WASHINGTON HORSE RACING COMMISSION

INDUSTRY LINKS

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  • Welcome
    • A Little Bit of History
    • About The Washington Horse Racing Commission
    • Commission and Ex-Officio Members
    • Commission Meeting Minutes and Next Meeting Agenda
    • Agency Contacts
    • Public Records Request Information
  • Rules of Racing
  • Getting Licensed
    • Labor and Industry Premiums
    • Current License Suspensions
  • Wager Locations
  • Industry Links
  • Forms and Reports

Important Industry Links

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American Quarter Horse Association
History of American Quarter Horse racing and showing, hall of fame, forms and records.

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Arizona Department of Racing
The Department oversees and supervises all commercial horse, greyhound, and county fair racing meetings; licenses participants; collects state revenues generated by race meetings; promotes and encourages the breeding of horses and greyhounds in the State; and enforces laws and rules related to racing and wagering to protect industry participants and the public.

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Association of Racing Commissioners International
Historical background, activities and membership information. Establishes guidelines and standards for all member-racing commissions.

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California Horse Racing Board
On line databases to regulations, licensing, statistics, job opportunities and web links for racing in California.

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Down the Stretch Ranch
Down The Stretch Ranch was co-founded in 2015 by Hall of Fame Trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer, his wife Janet, and Boone McCanna in Creston, Washington. The foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit thoroughbred race horse retirement facility which connects injured or retired thoroughbred racehorses with United States Veterans.

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 Emerald Downs Racetrack & Casino
Emerald Downs Racetrack & Casino is a world class racetrack with a multitude of facility amenities and features. Choose from several dining options, group event packages and viewing perspectives to find the perfect setting to experience your day at the races.


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Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
National HBPA news with links to HBPA organizations in most states, information on the HBPA magazine, The Horsemen`s Journal.

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Idaho Horse Racing Commission
Information on the Idaho State Racing Commission and staff, Idaho Statutes and track information.

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Jockey`s Guild
The founding fathers of the organization were the leading jockeys of the turf, prominent among them being Eddie Arcaro, Don Meade, John Longden, Lester Haas, Alfred Robertson, Lester Balaski, Charlie Kurtsinger, Carroll Bierman, Ray Workman, Harry Richards, Irving Anderson, John Pollard, Maurice Peters, George Seabo and Sam Renick.

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National Racing Compact
National license (owners, trainers, and jockeys).

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National Thoroughbred Racing Association
Organization developed to promote thoroughbred horse racing on a national level.

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Oregon Racing Commission
General information on racing in Oregon. Index and text for ORC administrative rules, on line licensing, reports and track information.

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Racing Medication and Testing Consortium
Striving to develop, promote and coordinate, at the national level, policies, research and educational programs that seek to ensure the fairness and integrity of racing and the health and welfare of racehorses and participants, and to protect the interests of the racing public.

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Racing Officials Accreditation Program
Racing officials accreditation program.

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The Jockey Club
Information on foal registration, breeding statistics, the American Stud Book rules and regulations.

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Thoroughbred Racing Associations
The Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America, operates as a national investigative agency in the horse racing industry. Its mandate is to expose and investigate all activity prejudicial to horse racing and to maintain public confidence in the sport of both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing.

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Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau
Wholly owned subsidiary of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America. Operates as a National investigative agency in the horse racing industry. Its mandate is to expose and investigate all activity prejudicial to horse racing and to maintain public confidence in the sport of both thoroughbred and standardbred racing.

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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
For thoroughbred racehorses coming off the track for the last time, the nonprofit Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is very often the difference between life and death. It is a place of hope and renewal, a place where they will be safe, healthy and well cared for.

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University of Arizona
Race Track Industry Program.

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University of Louisville
The Racing Officials Accreditation Program for Stewards, Judges, and Officials.

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Washington HBPA
Established in the early 1970's, the Washington HBPA is the official representative association for licensed owners and trainers of horses racing at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington. Originally an affiliate of the National HBPA, the organization has been a stand alone corporation since 1992, but maintains a close association with the National HBPA membership.

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Washington Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association
Information on thoroughbred breeding, focusing on Washington breeding. Publishes The Washington Horse & Oregon Horse magazine, Washington industry statistics, Washington sales results and information.

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Washington Thoroughbred Foundation
The Washington Thoroughbred Foundation has played a vital role in much of our industry’s charitable efforts in Washington state. Among these are the Emerald Downs internship program and The Prodigious Fund, which is dedicated to the re-homing, retraining, promotion and care of retired racehorses.

©2005-2017 Washington Horse Racing Commission
6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516
Telephone: 360.459.6462 Fax: 360.459.6461 Email Us
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7:30am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Use of the site (http://www.whrc.wa.gov) is subject to the laws of the State of Washington

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  • Welcome
    • A Little Bit of History
    • About The Washington Horse Racing Commission
    • Commission and Ex-Officio Members
    • Commission Meeting Minutes and Next Meeting Agenda
    • Agency Contacts
    • Public Records Request Information
  • Rules of Racing
  • Getting Licensed
    • Labor and Industry Premiums
    • Current License Suspensions
  • Wager Locations
  • Industry Links
  • Forms and Reports