About the MNHBPA
The Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (MNHBPA) was formed in 1984 to advocate the interests and needs of owners, trainers, and backside personnel participating in Thoroughbred racing in the state of Minnesota. The MNHBPA is the sole representative of the Horsepersons conducting business at Canterbury Park. The MNHBPA is an affiliate of the National HPBA, which consists of thirty-two affiliates throughout the United States and Canada.
Responsibilities of the MNHBPA
- Provide a representative voice for all Thoroughbred horsemen on matters integral to the advancement of Thoroughbred racing in Minnesota.
- Encourage the highest standards of horsemanship to continuously improve the care, health and safety of the horse.
- Facilitate guidelines to ensure the safety of the jockeys, trainers, grooms, exercise riders, hot walkers, farriers, veterinarians and all others who regularly come in contact with racehorses.
- Support the development, adoption, implementation and enforcement of nationwide uniform rules that promote safety and integrity in racing.
- Disseminate information on critical issues facing our industry to members and general public as appropriate. Support and promote programs and entities that provide general benevolence and other beneficial programs for members.
- Assist in the development of programs at affiliated tracks providing for the aftercare of our horses when their racing careers are over.
- Promote the sport of Thoroughbred racing.
