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The Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) announced several enhanced initiatives for 2024 and record results from the 2023 racing season to the large crowd at its recent annual meeting.

On Saturday, Jan. 20, Blaine MacPherson, Chair of the PEI Harness Racing Industry Association, and David MacKenzie, General Manager of Red Shores, announced that the 2024 PEI harness racing season plans to offer more race dates to reflect an increasing horse population.

P.E.I.'s chief veterinary officer is advising horse owners to take precautions after an outbreak of equine herpes in Nova Scotia.

Blaine MacPherson, Chair of the PEI Harness Racing Industry Association, announced on Thursday, Oct. 5 that there will be increased purse levels for all stakes and overnight competitors racing on Prince Edward Island in 2024. 

Research in P.E.I. potato fields using enhanced efficiency fertilizer is showing results that scientists say are 'very significant', and could help Canada meet its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent.

The P.E.I. Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) held its annual meeting in front of a large crowd on Tuesday, April 11 at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park, providing a recap of the successful 2022 harness racing season and unveiling initiatives for 2023.

Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park and the Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) today (Thursday, June 16) released the details of the 2022 Gold Cup and Saucer owner’s package and a 'Smash The Track Record Bonus.'

Red Shores Summerside and the PEI Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) announced on Wednesday (June 8) an update on the dates and conditions for the 2022 Governor's Plate and Ruby Chappell Memorial Stakes for mares. 

The P.E.I. Harness Racing Industry Association in partnership with the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Industry Association is excited to present the first inaugural Gamester - Pinkney Memorial Rookie Cup with the rising rookie stars of Atlantic Canadian harness racing. 

The P.E.I. Harness Racing Industry Association (PEIHRIA) and Red Shores Racetrack and Casino today (Tuesday, May 31) announced three events for trotters.