Category Archives: News
CHRHF Update – Nominations and Elections
Class of 2022 Nominations and Elections With a total of 16 inductees from 2020 and 2021 still to receive their full induction, it has been agreed to delay and modify the timing and number of inductees to be added … Continue reading
CHRHF Standardbred Builder Inductee Charles Juravinski passes at age 92.
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is saddened to learn CHRHF Honoured Member Charles Juravinski passed away overnight Tuesday at the age of 92. Recognized by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame as a Builder, the colourful Saskatchewan-born, … Continue reading
CHRHF Honoured Member William (Bud) Fritz, passes at age 86
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame extends our condolences to the family and friends of CHRHF 2001 Driver/Trainer Inductee William (Bud) Fritz who passed away earlier this week. During the 1980s and early nineties Bud’s name was synonymous with … Continue reading
CHRHF Honoured Member Jockey Hugo Dittfach passes at age 85
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of jockey and CHRHF Honoured Member, Class of 1983, Hugo Dittfach. Mr. Dittfach, the winner of over 4,000 races in a riding career spanning from 1956 … Continue reading
CHRHF seeking part-time bookkeeper
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
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
