We have decided at this time to send out regular updates on what we are attempting to do and have been working on for CTHS BC over the past months of 2025 and into 2026.

Starting from the beginning of 2026 we were waiting for BC Breeders money. It finally arrived in April with a shortfall of approximately $174,000.00. Ole Nielsen from BCTOBA is still trying to recover this money from Great Canadian. 

With the BC Government deciding to withhold all betting revenues from the Industry, CTHS BC along with CTHS Alberta and WEG put together a MOU to release funds currently being held from Teletheatre revenues so that CTHS BC could pay bonus money to BC-breds competing in other tracks across the country. We required the co-operation of HRBC and HBPA. Unfortunately, it was not forthcoming.

As you all know the Standardbreds are working toward racing in Osoyoos this fall. Kelly MacMillan reached out to all of the Thoroughbred organizations (CTHS BC, BCTOBA and HPBA) with a proposal in March. CTHS BC responded positively to this offer and sent a letter to BCTOBA and HPBA. Requesting their support. This also was rejected. BCTOBA and HPBA refused to sign off and that opportunity was lost. Link to view letters.

David Pihl and Mary-Jean Bennett have recently returned from CTHS meetings in Toronto. We met with the National and Provincial boards on next steps as we continue to look for funding for BC-breds. Our goal is to try and keep the Thoroughbred breeding industry alive in BC. during these difficult times such that if racing were in the future to return to B.C. we the breeders would be in a position to supply horses.

We will update you regularly as we find out more information. We welcome any feedback or suggestions.