Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc.

Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts, Inc.

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Welcome to the S.O.M. Inc. Homepage !

Very Important !

The legislative conference committee charged with crafting a possible Casino / Racino Bill has announced they plan to file the compromise version of the gambling legislation sometime on Friday July 30, 2010 to ensure ratification by the House of Representatives and Senate on Saturday July 31, 2010.

It is Still Important to Contact Your State Senators

Tell Them You Are A Standardbred Breeder and Ask Them To Support Expanded Gaming at Plainridge Racecourse Which Will Benefit The Breeding Industry In Massachusetts

To find your senator go to http://www.mass.gov/legis/

Contact The Governors Office
617-725-4005

The Governor holds veto power over this legislation. He has said he is not in favor of Racinos. Please call his office and ask the Governor not to veto a bill that includes Racinos. Tell them The Massachusetts Standardbred Breeding Program is in jeopardy.

Click here for Governors Web Site and E-Mail

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The Standardardbed Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. is the representative organization of Standardbred Breeders authorized by the Massachusetts State Racing Commission to administer the Massachusetts breeding program and Sire Stakes. The mission of the S.O.M. is to unite and represent the interests of Massachusetts Standardbred Breeders.
On this site you will find all information pertaining to stallion - broodmare - yearling registration, membership, eligibly, rules & regulations, payments, fees, payment forms and announcements.
If you have any questions or comments, send to info@sominc.net

S.O.M. MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts Inc. is to promote the business of Standardbred horse breeding and racing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in order to improve the Standardbred race horse and to foster and actively participate in such programs as will insure to the benefit of the members. To this end, the Standardbed Owners of Massachusetts, Inc. shall encourage the funding and the holding of restricted stakes racing as provided in existing and proposed Massachusetts Legislation. Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts Inc. shall at all times, strive to promote the breeding of quality Massachusetts Standardbred racehorses and to improve the breed. It shall further endeavor to promote the holding of restricted non stakes races for Massachusetts bred Standardbred horses.