Benefits of Membership

Every person that starts a racehorse at a licensed Texas racetrack is automatically considered a member of the Texas Horsemen’s Partnership for that year and is entitled to membership privileges.

The Texas Horsemen's Partnership (THP) is officially recognized by the Texas Racing Commission as the organization representing owners and trainers of horses racing in Texas. The Texas Horsemen's Partnership is a partnership between the Texas Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the Texas Thoroughbred HBPA, Inc.

The Texas Horsemen's Partnership is an affiliate of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, as well as the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and Texas Racing Agri-Industry Council (TRAC). Certain members also may qualify for assistance through a trust fund administered by the THAFI to assist qualified horsemen with certain medical needs. In 2005, the THAFI paid out over $312,000 in benevolent assistance to horsemen.

Funding for the THP is derived from several sources including a contractual deduction from the purse accounts at each track, corporate sponsorships, revenue generating programs initiated by the THP and interest from treasury management, therefore no direct dues are required from any single member.

The Texas Horsemen's Partnership conducts numerous programs and services aimed at improving efficiency and enriching the lives of ALL horsemen at our tracks in Texas. This benefits package is second to no other racing jurisdiction in the country.

 

	Centralized Horsemen's Bookkeeping System: This revolutionary system was conceived and implemented by the THP and brings a branch-banking approach to our members. Horsemen are now able to consolidate all of their financial activity associated with horse racing at the various Texas tracks on one account and have one comprehensive statement. This allows for easier accounting and simplified tax reporting.
	Free subscription to The Horsemen's Journal: Every member is mailed the quarterly, award-winning magazine of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association. The Horsemen's Journal includes racing industry news and information, equine health topics, HBPA news and profiles, and Affiliate News from HBPA Affiliates around North America, including news in every issue from the Texas Horsemen's Partnership.
	Interactive Website:    • Latest industry news and information affecting Texas horsemen    • Access to online Horsemen's Bookkeeper account balances    • Organization information such as structure, bylaws, meeting minutes, etc.    • Information on benefits available to members
	Chaplaincy Services: The THP and each racetrack cooperatively provide funds for a chaplain at all tracks. The chaplain conducts Sunday church services, weekly bible studies, offers counseling, facilitates drug intervention treatments when necessary and in some cases teaches an English/Spanish course. The Chaplain also assists horsemen with obtaining GEDs and gives classes in computer use.
Lavin Insurance Services	Complimentary Fire, Disaster & Vanning Insurance coverage: $25,000 per horse fire insurance coverage against death by fire, disaster & vanning for horses currently racing or in training to race at a participating race track in the U.S. or P.R. or in transit between them. more details
	Groom Elite Educational Program: Groundbreaking groom training program offered at all Class One racetracks in Texas to improve the skill level of the people working with racehorses in Texas on a daily basis. Offered in both English and Spanish. The program has been endorsed as the national groom-training program of the National HBPA, and beginning in 2002, it became available in other racing jurisdictions outside of Texas
	Compass Bank Bonus Banking Package: This program offers free checking, discounts on installment loan rates, first check order free, customized THP checks, free online banking for 90 days, and more. more details
	Free subscription to Equineline.com Portfolio Service: The THP in cooperation with the Jockey Club Information Systems offers a free 90-day chance to try this great service that includes access to online condition books, horse tracking, nicking reports, etc. at no risk.
Lavin Insurance Services	Group rates on Equine Liability Insurance: This is a cost effective group-rate policy to protect your assets in case of an injury or damage to property arising from your equine activities. more details
	Representation in:    • Purse negotiations with racetracks    • Legislative matters    • National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) - THP is a member through National HBPA    • Texas Racing Commission (TRC)    • Texans for Ecnomic Development (TED)    • National HBPA (NHBPA)
Other Member Benefits Include: On-track doctor services for trainers, grooms, and stable foremen Outings to special events during live meets Off-track shuttle services for members living in the stable areas Continuing education seminars for owner and trainer members Horsemen's appreciation dinners