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We support the trainers, owners, and backstretch workers who keep Florida’s Thoroughbred industry moving.
From healthcare access to advocacy and everyday assistance, we’re here when our horsemen need us most.
Quality care shouldn’t be hard to find. We help horsemen access dental care, pediatric services, primary care providers, and on-site mobile clinics that visit Gulfstream Park and Palm Meadows regularly.
When a horse’s racing career ends, we ensure it transitions safely into its next chapter. We help owners complete required paperwork and place Thoroughbreds into trusted, accredited retirement programs.
When unexpected challenges arise, horsemen can turn to us. From emergency support to guidance on available resources, we’re here to help our people stay steady during tough times.
We serve the horsemen who make racing possible. Our support extends far beyond the racetrack and into the day-to-day needs of the people who keep the industry running. Our key services include:
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FHBPA racing runs on teamwork. We’re here for:
We help trainers navigate healthcare for their teams, retirement for their horses, purse agreements, and everyday needs on the backstretch.
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We provide guidance on horse retirement, support with resources, and transparent communication around racing operations.
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From healthcare to meals, recreational programs, and financial support, backstretch workers rely on us for everyday essentials and long-term stability. They’re the heartbeat of the track, and we’re proud to stand with them.
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Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Inobservance of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, the HorseracingIntegrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is pleased to invite you to the thirdinstallment of our Don’t Miss a Beat Webinar Series for Owners & Trainerson Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER
Thisone-hour webinar, hosted by Dr. Karen Hassan, HISA Compliance & ResearchVeterinarian and Chair of the HISA Exercise-Associated Sudden Death (EASD)Working Group, will focus on critical cardiac evaluations from pre-exercisescreening, diagnostic workups and the emergency response.
Highlightswill include:
· Pre-ExerciseScreening: Red flags and howto identify them prior to exercise
· Post-ExerciseRecognition & Response: Rapid emergencyprotocols that can help horses in post-exercise distress
· TheDiagnostic Workup: Next steps,including consultation with a cardiac specialist and possible diagnosticoptions
Thewebinar will feature academic and field experts whose groundbreaking researchinto AFib and EASD have moved the conversation forward as we work to ensure allhorses can compete safely. Panelists include:
· Dr.Mary Durando: Co-Owner of EquineSports Medicine Consultants; Part-time specialist at Mid Atlantic EquineMedical Center, New Jersey and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Wellington andSaratoga
· Dr.Sian Durward-Akhurst: Assistant Professor ofGenetics, Genomics and Large Animal Internal Medicine at the Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Minnesota College ofVeterinary Medicine
· Dr.Katharyn Mitchell: Assistant Professorand Section Chief of Large Animal Internal Medicine at the Cornell UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine
· Dr.Cristobal Navas de Solis: Associate Professor ofCardiology, Ultrasound and Internal Medicine at University of Pennsylvania’sNew Bolton Center
ContinuingEducation (CE): One hour of HISA CE credit is available to attendees.
Weencourage your participation in this important initiative.
Karen A. Hassan DVM,DACVS
Board CertifiedSurgeon-Large Animal
My working hours may notalign with yours, so please do not feel pressured to respond until your nextworking day.
HISA Compliance andResearch Veterinarian HISAEquine Recovery Foundation Veterinary Liaison
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Backstretch workers and their families from Gulfstream Park and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center enjoy a well-deserved splash at Rapids Water Park
ATTN MEMBERS: Live voting for the 2026 Board Elections begins Friday, February 13, 2026, and ends on Monday, March 16, 2026. If you have not already done so and you intend to vote, you MUST contact Debra at, ddelvalle@floridahorsemen.org with the email address at which you wish to receive your ballot. Thank you.
FHBPA Members, Current Florida HBPA members are eligible to compete for free in an exclusive online qualifier to the $4.5 million-estimated National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), scheduled for March 13-15, 2026, at Horseshoe Las Vegas. The online qualifier, which will be held on Jan. 31, includes a $500 airfare voucher and a four-night stay at Horseshoe...
Reminder: This year’s FHBPA Board Election will be conducted ONLINE only. If you intend to vote, please provide Debra at the FHBPA office with your email address so that our election company can send a ballot to you via email. Debra’s email is: ddelvalle@floridahorsemen.org Recordatorio: Las elecciones de la Junta Directiva de FHBPA de este...
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL (December 31, 2025) – Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) and Gulfstream Park Racing Association today announced a comprehensive, three-year agreement designed to provide stability to horsemen and women, and a sustainable path for live Thoroughbred racing in South Florida through December 31, 2028. Working from the directive of the board...
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The Adult Primary Care Mobile Clinic and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Mobile Clinic are committed to safety and creating healthy communities. Moving health forward to meet the needs of those we serve; we aim to provide exceptional patient- and family-centered care that creates the Memorial experience. While we try to avoid any last-minute changes to the...
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FHBPA doesn’t just represent us — it champions our success, shaping a more sustainable future for horse racing in Florida.
Joining FHBPA was one of the best decisions for my racing operations — the network, events, and industry insights are invaluable.
The advocacy and resources from FHBPA have transformed how we raise, race, and promote our horses across Florida and beyond.
The advocacy and resources from FHBPA have transformed how we raise, race, and promote our horses across Florida and beyond.
FHBPA’s unwavering support gives horsemen confidence and stability to compete at the highest level year after year.
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Our mission is simple: support the horsemen who power Florida’s Thoroughbred industry.
From healthcare and horse retirement to financial assistance and everyday advocacy, we’re here for you.
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