The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association was formed to represent and protect the best interests of Standardbred industry participants and bring about a closer, more understanding relationship between members, racetracks, racing associations, governing bodies and the public.

SCCRA was formed in 1975 when a group of local racers wanted to run chariots at home instead of having to travel to Jerome, where the closest association was located. The chariot racing season always begins at the end of December and runs through the end of February when the qualifing teams from the club head to the state and world championship meets.