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In the News
Below are articles pertaining to Welfare and Safety issues currently in the news. All articles are reprinted with permission from the copyright owner. |
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NYRA - Dan Silver, August 9, 2010
Thoroughbred Retirement Day at Spa on August 18; NYRA Making
Courier-Journal.com, June 28, 2010
Outriders take care of Churchill Downs' tricky situations
BloodHorse.com, June 22, 2010
Unwanted Horse Coalition Takes the Next Step
NTRA, June 22, 2010
RECORD TURNOUT AT THE 9th ANNUAL TRACK SUPERINTENDENTS’ FIELD DAY AT BELMONT
Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission, June 22, 2010
New Total Carbon Dioxide Testing Procedure
Arlington Park, June 7, 2010
Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen & Racetracks Create Program to Provide Care for Retired Racehorses
Louisville Courier-Journal, May 27, 2010
Hole Repaired in Churchill Downs’ Backstretch
Daily Racing Form, May 18, 2010
Lone Star seeking new safety procedure
BloodHorse.com, May 17, 2010
UC Davis Program Receives $3 Million Pledge
NTRA , May 13, 2010
Sunland Park receives provisional accreditation
NYRA Communications, May 13, 2010
SPOTLIGHT ON BLACKSMITHS
CHRB , May 11, 2010
CHRB Safety Standards
NTRA , May 10, 2010
Pimlico Receives Full Safety Accreditation
NTRA, May 6, 2010
Ninth annual Track Superintendents' Field Day to be held at Belmont Park June 13-15
Associated Press , April 29, 2010
Racing seeks balance in regulating some steroids
The Saratogian, April 28, 2010
Professionals Have Different Opinions on Medications and Injuries, but Changes are Undeniable
Louisville Courier-Journal, April 26, 2010
Inexperienced Jockeys are a Danger - Tighter rules are being sought
Louisville Courier-Journal, April 26, 2010
Horse Industry Rushes to Synthetic Racetrack Stalls
Louisville Courier-Journal, April 26, 2010
Keeneland Said to be Shining Example of an Improving Kentucky Track
Louisville Courier-Journal, April 26, 2010
Insurance Issues Include Costs and Who Pays
Louisville Courier-Journal, April 26, 2010
Jockey Safety No Sure Bet, Dangerous Sport Seeks Improvements
Churchill Downs Inc., April 22, 2010
CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED ‘SAFETY FROM START TO FINISH’
RMTC , April 15, 2010
RMTC RECOMMENDS NEW PHENYLBUTAZONE THRESHOLD LEVEL, ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF RECENT RULINGS DATABASE
ThooughbredTimes.com, April 14, 2010
Scollay calls on regulators to use new injury statistics
Eric Wing - NTRA, April 14, 2010
Safety Alliance releases 2010 Code of Standards
BloodHorse.com, March 17, 2010
Kentucky Has New Equine Drug-Testing Contract
BloodHorse.com, March 15, 2010
Officials: Track Consistency, Maintenance Key
NYRA.com, March 5, 2010
NYRA Spotlight Videos
BloodHorse.com, March 1, 2010
NY Drug-Testing Lab to Move From Cornell
Daily Racing Form, March 1, 2010
Stronach: No surface change
BloodHorse.com, March 1, 2010
Stronach Says He wants to Leave Santa Anita Main Track Alone
School of Veterinary Medicine - University of California, Davis, February 28, 2010
Can Racetrack Surface Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury in Thoroughbred Racehorses?
Blood-Horse, February 26,2010
KY Equine Welfare Bill Passes House
Blood-Horse, February 25, 2010
Arthur - California Deaths Declined in '09
Fran Jurga's Hoof Blog
Canadian College Expands Farrier Program to Two-years, February 18, 2010
College
Unwanted Horse Coalition , February 16, 2010
Unwanted Horse Coalition Media Roundup
ESPN.com - Jay Privman - Daily Racing Form, February 13, 2010
Differing Interpretations of Injury Stats
California Horse Racing Board, February 8, 2010
racing integrity video
The Hoof Blog
Racetrack Surface Research Video, February 5, 2010
Video
Calracing.com, November 2, 2009
Safety and Integrity of Upmost Importantace in California
TheHorse.com, October 27, 2009
Government to Study Unwanted Horse Issues
Unwanted Horse Coalition Newsletter, October 2009
Media Roundup
Daily Racing Form, October 22, 2009
Big weights a thing of the past
ESPN.com, October 21, 2009
Study shows no turf edge on synthetics
BloodHorse.com, October 16, 2009
Voiding Claims Possible Under CHRB Proposal
The Horse, October 16, 2009
Conceptualizing the Kentucky Horse Industry as an Economic Cluster
The Blood-Horse, October 3, 2009
Applications Welcome
The Blood-Horse, October 3, 2009
Behind the Scenes
The Daily Racing Form, October 1, 2009
DRF Weekend: Myths and Realities of injury data
BloodHorse.com, September 6, 2009
AP Report: Racetrack Deaths Down Slightly
The Blood-Horse, September 3, 2009
New BH DVD: Conformation for Performance
Daily Racing Form, September 2, 2009
Raw data not the whole synthetic story
CHRB News Release, September 1, 2009
Safety Committee Reviews New Vests, Helmets & Whips
The Blood-Horse, August 27, 2009
Back Leg Injuries Tied to Synthetic Tracks
NTRA, August 20, 2009
Safety Alliance forms subcommittee on aftercare
NTRA, August 20, 2009
AAEP makes $15Kcontribution to Safety Alliance
CalRacing.com, August 16, 2009
California Takes its Drug Testing Seriously
NTRA, August 11, 2009
Labor Day weekend National Fundraising days for Alliance
The Blood-Horse, August 10, 2009
Breeders' Cup Adopts Tougher Drug Policy
The Blood-Horse, August 7, 2009
Del Mar 'House Rule' to Require Softer Whips
AAEP, August 5, 2009
"On Call" Veterinarians to Assist in Summer/Fall Racing Telecasts
The Blood-Horse, August 5, 2009
Possible Change in Drug Rule Questioned
ARCI, August 4, 2009
RCI to Modify NSAID Drug Rule
The Horsemen's Journal , Summer 2009
Backstretch Security
The Horsemen's Journal, Summer 2009
Groom Elite has become the Standard for Training in the Horse Racing Industry
The Horse, June 22, 2009
Widespread Drug Contamination Found at Racetracks
Thoroughbred Times, May 29, 2009
New Whip Rules in Effect at Woodbine
Thoroughbred Times, May 27, 2009
KY. Committee Moves Forward on Safety Vest Issue
The Blood-Horse, April 25, 2009
Dirt or Synthetic: Which is Safer?
Thoroughbred Times, March 4, 2009
Steriod Study Reveals Wide Variance in Steroid Residue
Thoroughbred Times, February 25, 2009
Kentucky Expects Timely TCO2 Testing
The Blood-Horse, February 10, 2009
Turfway Injuries Down in January
The Horse, January 28, 2009
Illinois Track Implements Welfare Plan
The Blood-Horse, February 2, 2009
AHC Meeting's Focus is Welfare of Horses
Horsetalk.co.nz, December 27, 2008
Blood Test Could Hold Key to Preventing Major Injuries
The Blood-Horse, January 21, 2009
Uniform Policies Set for Horse Sales
The Blood-Horse, January 20, 2009
BC Approves Stakes Program
The Blood-Horse, January 15, 2009
CHRB Launches Synthetic Track Study
Florida Department of Business Professional Regulation, December 18, 2008
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering Adopts Steroid Ban in Racing Horses
American Quarter Horse Association, January 13, 2009
AQHA Continues Focus on Animal Welfare Issues
Thoroughbred Times, January 12, 2009
Horsemen to Discuss Several Timely Issues
Lloyd's Equine Disease Quarterly, January 2009
The Racetrack: A Changing Perspective
Thoroughbred Times, December 15, 2008
KHRC Collecting Blood on Injured Horses
Thoroughbred Times, December 11, 2008
Industry Moves Toward Using Data to Prevent Injuries
Daily Racing Form, December 11, 2008
NTRA Nearly Ready to Launch Safety Program
The Blood-Horse, December 12, 2008
Officials: New Alliance Means Business
Daily Racing Form, December 9, 2008
Racing's Integrity Rated Low, Study Finds
Daily Racing Form, December 10, 2008
NTRA Battles Public Opinion
Thoroughbred Times, December 6, 2008
Symposium to Address Racing's Image
The Blood-Horse, November 8, 2008
SIP Report: 163 Steroid Tests Requested
Thoroughbred Times, November 8, 2008
Kentucky Looks into Changing Test Laboratories
The Horse, November 1, 2008
Thoroughbred Adoption Service Launched for FREE Horses
Thoroughbred Times, November 8, 2008
Breeders' Cup Horses Pass Steroid, EPO Tests
The Blood-Horse, October 28, 2008
Breeders' Cup Postscripts: All is Well
Louisville Courier-Journal, October 24, 2008
Breeders' has Breakdown Plan
The Horse, October 20, 2008
Therapeutic Steroid Use Distinct from Anabolic Steroids
NTRA, October 15, 2008
NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Release
The Blood-Horse, October 14, 2008
Toe Grabs Banned at CDI Tracks
The Blood-Horse, October 15, 2008
New York Latest State to Ban Steroids
Thoroughbred Times, September 16, 2008
Maryland Racing Commission to Adopt Steroid Rule
Thoroughbred Times, September 15, 2008
New Whips to be Tested at Keeneland
The Thoroughbred Times, September 17, 2008
Non-claiming takes effect in California on Saturday
Thoroughbred Times, September 5, 2008
NTRA Working on Implementation Plan for Reforms
The Blood-Horse, September 7, 2008
Ban on Steroids in KY Now in Effect
Thoroughbred Times, August 23, 2008
Medication, Safety Issues to the Fore
Thoroughbred Times, August 23, 2008
Text of Janney's Remarks at Round Table
The Blood-Horse, August 27, 2008
NY Trainers Weigh in on Toe Grabs
Thoroughbred Times, August 26, 2008
Louisiana Commission Passes Steroid Ban
The Blood-Horse, August 25, 2008
Kentucky Panel Approves Ban on Steroids
The Blood-Horse, August 23, 2008
RCI Reclassifies Steroids as Class 3
Thoroughbred Times, August 16, 2008
New Surfaces, New Rules
Thoroughbred Times, August 9, 2008
New-Age Whip
The Blood-Horse, August 9, 2008
Graded Stakes Tied to Adoption of Rules
The Blood-Horse, August 9, 2008
Stricter Calif. Steriod Penalties OK'd
The Blood-Horse, August 1, 2008
Model Rules Proposed for Toe Grabs
The Blood-Horse, August 1, 2008
Breeders' Cup Adopts Tough Steroids Rule
The Blood-Horse, August 1, 2008
Santa Anita Surface Overhaul in Progress
The Horse, July 24, 2008
Special Report: Racehorse Durability
The Blood-Horse, July 16, 2008
Inside Track: Safety First
The Blood-Horse, July 23, 2008
Forum- ''Other Side'' of Equine Welfare
The Blood-Horse, July 21, 2008
Foreign Trainers to Face Increased Drug Scrutiny in Great Britain
Thoroughbred Times, July 26, 2008
Buyers Request 22 Steroid Tests at July Sale
Thoroughbred Times, July 26, 2008
Opinions: Medications Need to be Cleaned Up
Thoroughbred Times, July 26, 2008
California, Kentucky Move Forward on Steroid Policy
Thoroughbred Times, July 26, 2008
Kentucky Commission Adopts Jockey Club Standards on Toe Grabs
Thoroughbred Times, July 26, 2008
Pennsylvania Testing Reduces Positives
The Blood-Horse, July 1, 2008
Understanding and Preventing Catastrophic Injuries
Thoroughbred Times, February 9, 2008
Steroid Issue Heats Up In Mid-Atlantic
The Blood-Horse, December 8, 2007
On the Right Track? (3 MB)
Thoroughbred Times, December 29, 2007
Kentucky Takes First Steps to Ban Steroids
The Blood-Horse, September 24, 2007
Commentary: Culture Change
Louisville Courier-Journal, September 23, 2007
Durability Rankings for Sires Lack Stars
Daily Racing Form, September 22, 2007
Panel Studying Synthetic Surfaces
The Blood-Horse, September 20, 2007
Second Welfare and Safety Summit Planned
Louisville Courier-Journal, September 20, 2007
Safety of Synthetic Racing Surfaces to be Studied
Thoroughbred Times, September 20, 2007
Welfare and Safety of Racehorse Initiatives Progressing
Thoroughbred Times, July 5, 2007
Agenda Set for Jockey Club Round Table Conference
Associated Press, May 31, 2007
Tracks to Monitor Horse Injuries
The Blood-Horse, May 31, 2007
Equine Injury Reporting System Receives More Support
Louisville Courier-Journal, May 30, 2007
Horse Injury Data to be Collected at 30 Tracks
Daily Racing Form, May 30, 2007
30 Racetracks to Compile Data on Racehorse Injuries
Thoroughbred Times, May 30, 2007
Uniform Equine Injury Reporting to Start June 1
Thoroughbred Times, February 21, 2007
Committee Supports California Rule on Toe Grabs
The Blood-Horse, November 2, 2006
Summit Issues Recommendations to Improve Racehorse Safety
The Blood-Horse, October 17, 2006
Welfare Summit Opens With Scientific Data, Frank Discussions
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