National HBPA Conference to probe AI, prediction m…
A National HBPA release (Above: a race at Horsemen’s Park, the Omaha track owned by the Nebraska horsemen. Photo courtesy Horsemen’s Park) LEXINGTON, Ky. (Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026) — Artificial intelligence on the track and
HIWU advisory re: Adenosine, Hemo 15 — use a…
Unedited horsemen’s advisory from HIWU (Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit): JUN 11, 2025 In recent months, HIWU has adjudicated several cases under the Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program related to adenosine, a vasodilator,
HISA/HIWU virtual town hall April 11 1-2p ET
Unedited advisory from HISA/HIWU Join Us for a Live Town Hall on April 11 Don’t forget to register for a special town hall this Friday, April 11 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, where HISA and HIWU leadership will
Horsemen: Know the 2025 health requirements to get…
2025 EQUINE HEALTH GUIDE Entry onto KY Thoroughbred Tracks, Training Facilities etc Contact: Rusty.ford@ky.gov December 4, 2024 Downloadable PDF version The following is from Rusty Ford, equine operations consultant for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office
5th Circuit Court of Appeals again rules HISA unco…
A National HBPA press release (Photo: Daniel Suhr, president of the Center for American Rights and HBPA lead counsel, left, with National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback at last year’s HBPA Conference) NEW ORLEANS, LA
Major sales company announce stricter medication p…
Press release from Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton and Ocala Breeders’ Sales LEXINGTON, KY & OCALA, FL (March 26, 2024) – Officials from Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton Company Inc., and Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company Inc. (OBS) today jointly
New ARCI chair calls for common sense in HISA rule…
An ARCI press release (Doug Moore photo courtesy ARCI) The new Chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), Commissioner Doug Moore of Washington State, called for racing industry unity and common sense
Arnold: Horsemen must speak out – loudly …
Open letter to horsemen by trainer Rusty Arnold: I received notification and today am accepting the penalties for a horse in my care testing for a controlled substance under current HISA/HIWU regulations. For the 2-year-old filly