Position AvailablePart-time BookkeeperEstimated 10-15 hours/per month (specific hours TBA) The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, dedicated to honouring the rich tradition of horse racing across Canada, is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper. Under the direction of the Managing Director, and … Continue reading
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CHRHF 1993 Jockey Inductee David Gall passes at age 79
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame extends condolences to the family and friends of jockey David Gall who passed away on August 1st at age 79 of natural causes. Gall, originally from Rose Valley, Saskatchewan was inducted into the … Continue reading
CHRHF – Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 Induction Event Update
July 26, 2021 The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Board of Directors has determined that while we are seeing improvements in conditions and some aspects of our lives are returning to more normal circumstances, it is not yet time … Continue reading
“Somebeachsomewhere: The Harness Racing Legend from a One-Horse Stable” A live, virtual book launch presented by Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and Nimbus Publishing
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 pm Eastern, 8:00 pm Atlantic, on what would have been “Beach’s” 16th birthday, for the virtual launch of “Somebeachsomewhere: The Harness Racing Legend from a One-Horse Stable” During this special, live … Continue reading
Jim Bullock, Vicki Pappas, Randy Waples and horses Great Memories, Heart to Heart and Not Too Shy named Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to name three people and three horses to be inducted as the Hall’s Class of 2021. As previously announced, the Board of Directors agreed to reduce the number of inductees for … Continue reading
CHRHF 2019 Inductee Tricky Tooshie passes at age 31
The recent passing of CHRHF 2019 Inductee Tricky Tooshie was announced by Hanover Shoe Farms. The Quebec-bred mare who would go on to be the first Canadian-bred mare to break the $1,000,000 mark in earnings was 31 and had been … Continue reading
CHRHF Honoured Member Robert (Bob) Burgess passes at age 85.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame extends condolences to the family, friends and business associates of CHRHF 2011 Standardbred Builder Inductee, Robert (Bob) Burgess Q.C. who passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. A lawyer specializing first in the corporate … Continue reading
Recipient of Jimmy Freight Breeding in Support of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Named.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame today announced that Gavin Christie of Perth, ON and his mare, SHE CAN DANCE have been selected to receive a special breeding to Jimmy Freight, to benefit the Hall of Fame. The Canadian … Continue reading
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2021 Ballot Announced
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2021 ballot. Due to Covid-19 restrictions resulting in the Hall not yet fully honouring the Class of 2020, the Board of Directors determined it best to reduce the … Continue reading
Jimmy Freight Breeding To Support CHRHF
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, in cooperation with Ontario pacing stallion Jimmy Freight, today announced a unique opportunity for one special Ontario-based pacing mare. The owner of one mare will be chosen to breed to Ontario pacing stallion, Jimmy … Continue reading
