Texas Stallion Stakes Survey
In an effort to gather information on the reasons that horses nominated to the Texas Stallion Stake Series fail to run in one or more of the races, the following […]
Sultan of Slam Voted Texas Claimer of the Year
After more than 300 online votes were cast, Sultan of Slam was named the 2014 Texas Claimer of the Year. The award is designed to honor the hard-working claiming horses […]
News and Notes for March 13, 2015
NEWS AND NOTES FOR MARCH 13, 2015 LEGISLATION FILED TO HELP INCREASE PURSES Some potentially positive news from Austin is the filing of Senate Bill 1027 by Senator Kel Seliger, […]
TTA Member Jimmy Smith of Winters, Texas Passes Away
James “Jimmy” Smith (1942 – 2015) March 9, 2015 James “Jimmy” Smith DVM, 72, of Winters died March 9, 2015. He was born June 20, 1942 in Winters and graduated […]
Equine Law Seminar Slated for April 9 in Houston
The Houston Bar Association Animal Law Section is hosting an Equine Law Seminar. It is designed to educate horse owners and equine professionals (including trainers, stable keepers, and breeders) about […]
News and Notes for March 6, 2015
NEWS AND NOTES FOR MARCH 6, 2015 FINAL DAYS OF THE SHRP 2015 THOROUGHBRED MEET Competitive battles are taking place for the leading jockey, trainer and owner honors at Sam […]
TTA Member Alert – Contact Your Legislators!
TTA Member Alert Last year, at the request of Texas horsemen, the Texas Racing Commission proposed draft rules to regulate and implement pari-mutuel wagering on historical races. The proposed rules were […]
News and Notes for February 27, 2015
NEWS AND NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2015 LEGISLATOR CONTACT INFORMATION Do you know who represents you and how to contact them? Simply go to http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx and enter your address to […]
News and Notes for February 20, 2015
NEWS AND NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2015 THIS WEEKEND AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK Weekend festivities kick off on Friday evening with an appearance by the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Presented by Anheuser-Busch and Silver […]
News and Notes for February 13, 2015
NEWS AND NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2015 SATURDAY STAKES AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK Sam Houston Race Park will present three stakes on Saturday, February 14. The Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas […]