CHANGING OF THE GUARD

Greetings all members

On behalf of all past and present members of this association, I would like to sincerely thank immediate past Secretary Peter Cook for his dedicated contribution to the association.

Peter’s selfless commitment to the cause should be congratulated and his 37 years is a hard act to follow. Rest up Peter.

Your new secretary has had a lifelong love of the harness racing business – was 30 years a licence holder training and driving , spent 15 years as a TAB agent  and currently have a contract to microchip the Canterbury foal population.

From the resume above, from having my feet on the ground, I bring a unique perspective to the challenges that the different sectors face that make up the harness racing business.

With any change comes a chance to renew with fresh ideas and as the landscape keeps changing, as in any business, we need to evolve.

Remember this is YOUR association, and we exist to represent your perspective and the association’s perspective, your voice does matter.

So, if you have any issues that you feel the association or myself personally maybe of assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the undersigned.

In closing, I’d like to acknowledge the passing of Peter Bagrie. It has been a privilege over the past 12 months to reconnect with Peter after 30 odd years, and a finer gentleman has never put a horse’s head through a bridle.

Deepest sympathy to Anne , James , Sam ,Tom and Scotty. RIP

Paul Black

Secretary