Karen B. Aaron re-elected VI Horse Owners Assoc. President
However, there were two new additions to the executive body, namely Craig A. Lake (Public Relations Officer) and Rosalind Leonard (Treasurer).
The full executive body includes President - Karen B. Aaron; Vice President - Lesmore Smith; Secretary - Melissa Young; Treasurer - Rosalind Leonard; Racing Secretary - Dwight E. Clyne; Security Officer - Roy A. Garraway; Public Relations Officer - Craig A. Lake; and Horse Owner Representative - Violet Delville.
Mrs. Aaron recounted some of the highlights of the previous year as being the six races held at Ellis Thomas Downs; Really Uptown’s victory in each of the three legs of the Triple Crown; Really Uptown’s victory in the St Thomas Governor's Cup and the Premier’s Cup being won by Plotter.
She also noted the achievement of having two horses purchased during the year via loans from the Association made possible by a Grant received from Honourable Myron V. Walwyn.
No VI Triple Crown for 2014
Mrs. Aaron disclosed that seven races were proposed for this year but noted that this is not expected to include the now annual Triple Crown.
Instead, the Virgin Islands will host the VI Classics on January 26, 2014. It is an invitational race open to horses from St Thomas and St Croix.
She further disclosed that additional loans are expected to be granted this year for the purchase of horses and fundraisers will also be on the calendar of events, with the first scheduled for February 2, 2014 at Ellis Thomas Downs – a Super Bowl Party with live music, entertainment, food and drinks.
The President extended thanks to the many sponsors that made it possible for the Association to host the 2013 races including LIME; Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith; Education Minister Honourable Myron V. Walwyn; Third District Representative Honourable Julian Fraser RA, Nona Vanterpool of Vanterpool Enterprises; Patsy Lake of One Stop Mall; Ashley Ritter of Tortola Concrete and the BVI Tourist Board.
Mrs. Aaron added, “I also want to thank CCT as our 2014 Corporate sponsor. Along with CCT we will continue to strive to build the sport to preserve this very important part of our culture.”
9 Responses to “Karen B. Aaron re-elected VI Horse Owners Assoc. President ”
good committee but be careful with L.
who does elect these people......when aruba was in, the sport was up on top of the game..the record shows that...they were able to get other persons interested In purchasing horses and the sponsors to sponsor the races..the other island association believed in them too that's why things were running so smooth then..i really thought the horse men of today could of seen that..now look..another whole year set back..gush man!