There is a tug of war going on in California as to who should represent the Horsemen. Currently the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) represent the horsemen but the California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (CTHA) is in process of challenging the TOC for that right.
This is being posted in the interest of information only and does not represent any endorsement of either organization... Horse Players have no vote on this matter but we have to live with the contracts and policies that the horsemens representatives agree to, but I thought you would like some information on who the CTHA is and what there immediate platform goals are...most of us know what the TOC is about.
Be sure to read CTHA's immediate goals and I think you will find # 3 and #4 of interest...and if the video does not come up, go to the website link below.
I am informed that the CTHA has not started the main effort yet to decertify the TOC.
Roger Way
The CTHA website:
http://www.calhorsemen.org/index.htm
CTHA»California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
Working Together for California Thoroughbred Racing
Bringing Horsemen Together
In 30 states every recognized Thoroughbred horsemen's organization is composed of Owners and Trainers.
Only in California are the Thoroughbred horsemen divided into two groups, Owners and Trainers.
The TOC is the only recognized representative of horsemen in the U.S. that discriminates against Owners who also have a Trainer's license and it is the only recognized representative of horsemen in California that discriminates against Trainers.
The California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association will end the division, stop the waste, and bring horsemen together to work for better purses and a brighter racing future.
The CTHA invites all Thoroughbred horsemen to join in bringing the best and brightest minds together to solve racing's big problems.
Together we will lead the way.
You Can Make a Difference.
The CTHA has filed a Notice of Intent to Decertify the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC).
If you believe you have no right to choose how you're represented then stick with the TOC.
If you are pleased with the path California horse racing is on, then read no further.
But if you believe that we can work together, If you believe we have a right to choose, then please download the Petition and add your name to the list of horsemen who believe that we can make a difference.
Print the petition, fill it in and mail or fax.
CTHA's IMMEDIATE GOALS
■End TOC's discrimination against horsemen.
■Set minimum percentages to purses from ADW, Rebaters, and all out of state sources.
■Support, respect and listen to our customers, the horseplayers.
■Increase purses through informed decisions, such as optimizing takeout and allowing wagering flexibility.
■Strengthen Northern California racing.
■Encourage realistic medication policies with appropriate sanctions against wrongdoers.
■Maintain offsite stabling and vanning through intelligent use of resources.
■Begin working closely with national horsemen's groups.
■Minimize costs through cooperative purchasing of insurance, feed, veterinary care, farrier services, etc.
Video Report Reveals What The TOC Is
Up to and What You Can Do About It...
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