ‘BROKEN’

The Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association is asking the Louisiana Racing Commission to conduct a review of the turf course at Fair Grounds racecourse in New Orleans, following a 2012-13 race season that saw numerous events taken off the turf and in the wake of an annual music festival that left the course a sea of mud.

Some, including former Fair Grounds owner Louie Roussel III, who had the turf course installed in 1981, have said Churchill Downs Inc. has neglected it since purchasing the track in 2004.

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Attention Members: House Bill 100 Defeated

April 20, 2013 

Louisiana HBPA Members: 

I wanted to make sure you were aware that HB100 was basically defeated yesterday in Baton Rouge thanks to the wisdom of our representatives who recognize the importance and value of our industry to Louisiana.  I am certain that this is true and the effort was successful because you and many of our friends and peers, both with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred interest, took the time and initiative to contact their representatives and have their voice heard.  It was loud and clear.  Thank you for all your help and support on this very important issue.

Stanley Seelig
President, Louisiana HBPA

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