Alan Balch

Alan Balch discusses the current political and social climate of horse racing and training.
BizSoup Podcast Episode 012 with John DeBevoise
President Alan F. Balch, USA Equestrian Trust, has enjoyed horses his entire life. He competed as a junior with Saddlebreds, Hunters, and Jumpers and went on to officiate in many capacities in competition management, including paddock steward, announcer, and manager. He has announced at many horse competitions including the National Horse Show in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, KY, and Devon and the American Royal in Kansas City, MO.
His management of the Del Mar National, The Forum International, and the Santa Anita International led to his responsibility as Competition Manager for the equestrian sports of the Games of XXIII Olympiad at Los Angeles in 1984 in Santa Anita, CA.
He was a Trustee and Director of United States Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Association for many years. He was also the President of the National Horse Show Association an USA Equestrian from 1997-2003. In 2004 he was elected Director of USA Equestrian Trust. Balch is also a long-time member and past President of Flintridge Riding Club in California. In 2010 he was named Executive Director of California Thoroughbred Trainers in Arcadia, CA.
Listen to this information packed BizSoup Podcast episode with Alan Balch about the consolidation of the horse racing industry.
●     Why local racetracks are closing and being replaced by real estate instead.
●     How the simulcast of major horse races has had a major impact on smaller local tracks.
●     Why people should expect to see an enhancement of existing racetracks as opposed to new ones being constructed.
Connect with Alan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-balch-3298b915
 
 
 
 
 

Alan Balch discusses the current political and social climate of horse racing and training.

BizSoup Podcast Episode 012 with John DeBevoise

President Alan F. Balch, USA Equestrian Trust, has enjoyed horses his entire life. He competed as a junior with Saddlebreds, Hunters, and Jumpers and went on to officiate in many capacities in competition management, including paddock steward, announcer, and manager. He has announced at many horse competitions including the National Horse Show in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, KY, and Devon and the American Royal in Kansas City, MO.

His management of the Del Mar National, The Forum International, and the Santa Anita International led to his responsibility as Competition Manager for the equestrian sports of the Games of XXIII Olympiad at Los Angeles in 1984 in Santa Anita, CA.

He was a Trustee and Director of United States Equestrian Team and American Horse Shows Association for many years. He was also the President of the National Horse Show Association an USA Equestrian from 1997-2003. In 2004 he was elected Director of USA Equestrian Trust. Balch is also a long-time member and past President of Flintridge Riding Club in California. In 2010 he was named Executive Director of California Thoroughbred Trainers in Arcadia, CA.

Listen to this information packed BizSoup Podcast episode with Alan Balch about the consolidation of the horse racing industry.

●     Why local racetracks are closing and being replaced by real estate instead.

●     How the simulcast of major horse races has had a major impact on smaller local tracks.

●     Why people should expect to see an enhancement of existing racetracks as opposed to new ones being constructed.

Connect with Alan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-balch-3298b915