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Horse Ownership

Horse Ownership

Have you ever dreamed about the fun and excitement of owning a racehorse? The links below provide information on the many different ownership options, as well as some of the partnerships and opportunities currently available.

Horse Racing 101

Due to the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Ontario Racing has no choice but to make the necessary decision to suspend Lunch n’ Learn seminars. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will continue to update as changes arise.

Want to learn more about thoroughbred horse racing and ownership?
  • Horse racing expert, Elissa, performs this educational session at your place of business, club or venue.
  • Sessions are FREE and include a catered lunch for attendees
  • Special menus available depending on size of group
  • Topic is fun, light and unusual
  • Great for team building
  • Promotional materials supplied
  • Available throughout the province of Ontario
For more information or to book your company’s onsite event contact:
 
Elissa
Email: RSVP@ontarioracing.com
Phone: 416 675 3993 ext. 3203

Horse Ownership [PDF]

Horse Racing 101 Lunch n Learn Menu [PDF]
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Racing Syndicates

A syndicate can be a great foray into the thrilling world of racehorse ownership, enabling a group of friends, family or colleagues to enjoy the unique opportunity to experience racehorse ownership together.

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Racehorse Ownership

We know from experience that anyone interested in owning a race horse has many questions and concerns. This section of the Ontario Racing website provides basic information and advice for new race horse owners or anyone contemplating purchasing a race horse.


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Ontario Stallion Spotlights: Meet The Province's Standout Stars Mar 24, 2020
A look at the province's outstanding stallion lineup, a group that includes some of the sport's most accomplished on-track and off-track stars.
James Bogar: “I love running my horses”
James Bogar: “I love running my horses” Mar 15, 2020
James Bogar was missing the farm life. Born in Lindsay, ON, he grew up on a hobby farm owned by his parents but with adulthood came professional life, marriage and children.
Dallimore so delighted with first-time ownership she travelled to Australia to see her horse race
Dallimore so delighted with first-time ownership she travelled to Australia to see her horse race Mar 09, 2020
Karen Dallimore calls herself a horse “lifer,” but after some five decades of loving and working with horses, the Ontario-based writer and photographer is proud to call herself a first-time owner of standardbred racehorses...
Patrick Shepherd: By the (big) numbers
Patrick Shepherd: By the (big) numbers Dec 19, 2018
It’s no wonder why horse racing jack-of-all-trades Patrick Shepherd is feeling like a million bucks these days.  
NHL star and horse owner Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: “They are amazing athletes”
NHL star and horse owner Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: “They are amazing athletes” Dec 17, 2018
When it comes to racehorse ownership, Edmonton Oilers star forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is definitely in it to win it.
Kyle Bossence: “It’s always been about the horses for me”
Kyle Bossence: “It’s always been about the horses for me” Dec 06, 2018
Kyle Bossence pauses briefly before a wide smile comes to his face as he repeats the question. “What’s the best part of owning and training horses? Pretty much everything, I guess.”

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