The Trainers & Drivers Association welcomes, and fully supports the recent establishment of a scheme whereby young industry participants can have a percentage of their driving fees deposited in a form of trust.

For a long time, one of the most common complaints we hear about trainers is their lack of communication with owners.

Saturday 21 September 2019.
6.30pm pre-dinner drinks
7.15pm dinner and awards.
Silks Lounge – Addington Raceway

Following the resignation of Rob Lawson, it has been decided to appoint Gordon Lee to the position of ‘Interim Chair’ of the National Council, for the current season.

Having played a small part in last season’s (and previous ones) NZ Junior Drivers Championships, I have been taking a closer interest in the way that young people qualify for the finals.

Great to see that HRNZ have closed a glaring fault in the current Handicapping System with the following announcement:

As you all know, there is a strong push these days to re-home as many retired racehorses as possible.

Stallion Services Purchase by Tender
The Canterbury Combined Awards Dinner has two Woodlands Stud Services for purchase by Tender.
DOWNBYTHESEASIDE

After more than fifteen years at the helm, Rob Lawson has announced that he is stepping down as Chair of the Trainers & Driver’s Association.

The Association has been advised that the Ministry of Primary Industry is putting forward a large raft of proposals concerning animal welfare. The issue that has caught our attention is a change in the law surrounding horse dentistry.