Mission Statement – California Thoroughbred Trainers

CTT is committed to supporting California Thoroughbred Racing & California’s Thoroughbred Trainers.

Our mission is to:

Foster, promote, and otherwise encourage a healthy economic climate and public acceptance of the Thoroughbred horse racing industry, as well as productive, positive relations among its participants
Work for the improvement of living and working conditions for the employees of members
Provide retirement benefits for those who have devoted a significant portion of their working careers caring for horses at racetracks in the State of California
Protect the safety and general welfare of members, their stable personnel and their horses
Work with racetrack management to ensure acceptable training and stable area conditions, proper emergency procedures, responsible vanning service, and reasonable stabling schedules
Represent the interests and rights of our members in any matters with any industry-related organization on issues involving our members’ interests
Represent the interests of members in any matters with any local, state, or federal government and any agency thereof and any racing commission
Inform and educate our members and other segments of the industry regarding any matter important to the interests of members and other segments of the industry
Foster a better understanding of the industry by the public and by the horse racing community
Arrange for publications, seminars and any other activities or services which will achieve such purposes
Otherwise assist our members in any matters affecting their interests in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry in the State of California.