Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association

What Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association does

The Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (LAHBPA), legally Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association 1993 Inc., is a non-profit membership association headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana that provides back-office and benefits administration for licensed horse racing professionals across the state. Its core services include Horsemen's Bookkeeper functions at all four Louisiana racetracks (Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs, Fair Grounds, Louisiana Downs), a Medical Benefit Trust with eligibility tied to 8 starts in 12 months, a Pension Trust, and the HWCIT worker's compensation program. Services are delivered through a network of field offices co-located with each racetrack, plus a central headquarters on Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans and a separate 210-acre Copper Crowne Training Center in Opelousas featuring a Louisiana Racing Commission-sanctioned 6.5 furlong training track and 70-stall rehab facility.

Name

Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association

Legal name

Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association 1993 Inc.

Website

https://lahbpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LAHBPA is a Louisiana non-profit membership association providing bookkeeper services, medical benefits, pension, and worker's compensation administration to licensed horse owners, trainers, and grooms at the state's four racetracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horse Racing Industry Association Services

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services (MPAEADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Equine Rehabilitation, Layup & Retirement Facilities (AFAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Horsemen association services
• Race track bookkeeper services
• Equestrian pension benefits
• Worker compensation administration
• Equestrian training facility

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Services and Trust Fund Management: LAHBPA operates as a non-profit membership organization managing multiple trust funds: Horsemen's Bookkeeper, Pension Trust, Medical Benefit Trust, and HWCIT. Revenue supports member services including bookkeeper functions, medical benefits administration, pension plans, and worker's compensation programs for horse racing professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LAHBPA is a nonprofit membership association that provides back-office financial and benefits services to horse racing professionals in Louisiana. Its core offerings include horsemen's bookkeeper services at four racetracks, a Medical Benefits Program, a Pension Plan, and a Worker's Compensation program, supplemented by the Copper Crowne Training Center for equestrian training and rehabilitation.

Product overview

LAHBPA is a membership-based horsemen's association offering a coordinated suite of services to horse racing participants in Louisiana. The organization operates bookkeeper offices at four racetracks (Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs, Fair Grounds, Louisiana Downs), provides medical and pension benefit programs, manages worker's compensation claims, and operates the Copper Crowne Training Center as its flagship facility. The portfolio includes both service offerings (bookkeeper services, medical benefits, pension, worker's comp) and the physical Copper Crowne equestrian training center with a Louisiana Racing Commission-sanctioned training track.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Copper Crowne Training Center: Equestrian training center with state-of-the-art facilities including a 6½ furlong training track, 70-stall rehab facility, barns, and boarding/foaling facilities on 210 acres of oak-lined pastureland

Products and services

• Horsemen's Bookkeeper Services Financial back-office services for horse owners and trainers, with bookkeepers stationed at four Louisiana racetracks (Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs, Fair Grounds, Louisiana Downs) and the main office. Handles W-9 processing, claims payments, money transfers, check approvals, and wire information.
• Medical Benefits Program Health benefit program for LAHBPA members including Owner/Trainer Application Form and Grooms/Hot Walkers Application Form with eligibility requirements of 8 starts at Louisiana race tracks within 12 months.
• Pension Plan Retirement benefit plan for eligible LAHBPA members, including pension benefits application, update forms, and direct deposit options.
• Worker's Compensation Program Worker's compensation coverage for work-related accidents at Louisiana racetracks, with dedicated reporting tools, complaint handling phone lines, and on-site coordinators.
• Copper Crowne Training Center A 210-acre equestrian training facility near Opelousas, LA featuring a 6½ furlong sand-based training track sanctioned by the Louisiana Racing Commission for official workouts and gate cards, a 70-stall rehab facility, 56-stall barns with turn-out paddocks, 20,000-square-foot veterinary clinic, and foaling/boarding facilities.
• Field Offices at Louisiana Racetracks Physical office locations at Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs, Fair Grounds, and Louisiana Downs providing bookkeeper services, chaplain services, and physician access during racing meets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Medical benefit eligibility requires 8 starts at Louisiana race tracks within 12 months
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National HBPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level affiliate organization representing horse racing professionals. LAHBPA participates in national initiatives including the Claiming Crown event and advocates on federal legislation affecting horsemen (e.g., HISA/RHSA).
• Louisiana Racing CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory body overseeing horse racing in Louisiana. LAHBPA works with the commission on licensing, medication rules, and racing regulations.
• Delta DownscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLouisiana race track where LAHBPA maintains a field office with bookkeeper services for horsemen.
• Evangeline DownscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLouisiana race track where LAHBPA maintains a field office with bookkeeper services for horsemen.
• Fair Grounds Race Course & SlotscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric New Orleans race track where LAHBPA maintains a field office. Hosted the 2023 Claiming Crown event featuring $1 million in purses.
• Louisiana DownscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLouisiana race track in Bossier City where LAHBPA maintains a field office with bookkeeper services.
• Claiming CrownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by National HBPA and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA). Event provides spotlight for claiming-level horses with $1 million+ in purses. LAHBPA promotes eligibility and participation among Louisiana horsemen.
• Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization co-founding the Claiming Crown event with National HBPA.
• Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in promoting Louisiana-bred stakes races with minimum $100,000 purses. Also offers scholarships through LQHBA.
• Copper Crowne Training CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAHBPA-affiliated 210-acre equestrian training facility near Opelousas, LA. Features a 6.5 furlong Louisiana Racing Commission-sanctioned training track, 70-stall rehab facility, veterinary clinic, and boarding facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Horse Council: National trade association representing the entire equine industry in Washington, D.C. Comparable as a broader industry advocacy body, but with a wider species and discipline scope rather than a state-licensed horsemen services mandate.
• The Jockey Club: The U.S. thoroughbred registry and broad industry governance body. Comparable as a senior horse racing industry organization, but operating at a registry/policy level rather than delivering direct member services like LAHBPA.
• Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association: National organization co-founding the Claiming Crown with National HBPA and partnering with LAHBPA on Louisiana-bred stakes. Comparable as a broad industry body serving similar owners/trainers but with a national advocacy and ownership-promotion focus rather than state-level service administration.
• National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association: The national umbrella HBPA of which LAHBPA is a Louisiana state affiliate. Directly comparable because it operates at the same level (representing horsemen, advocating on federal legislation, co-founding the Claiming Crown) but with a broader, multi-state scope rather than a single-state operational footprint.

Direct peers

• New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association: New York's horsemen's association providing back-office financial and benefit services to owners, trainers, and backstretch workers. Comparable in offering an integrated service stack at state racetracks and serving as the official representative body for licensed horsemen.
• Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association: Pennsylvania's state HBPA delivering racing-related administrative and benefit services to horsemen. Directly comparable in function and service model to LAHBPA's integrated offering.
• Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association: Florida's state HBPA serving horsemen at Florida tracks. Comparable in providing bookkeeper, medical, pension, and worker's comp services under a single state-level association structure.
• California Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association: California's HBPA chapter representing horsemen across multiple California tracks. Comparable as a sister state HBPA offering the same suite of financial and benefit administration services to licensed racing participants.
• Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association: A fellow state HBPA providing member services, bookkeeper functions, and benefit administration to licensed horsemen in Kentucky. Directly comparable in mission, service stack (medical/pension/worker's comp), and racing association governance role.

Regional players

• Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association: Louisiana's state thoroughbred breeding association, which partners with LAHBPA to promote Louisiana-bred stakes races. Comparable as a regional industry body serving Louisiana racing participants, but focused on breeding rather than back-office member services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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