
National HBPA
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The largest racing horsemen’s representative association in North America, with close to 30,000 affiliated horsemen.
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http://www.nationalhbpa.com 07-10-2009 15:22:26
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Kentucky derby 151 was one of the coolest days of my life. Thank you Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs clubSI and FLYING MOHAWK for a truly ICONIC experience. We will get you back on the turf FLYMO

👏 Like a Saltshaker (Peace and Justice) was named the Claiming Crown Horse of the Year by Claiming Crown co-founders National Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (National HBPA) and the Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association (TOBA). thoroughbreddailynews.com/like-a-saltsha…

Trained then by Brittany Vanden Berg & ridden by Chris Emigh for Marsico Bros., Like a Saltshaker named #ClaimingCrown HOY, @NationalHBPA & TOBA announce. Fun fact: Last year he won at all four KY dirt/synthetic tracks. Gary Palmisano Kevin Kerstein kyhbpa.org/2025/05/like-a…


Congrats to Like a Saltshaker, Marsico Bros, Brittany Vanden Berg & Chris Emigh on #ClaimingCrown Horse of the Year! Couldn't sum up purpose of Claiming Crown better than Brittany does! Be sure to watch video. TOBA Staton Flurry Churchill Downs kyhbpa.org/2025/05/like-a…



‘This is our Breeders’ Cup’ Blue-collar hero Like A Saltshaker named Claiming Crown Horse of the Year Thrilling nose victory Churchill Downs ‘summed up his entire career of just being one of the most trying-est horses we’ve ever trained' bit.ly/4mvhUcB



Thrilled that @CoadyMediaUSA -- track photog at 25 tracks in 13 states, most of which are NHBPA affiliates -- is our newest corporate sponsor. Kurtis Ryan Coady's company also is a generous donor to thoroughbred aftercare & horsemen in need. #GetThePicture #HorsemenHelpingHorsemen


No surprise but still tremendously exciting news that @Keeneland, w its latest renovation completed by then, will host the 2026 Breeders' Cup Oct. 30-31. Keenelandracing @nationalHBPA TOBA Kentucky Thoroughbred Association ESPN Louisville caton bredar kyhbpa.org/2025/05/breede…

Our featured interview this week is with jockey 𝙴𝚖𝚖𝚊-𝙹𝚊𝚢𝚗𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚜𝚘𝚗. Check it out below and visit horseracingradio.net to hear any other segments or shows you may have missed! youtu.be/YFraxkfPjtI

A judge in Florida on Thursday denied conditioner Phil Serpe's request for preliminary injunction in a lawsuit initiated last October against the HISA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). T.D. Thornton reports. thoroughbreddailynews.com/judge-denies-i…


Important info from KY ag's Rusty Ford regarding Saratoga barn under quarantine w confirmed case of strangles. If you are an HBPA member & did not receive this in your inbox, we probably don't have updated email for you. Email to [email protected] w your name, address, phone & HBPA


R DISASTER 🚀 Did it Easy!! Saffie Joseph Jr. ATM Averill Racing

Hear from Lance Gasaway, Brian Hernandez & Kenny McPeek after #KyDerby winner Mystik Dan returns to Churchill Downs winner's circle (albeit grandstand version) following victory in G3 Blame S. ARHBPA Oaklawn Hot Springs Robert Yates THVRo11yHoyt ESPN Louisville youtu.be/snrPl5hmtHk

Great stories from Stephen Foster Preview Day, inc. former Churchill Downs chairman Carl Pollard's Mercante continuing his run for Hermitage Farm farm manager Brian Knippenberg's 2-horse stable. Stu Pollard Kentucky Thoroughbred Association @NationalHBPA Kevin Kerstein caton bredar youtu.be/6zAIvNI_Dp4