June 28, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Evangeline Training Center works with EPA

One of the state’s premiere training facilities for quarter horse and thoroughbred racehorses has announced that it is working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve the quality of standards at its location in Carencro.

Year-round, Carrol Castille, owner of the Evangeline Training Center, provides stalls and the latest equipment for trainers and their racehorses from around the country.

Established in 2003, the facility...

Effective June 1, 2017, the administrative (pony) fee will be adjusted to twenty dollars ($20) per start.  The fee has previously remained unchanged since 2010.

Sincerely,
LAHBPA

Effective June 1, 2017, the payroll processing fee will be adjusted to two dollars ($2) per start.  The fee has previously remained unchanged since 2010.

Sincerely,
LAHBPA

House Bill 585 to reduce by half the Slot Purse Supplement Funds and Senate Bill 226 to eliminate the Video Poker Purse Supplement for Louisiana Bred Horses were both withdrawn.

The LAHBPA would like to thank its members as well as all industry participants for calling and contacting their representatives to oppose these bills. Your calls and support matter!

Thank you again,
LAHBPA

Senate Bill 226 by Senator Sharon Hewitt has been added to the Finance Committee agenda for Monday May 15th at 10:00AM.  This bill will eliminate the Video Poker Purse Supplement for Louisiana Bred Horses.  Please contact members

House Bill 585 by Representative Jay Morris is assigned to be heard in the House Appropriations Committee on Monday May 15th at 9:00AM.  This bill will reduce by half the Slot Purse Supplement Funds.  It only takes funds from purses;

When:
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
  10:30 AM

Where:
Gentilly Office
New Orleans, Louisiana

House Bill 585 by Representative Jay Morris is assigned to be heard in the House Appropriations Committee.  This bill will reduce by half the Slot Purse Supplement Funds.  This would devastate our industry.  Please contact members of the Appropriations Committee (listed below, click read more to view) and ask them to support the Horse Racing Industry by maintaining these dedicated Purse Funds.  Ask them to please vote NO on House Bill 585.

Thank you,
LAHBPA

House Bill 588 is assigned to be heard in the House Appropriations Committee.  This bill will reduce by half the Video Draw Poker Purse Supplement Fund.  Please contact members of the Appropriations Committee (listed below, click read more to view) and ask them to support the Horse Racing Industry by maintaining these dedicated Purse Funds.  Ask them to please vote NO on House Bill 588.

Thank you,
LAHBPA

The Gentilly Office will be open on closed on Good Friday, April 14th.

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-473-9023.

The Evangeline Downs Bookkeeper will be open during racing.  If you have an emergency regarding Bookkeeper, call Ed Fenasci at 504-812-8771 or Bobbie Laviolette at 504-329-7871.

If you have an emergency regarding the Medical Program, call Murray Woodward at 504-669-2254

President
Benard Chatters (373)

Owner Director
Bobby Dupre (297)
Keith J Hernandez (276)
Andy Leggio, Jr. (261)
Charlotte Stemmans Clavier (257)
Christine D. Early (253)

Trainer Director
Bret Calhoun (364)
Ron Faucheux (334)
Don Stemmans (285)
Edward Johnston (283)
Kenneth L. Roberts (242)

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The ballots for the 2017 Election have been mailed. For your ballot to be counted, your ballot must be received at the designated post office box by Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:00AM CDST.

If you need a replacement ballot, please call MK Election Services at 209-259-6740 ext. 4 and clearly state your name, your mailing address and your phone number.  A new ballot will be mailed within two business days.

Thank you.

When:

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
  10:30 AM

Where:

Gentilly Office
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Louisiana HBPA will conduct an election of Board Members and President on March 28, 2017.  Ballots will be mailed on March 8, 2017.  

Please help us have a good 2017 Election.  Make sure that the Louisiana HBPA has your correct mailing address so that you get your ballot.

To verify and update your address, please contact the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper at any of the Louisiana Race Tracks or at the Louisiana HBPA main office (504) 945-1555. Thank you.

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Delta Downs has ended our current quarantine on all horses effective Monday, January 16. Horses should have a CVI for entry into backside dated within 48 hours prior to arrival. After Jan. 22nd the normal 30 day issued CVI will be valid for entry. Should any changes take place to this policy an update will be posted on the overnight.

LAHBPA attended a meeting with representatives of the Louisiana State Racing Commission, the State Department of Agriculture, Fair Grounds (FG) backside committee, FG management, and FG racetrack practicing veterinarians.  Various issues and concerns regarding the ongoing quarantine were discussed.  The Department of Agriculture understands 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Brian W. Spencer, Manager of Communications/Racing Analyst, 504.948.1233, brian.spencer@fgno.com

NEW ORLEANS (January 13, 2017) – Additional horses have tested positive for EHV-1 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The entirety of Barn 14, Barn 36 and the Receiving Barn had blood pulled and

Click here to download an update from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.