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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:54:01 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/"><rss:title>Main Page</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-10T06:54:01Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2010/2/25/general-membership-hbpa-board-meeting.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/12/4/updated-12-15-09.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/27/cumulative-supplement-to-bylaws.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/13/stakes-schedules-and-news-releases.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/5/letter-to-horsemen-from-bennett-e-powell.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/new-workers-comp-forms-online.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/workers-comp-insurance-renewal-information.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/workers-comp-insurance-information.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/12/a-very-important-message-from-the-american-horse-council.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/4/15/news-release-from-the-groom-elite-program.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2010/2/25/general-membership-hbpa-board-meeting.html"><rss:title>General Membership &amp; HBPA Board Meeting</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2010/2/25/general-membership-hbpa-board-meeting.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-25T20:26:23Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tuesday March 9, 2010<br />10:30am&nbsp;<br /><br />Fair Grounds RaceTrack &amp; Slots<br />Black &amp; Gold Room&nbsp;</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">*You Must Be Licensed By LSRC To Attend<br />*Badges Will Be Checked At The Door&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">All Issues and Concerns will be addressed. We welcome your valued input as always!&nbsp;</span></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;">Sean Alfortish<br />HBPA President</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 140%;"><a href="http://lahbpa.org/storage/General%20Membership%20Meeting%20Agenda%20%20Mar%209%202010.pdf">Click here to download a copy of the agenda</a></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/12/4/updated-12-15-09.html"><rss:title>Updated 12-15-09</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/12/4/updated-12-15-09.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-04T21:26:23Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">General Membership Meeting</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">December 21, 2009</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">10:00AM</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">In the Lookout Restaurant</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 110%;">Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino, Vinton LA</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 110%;"><a style="font-size: 120%;" href="http://lahbpa.org/storage/General Member Meeting Agenda - 122109.Final.pdf"><span style="font-size: 120%;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-size: 120%;"> to download a copy of the agenda.</span></span></p>
<h4><span style="font-size: 120%;">Note: Must be licensed HBPA member in good standing to attend, license checked at the door</span>.</h4>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/27/cumulative-supplement-to-bylaws.html"><rss:title>Cumulative Supplement to Bylaws</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/27/cumulative-supplement-to-bylaws.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-27T19:31:57Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">The cumulative supplement to the bylaws adopted at the August 11, 2009 Board of Directors meeting is available online.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://lahbpa.org/downloads/meeting-files/Cumulative%20Supplement%20to%20Bylaws%20adopted%20at%20Aug%2011%202009%20BOD%20meeting.doc">Click here to download</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/13/stakes-schedules-and-news-releases.html"><rss:title>Stakes Schedules and News Releases</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/13/stakes-schedules-and-news-releases.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-13T19:34:56Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Delta Downs adds two big races to stakes schedule</span></p>
<p><a href="http://lahbpa.org/storage/DELTA DOWNS ADDS TWO BIG RACES.pdf">Click to download the full article</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">This years premier stepping stone to the Kentucky Derby is the Louisiana Derby now set for March 27, 2009</span></p>
<p><a href="http://lahbpa.org/storage/LouisianaDerbyFlyer.pdf">Click to download the full article</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Fair Grounds Stakes Schedule</span></p>
<p><a href="http://lahbpa.org/storage/FG Stakes Schedule 2009 - 2010.pdf">Click to download</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Delta Downs Stakes Schedule</span></p>
<p><a href="http://lahbpa.org/storage/DD Stakes Schedule 2009 - 2010.pdf">Click to download</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/5/letter-to-horsemen-from-bennett-e-powell.html"><rss:title>Letter to Horsemen from Bennett E. Powell</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/8/5/letter-to-horsemen-from-bennett-e-powell.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-05T15:09:38Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">Click to Enlarge</span></strong> <br /><em style="font-size: 80%;">(if you have a pop-up blocker, be sure to allow the image to appear)</em><br /><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2FPowellLetter.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1249485106432',721,717);"><img src="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/storage/thumbnails/3426459-3774359-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1249485106435" alt="" /></a></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/new-workers-comp-forms-online.html"><rss:title>New Worker's Comp Forms Online</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/new-workers-comp-forms-online.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-26T15:16:19Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Workers Comp</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The latest revisions of the Worker's Comp applications and supporting documents are now online.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/Full%20WC%20Application%2009-10.pdf">Worker's Comp 2009-10 Application</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/Protocol%20Book%2009-10.pdf">Worker's Comp 2009-10 Protocol Book</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/Renawal%20Only%20Application.pdf">Worker's Comp 2009-10 Renewal Only Application</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/Participation%20and%20Explanation%20%20Disclosures.pdf">Worker's Comp Participation and Explanation and Disclosures</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/2nd%20Injury%20and%20Substance%20Abuse%20Policy_English.pdf">2nd Injury and Substance Abuse Policy (English)</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/2nd%20Injury%20and%20Substance%20Abuse%20Policy_Spanish.pdf">2nd Injury and Substance Abuse Policy (Spanish)</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Most of these documents are also available on all pages of the website on the right hand side under the <strong>Important Downloads</strong> header. You can also find these downloads and more under the Resources/Downloads section of the website.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/workers-comp-insurance-renewal-information.html"><rss:title>Worker’s Comp Insurance Renewal Information</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/workers-comp-insurance-renewal-information.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-26T14:25:52Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Workers Comp</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Downloadable Flyer of this information, <a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/WC%20Grace_Period_Flyer%202009.pdf">click here</a>.</p>
<p>Due to delays caused by the consideration of a recently received proposal, a grace period for completing your Renewal Application will be extended until July 31, 2009 <span style="text-decoration: underline;">only if</span>;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Your 2008-09 account is in good standing</strong></li>
<li><strong>Your Employee files are current</strong></li>
<li><strong>You are in good standing with your field representative.</strong></li>
</ul>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/workers-comp-insurance-information.html"><rss:title>Worker’s Comp. Insurance Information</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/26/workers-comp-insurance-information.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-26T14:07:32Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Workers Comp</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Downloadable Flyer of this information, <a href="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/downloads/workers-compensation/WC%20Dual%20Licenses%20Aflac%2009.pdf">click here</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/storage/RectangleLogo-GifSmall.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1246026194906" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Individuals who hold either an Owner or Trainer license or a dual license with Owner or Trainer/Exercise Rider or Groom etc. YOU ARE NOT eligible for coverage under our Worker&rsquo;s Compensation Insurance.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We Do Have Affordable Accidental Insurance Alternatives for you! Ask about our accidental policy for just $28.20 per month.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://lahbpa.squarespace.com/storage/Aflac-Logo.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1246026293039" alt="" /></span></span>Call our Local HBPA &ldquo;Aflac&rdquo; Agent</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&ldquo;Chad Arnaud&rdquo; at 337-349-5820</p>
<p>Chad Arnaud and the Aflac team are ready and eager to service the horsemen of Louisiana to meet all your individual and family needs. Chad&rsquo;s family breeds, raises, and race thoroughbreds in the Lafayette area.His knowledge of our industry makes him a perfect fit to service our horsemen.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/12/a-very-important-message-from-the-american-horse-council.html"><rss:title>A very Important message from the American Horse Council</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/6/12/a-very-important-message-from-the-american-horse-council.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-12T15:25:28Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12pt" align="center"><strong><span style="COLOR: maroon; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">WASHINGTON UPDATE</span></strong></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12pt"><strong></strong>To: AHC Organizations</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN-RIGHT: 12pt">Date: June 11, 2009&nbsp;</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN: 5pt 0.5in 0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><strong>CEM OUTBREAK UPDATE &ndash; AHC LETTER TO SECRETARY VILSACK &ndash; MEXICO RESTRICTIONS</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CEM Outbreak Update</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">In December 2008, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced that a quarter horse stallion tested positive for Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) during routine testing for international semen shipment. Since this discovery a full epidemiological investigation has been underway to locate, test and quarantine any potentially exposed horses. An exposed horse is one that was bred to a positive horse, either naturally or via artificial insemination</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/4/15/news-release-from-the-groom-elite-program.html"><rss:title>NEWS RELEASE FROM THE GROOM ELITE PROGRAM</rss:title><rss:link>http://lahbpa.org/main-page/2009/4/15/news-release-from-the-groom-elite-program.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Troy Crovetto</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-04-15T19:39:54Z</dc:date><dc:subject>News</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span>Groom Elite Founder to attempt feat no female equestrian has accomplished</span></strong></p>
<p><span>No stranger to doing something no one before her had ever done, <strong>Susan O'Hara-Bates, </strong>founder, past board president and currently The Groom Elite Program&rsquo;s Secretary-Treasurer will attempt something no other woman has completed in its entirety when she sets out on May 1 to ride the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.<span>&nbsp; </span>The trek starts near Lake Moreno in California the first of May and ends 5.5 months later 30 miles past Hart&rsquo;s Pass, Washington, some 6800 feet above sea level.<span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>