ms lynda tanaka chair ontario racing commission 20 dundas street west atrium on bay 9th floor toronto m5g 2n6 dear behalf of the horse industry association ohria i am pleased to submit 2003 improvement program annual report remains envy other jurisdictions and continues grow year saw a record 2 951 standardbred yearlings nominated sires stakes an increase 3 percent over 2002 levels in was valued at 51 9 million success be evidenced by performance our horses world wide stage number records broken each measures such as stallions sustained yearling sales statistics are included this these will assist review serve guide develop for 2004 requires team effort succeed board directors would like thank government partners staff