WABRA cordially invites you to attend our annual fall membership meeting, scheduled for Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the Oxbow Restaurant located at 170 East Main Street, Lander, Wyoming. Tentative agenda items include Wyoming Bred Futurity, Derby and Maturity race conditions for Sweetwater Downs (payments, distances, added money & juvenile races), Thunder Plains racetrack, number of Wyoming Bred races per day & claiming prices, horsemen's Q & A, election of 2026 directors. The meeting will commence at 3pm, with dinner to follow around 6pm. Dinner will be ordered from the menu, and an 18% gratuity will be automatically applied. If you prefer to join via Zoom, please contact Jessie Whipp at wyallbreedsracing@gmail.com for the meeting details.
Any current member meeting the qualifications, who is interested in serving on the 2026 board of directors, can add their name to the Director Ballot by calling or emailing Jessie Whipp before November 14th. The director must be in good standing and it is helpful if they have access to email. The board will consist of ten Wyoming residents, one Utah resident, one Idaho resident and one resident from any state besides Utah and Idaho. The out-of-state nominee needs to be chosen through their state nominations to be added and voted on by WABRA's membership. All members and directors are expected to follow the organization’s Code of Conduct. There will be no nominations from the floor at the meeting. Ballots will be prepared and ready by the beginning of the membership meeting (one vote per membership).
Should you require lodging accommodation, please contact the Rodeway Inn Pronghorn Lodge at 150 East Main Street, Lander, WY 82520, by calling 307-332-3940.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Wyoming All Breeds Racing Association-2 (WABRA) is a non-profit organization that was created in 1982 to represent the interests of horsemen racing in the state of Wyoming, supporting live racing and breeder incentives. While not explicitly labeled as an HBPA, it serves a similar function by acting as a liaison between horse owners, race operators, and state agencies. WABRA plays a critical role in representing the interests of all horse owners and trainers at Wyoming racetracks. Advocating for their members in various aspects of racing, including important negotiation agreements with track operators while maintaining a close working relationship.
WABRA’s negotiations are directed towards:
WABRA serves as the voice of owners and trainers, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed in negotiations with track operators and contributing to the overall health and sustainability of the sport of horse racing in Wyoming for both the public and horseman who rely on the program for their livelihood.
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