Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association

News Bulletin |April 2, 2020

Attention MD & PA-based Trainers:Attention MD & PA-based Trainers:

***New Registration Required***

Demand has far exceeded our expectations for theDemand has far exceeded our expectations for theMTHA/PTHA/PAHBA COVID-19 Relief Phone Webinar. ThisMTHA/PTHA/PAHBA COVID-19 Relief Phone Webinar. This

popularity has required us to switch teleconferencingpopularity has required us to switch teleconferencingplatforms for this important event for local horsemen.platforms for this important event for local horsemen.

This phone conference is to be held:This phone conference is to be held:

Friday, April 3, 2020 at 2pmFriday, April 3, 2020 at 2pm

The webinar, presented by Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association,Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Pennsylvania HBPA,

will be an informational phone conference to review Federal and Statestimulus funds available to local trainers to combat the impacts of the

coronavirus pandemic.

Our experts will carefully break down and instruct horsemen in their rightsunder the Federal Coronavirus Aid, RELIEF and ECONOMIC SECURITY

(CARES) ACT in reference to small business loans and grants, unemploymentrefunds and tax implications.

New registration is required at this link below:

Register for MTHA/PTHA/PAHBA Webinar

MarylandThoroughbredHorsemen’sAssociation500 Redland Court,Suite 105Owings Mills, MD21117Phone: 410-902-684

PennsylvaniaThoroughbredHorsemen’sAssociationPO Box 300Bensalem, PA 19020Phone: 215-638-2012

PennsylvaniaH.B.P.A.PO Box 88Grantville, PA 17028Phone: 717-469-2970

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Let's Go Racing ParxLet's Go Racing Parx

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By Dick Jerardi

When 2020 began, John Fanelli was thinking he was in position for the best fewmonths of his horse racing life. And that’s saying something for the SouthPhilly native who claimed 2019 Pennsylvania Derby winner Math Wizard for$25,000.

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Do you have any story ideas, especially horsemen who would like to be interviewed?Let us know by Emailing DGibson@patha.org

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Despite the fears that the lack of purses andincome could quickly eat up feed and hayreserves, horses are training and being welltaken care of at parx.

Turning for Home has continued to movehorses out at a rate of 4-5 per week torehabilitation and rehoming barns. Thelack of income is a huge concern as morehorses will retire before racing returns.

Daily TrainingPlease keep your employees safe and practice safe social distancing

Meal Support forunemployed/underemployed

PTHA members

Contact the PTHA or theChaplain for anyone in need on

the backside

Parx and the PTHA have a planin place for our backstretch

workers

Chaplain's Corner

The Chaplaincy Chow Program is being carefulthat all food currently being donated has beenprepared in accordance with food servicesanitation codes. All food that is prepared inpersonal kitchens will be turned away at thistime and will remain that way. All gatheringsare forbidden and care should be made to stayto rooms for self-quarantine, disinfect and useyour own tools, and follow CDC guidelines. Ifthere are any backside personnel who are inurgent need for any food or supplies, pleasecall the Chaplain with your needs and you willbe helped. Please watch out for your neighborsand report any absences to security. Easterparties have been postponed, but the Chaplainhas baskets for our members. Call in yourorder and arrange pick-up outside.

"During this difficult timeyour chaplain is standingwith you. Know that we arehere to help – asalways. Coordinating fooddistribution more than everthe past few weeks and wewill continue to dothis. Please let the chaplainknow of any needs that youhave.We are stronger than thisvirus! God bless you and besafe – we are going throughthis! It will not stop us!" -Chaplain Rick

With four of five starts at Parx Racing, Viking Raider was retired to TFH via Pewter Stableand trainer Kate Demasi after they treated an arytenoid chondritis.

“Vik” Loves to jump,“Vik” Loves to jump,trail ride and even sticktrail ride and even stickand ball on our poloand ball on our polofields here in Aiken, SC!fields here in Aiken, SC!Truly a gem! - adopterTruly a gem! - adopterAmanda W.Amanda W.

He’s also been a model in our New BridgePolo magazine! With a little shout out to youguys! - adopter updates!

The Retired Racehorse Project’s online Horse Listings are now free to use during theCOVID-19 crisis. As horsemen may be faced with the sudden need to retire and rehomeracehorses sooner than they may have anticipated, we would like to encourage them todiligently list their available horses to help them find good homes.

Our listings are our most-viewed resource on our retiredracehorseproject.org website andare regularly visited by equestrians seeking their next mount, as well as Makeover-eligiblecandidates. More information can be found at:

Retired Racehorse Project

Call in your HPA Orders!Call in your HPA Orders!Lowest Prices Every Day on All your Stable Needs!

267-223-3494

Hours of OperationHours of Operation(open every day except Wednesday andSunday during COVID-19)Tack Shop: 8:00 am –- 12:00 pmFeed/Shavings Trailers: 8:00 am –- 12:00pm

With respect to COVID-19, HPA isrequesting that you call in large orders,pay over the phone or with CC whenpossible, and respect social distances tostop the spread! Pick up at side doors!

Store Store Direct Line: 267-223-3494Shipping Address: 2786 Galloway Road,Bensalem, PA 19020Mailing Address: P.O. Box 300, Bensalem,PA 19020

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