The Arkansas HBPA is officially recognized as the organization representing the owners and trainers in Arkansas. Every person who starts a horse is automatically considered a member of the Arkansas HBPA. The Arkansas HBPA is an affiliate of the National HBPA.

The Arkansas HBPA has created a special fund to aid trainers, dependents of trainers, and back stretch personnel of medical expenses not covered by insurance or worker’s compensation. It may also be extended in special circumstances for personal assistance.

ELIGIBILILTY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be a licensed thoroughbred trainer, full time groom or licensed employee of trainer.

2. Employees on farm are eligible if they are licensed at the race track.

3. Any exceptions would have to be considered by the Arkansas HBPA Board of Directors.

LIMITS ON BENEFITS:

Maximum in any one year is a negotiated settlement of not more than $3,500 for any one claim.

The Arkansas HBPA will consider requests for assistance only after all insurances, or other sources of payment are exhausted.

1. No cover on prescriptions.

2. No cover on eye-glasses.

3. Up to $2,500 for funerals that are approved by the Arkansas HBPA Board of Directors.

4. No cover for self inflicted injuries or act of violence.

DENTAL:

The Arkansas HBPA will pay for extractions of teeth. Special needs would have to be approved by the Arkansas HBPA Board of Directors.

Limits on the amount of Medical Expenses to be paid by the Secretary Treasurer of the Arkansas HBPA without the consent of the Board of Directors on any one claim are $1,000.