Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which represents horsemen at Parx Racing, works to guarantee the live racing program, protect horsemen’s rights, offer health care and pensions, and provide benevolence programs. The PTHA, which is active in legislative and regulatory issues in Pennsylvania, created the Horsemen’s Purchasing Association, which sells equine supplies on site. The organization also offers various insurance programs for horsemen, a benefit trust for stable employees who are eligible for health insurance, and medical services for backstretch workers. The organization has an 11-member board of five trainers, five owners, and the president. Elections are held once every three years. The PTHA in 2000 inaugurated the Granny Youmans Scholarship Fund to aid stable employees and their dependents.
PTHA BOARD
President: Salvatore M. DeBunda Esq.
Owner/Directors
Jeffrey Matty Jr., Executive Director
Steven A. Appel, DDS, First Vice President
Jack Armstrong
Charles Asenio
John Nash
Trainer/Directors
Philip Aristone, Second Vice President
Kathleen DeMasi
Edward Colletti Jr.
Robert Reid Jr.
John Servis
Scott Lake
PTHA STAFF
Vicky Mangini, Office Manager
Danielle Montgomery, Turning for Home Program Administrator
Danielle Gibson, Public Relations Director
Nicole Guzman, Accounting Manager
Amanda-Kate Lenzi, Benefits Coordinator
Diane Day, Horsemen’s Purchasing Association Manager
Lauren Young, HPA
Leslie Sanders, HPA
Jonas Williams, HPA Dock Supervisor
