The Automatic Horse Aftercare Donation will begin on August 1, 2019.  The Donation is Five ($5) per start and will be deducted from the Horse owner’s bookkeeper account unless the member has submitted a signed form to the bookkeeper.  The “Opt Out” form will be available at all of the LAHBPA’s bookkeeper and field offices, as well as online at lahbpa.org for download.  In the case of a multi-owner entity, either an authorized agent must sign or each owner must sign the form. 

We ask that our Members please remain in the program in order to help care for our Equine Athletes after their racing careers.  

THANK YOU,
LAHBPA

House Bill 384 by Representative Schexnayder regarding Horse Aftercare has been signed by the Governor and will become law on August 1, 2019.  Thank you for contacting the Governor’s office and asking him to sign this bill.  Communicating your position to your elected officials is vital to our industry.   Through the hard work of our Members, Board, President, and Staff, Louisiana will continue to be one of the top Horse Racing destinations in North America.   

THANK YOU,
LAHBPA

Please join us in the Red River Room (1st floor near slots entrance) at Louisiana Downs 11AM on Tuesday June 18, 2019 to discuss issues relevant to racing at Louisiana Downs and to Racing throughout Louisiana.  Question and Answer session will be included.  Lunch will be served. 

Thank you,
LAHBPA

House Bill 384 by Representative Schexnayder regarding Horse Aftercare with an amendment requiring the LSRC to place on its meeting agenda issues, submitted in writing at least 10 days before the meeting, by the Horsemen has passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives.  Thank you for contacting the members of the House and asking them to support Louisiana Horsemen.  Communicating your position to your elected officials is vital to our industry.   Through the hard work of our Members, Board, President, and Staff, Louisiana will continue to be one of the top Horse Racing destinations in North America. 

Please call the Governor’s office at 225-342-7015 and ask him to sign HB 384. 

THANK YOU,
LAHBPA

HB 384 – Schexnayder Horse Aftercare – LSRC Meeting Agenda Amendment

• The Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association 1993, inc. (LAHBPA), by Statute, represents horsemen in the State of Louisiana.

• The Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) is, by Statute, the regulatory agency for the Horse Racing industry in Louisiana.

• To advocate for best practices and for the over 7,000 horsemen in Louisiana, timely consideration by the LSRC is paramount.

• To accomplish its representation of the Horsemen in Louisiana, the LAHBPA’s proposals to the LSRC must be addressed when requested for the success of the industry.

• This is the first time this has been proposed and all that the amendment does is get Horsemen’s issues on the LSRC agenda if the LAHBPA makes a request 10 days before a meeting.

Please ask your House Representative to vote yes on Concurrence with the amendment. You can find a list of representatives below, please click on your representative to get their contact information.

House of Representatives of Louisiana

When:
Monday, June 10, 2019
10:30 AM 

Where:
Gentilly Office
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Horsemen’s Amendment to SB 153 by Senator Martiny was adopted unanimously.  Thank you for contacting the members of the House Administration of Criminal Justice committee and asking them to support Louisiana Horsemen.  A portion of the Sports Gaming conducted at our Race Tracks will now be dedicated to Purses.  Communicating your position to your Representatives is vital to our industry.   Through the hard work of our Members, Board, President, and Staff, Louisiana will continue to be one of the top Horse Racing destinations in North America.  

THANK YOU,
LAHBPA

Senate Bill 153 on Sports Gaming is scheduled to be heard in the House Committee for the Administration of Criminal Justice on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 9AM.  This bill does not currently dedicate any portion of the revenue to purses.  Please contact members of the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee (listed below) and ask them to support the Horse Racing Industry by dedicating a Fair Share of the Sports Gaming Revenue at the Race Tracks to Purses.  Ask them to please support the Horsemen’s amendment. 

Thank you,
LAHBPA

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Members: 

The Board of Directors Meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday May 21, 2019 has been Cancelled and will be rescheduled.

When:
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
10:30 AM 

Where:
Gentilly Office
New Orleans, Louisiana

House Bill 398 is scheduled to be heard in the House Committee for the Administration of Criminal Justice on Tuesday May 7th.  This bill will repeal the Purse Transfer Law that we passed, with the support of the industry, last year.   Please contact members of the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee (listed below) immediately and ask them to support the Horse Racing Industry by maintaining the ability to transfer Purse Funds.  Ask them to please vote NO on House Bill 398. 

Thank you,
LAHBPA

The Gentilly Office will be open on closed on Good Friday, April 19th. 

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

Members: 

The Board of Directors Meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday April 23, 2019 has been Cancelled and will be rescheduled.

When:
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
10:30 AM 

Where:
Gentilly Office
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Tuesday March 5th for Mardi Gras and will reopen on Wednesday March 6th. 

The Fair Grounds field office will be open for racing 504-943-0772. 

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-214-6873. 

For Bookkeeper, the Fair Grounds Bookkeeper (504-948-1254) will be open for 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

Delta Downs will be adding one extra race day on March 12, 2019 to replace the lost day from Feb. 28. The condition book listing the races for this date are online for at equibase.com.  Extras for this day are on the March 9th overnight.

The Fair Grounds will have 2 Breaks in Training on Saturday February 2nd and Sunday February 3rd to determine the effect on safety.

Training Schedule for both days:

Track Opens at 5:30 AM

Break # 1 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

Break # 2 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Track Closes at 10:00 AM

Gate Schedule 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

When:
Monday, January 21, 2019
10:30 AM

Where:
Gentilly Office
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Gentilly Office will be closed on Tuesday January 1st for New Years Day and will reopen on Wednesday January 2nd. 

The Bookkeeper at FG will be open for racing. 

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-214-6873. 

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

The HBPA Offices will be closed on Monday December 24th and Tuesday December 25th for the Christmas Holiday and will reopen on Wednesday December 26th.

If you have an emergency regarding WC, call Mike Fenasci at 504-214-6873.

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