Captain Stanley “Cap” Harrison

Saskatchewan’s most distinguished builder of the sport of thoroughbred racing, Captain Stanley Harrison was recognized for his contributions as a breeder, trainer, writer and race official.

Captain Harrison used his talent to capture the spirit of his thoroughbreds for the enjoyment of the countless followers of the equestrian arts.

Captain Harrison judged at horse shows throughout the west. He spent many years as Saskatchewan’s director of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, and served as a steward at Assiniboia Downs in 1958.  He was a founding director of the Prairie Thoroughbred Breeders Association

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