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Canada
Associations, such as the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association and the Alberta Quarter Horse Racing Association, which was established in 1968, oversee and perform numerous tasks in regard to the various forms of horse racing in Canada. Promoting the sport of horse racing is only one aspect of their duties, with the enforcement of rules, licensing and working with owners and breeders, ...
The Kentucky Derby
Each year, the first Saturday in May begins the 2 week long Kentucky Derby Festival. Covering a distance of just over 2km, Colts and Geldings carry 57kg and fillies 55kg. Its a phenomenally well supported race with over 155,000 visitors attending the event each year. The State of Kentucky has had a grand history of this exciting sport, with organized horse racing taking place since the late ...