About DTHA

About DTHA

The Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of thoroughbred racing in Delaware.

Bessie Gruwell
Executive Director

Kim Sprenger
Program Coordinator

Lynda Furlong
Program Manager (DHAF)

Wes Jones
Backstretch Employee Assistance Program (BEAP)

The Association and its Board of Directors represent you, the horsemen, both owners and trainers, on a wide range of programs including the following:

Promoting live thoroughbred racing.
Advocating horsemen's interests with the Delaware Racing Commission, Delaware Legislature and Delaware Park management.
Working for the improvement of training facilities and living conditions of the horsemen, their employees, and backstretch personnel.
Supporting an on-track Wellness Clinic, with medical services for the backstretch.
Sponsoring the annual Owners Day celebration and racing event.
Providing social and recreational programs at Delaware Park.
Sponsoring a weekly Groom's contest to encourage pride and excellence in workmanship.
Offering re-cycled clothing free of charge to any Delaware Park licensee at the "Backstretch Boutique".
Keeping Delaware Park owners and trainers informed through a newsletter and website.
Staffing the Horsemen's Office to provide a wide array of services, seven days a week.
Providing Day Care financial assistance.
Providing a video race replay machine.
Supporting the Delaware Certified Thoroughbred Program (DCTP).
Offering a captive workers' compensation program.
Assisting with H2-B visas and other immigration issues.

DTHA WORKERS' COMPENSATION The Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (DTHA) offers association-sponsored workers' compensation coverage for trainers stabled at Delaware Park though MOC insurance services.
IMMIGRATION PROGRAM Pete Lizarzaburu works for International Personnel Resources (IPR) assisting with the H2-B visa program at Delaware Park.