NY Slaughter rulings
https://www.timesunion.com/projects/2022/new-york-race-horse-slaughter/?fbclid=IwAR38V7itO8YwNwe7Abxe6RNEikjKlMnHunwz8_mEYgLObkMUPHkUkvqVVQU With awareness and careful tracking, programs such as Turning for Home have made an enormous impact, with our racehorses no longer able to go directly to slaughter facilities of "known kill buyers". The total Thoroughbred percentage is down to 4.6%,
Horsemen U
http://tharacing.com/continuing-education/ https://horsemenu.mclms.net/en/package/5762/course/11214/view HORSEMEN U: A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION RESOURCE To assist you in complying with Continuing Education regulations, the California Thoroughbred Trainers, Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, and New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association have partnered to create a website to meet the Continuing Education (CE)
COMMISSIONS TAKE PASS ON COLLECTING HISA ASSESSMENTS, VOICE LINGERING CONCERNS
By: Tom LaMarra Posted: April 27, 2022 Racing commissions in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware during meetings held April 26 announced that they will not remit and collect fees for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, whose Racetrack Safety Program takes effect
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: POSITIVE CHANGES IN PENNSYLVANIA
From paulickreport.com https://pennhorseracing.com/news/letter-to-the-editor-positive-changes-in-pennsylvania/ Over the past few months there have been stories about various state racing commissions doing or not doing things for the good of the sport. The Triple Crown season always brings more of a spotlight on the sport and,
HISA Registration
HORSEMEN: PLEASE SEE THE RULES AND REGULATION REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO HISA, GOING INTO EFFECT JULY 1ST. THE PTHA OFFICE IS HERE TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY IN REGARDS TO REGISTRATION NOT ONLY FOR OWNERS AND TRAINERS BUT YOUR HORSES.PLEASE STOP IN
Dr. Scott Palmer thinks HISA may accelerate the use of wearable technology.
Panel Discusses Benefits of Wearable Technology By Joe Perez Wednesday, 7:19 PM https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259806/panel-discusses-benefits-of-wearable-technology Just like the world of everyday people and professional athletes, wearable technology has begun to make inroads in Thoroughbred racing. Speaking at the 10th Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit at Keeneland June 22,
PA Horse Racing Commission Releases Equine Safety And Welfare Action Plan Quarterly Report
https://pennhorseracing.com/news/pa-horse-racing-commission-releases-equine-safety-and-welfare-action-plan-quarterly-report/
Open Letter on HISA
August 30, 2022 HISA launched almost two months ago and today there will be another hearing in Louisiana concerning its operating status. The THA, along with our colleagues at TOC, KTA and TOBA, have been engaged directly with HISA to create
MIKE BALLEZZI’S LASTING IMPACT AT PARX
Michael P. Ballezzi, Sr. Esq., age 76, on August 31, 2022 of Phoenixville, formerly of Upper Darby, PA. Michael was a District Magistrate and member of The PA Thoroughbred Horseman’s Assoc. “PTHA”. Survived by his wife Ardith “Ardie” (nee Cann), his