The Lasix Question
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) recently published an easily understood, in-depth and complete report on Lasix, called , which can be found on their website, www.nytha.com, or by clicking . As you may know, many in our industry are
PTHA Hosts THA Meeting; Medication and Racehorse Welfare Main Topics
The PTHA hosted a quarterly Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association in Philadelphia meeting at the Hotel Palomar on November 15 and 16. Medication and racehorse health and safety topped the agenda, with most of the second day devoted to reviewing the New York Task
Two-Year-Old Lasix Ban Rescinded in PA
The ban on the use of race day Lasix for two-year-olds in PA was rescinded by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission on Thursday, January 24 as a result of the combined efforts of PTHA President Salvatore DeBunda, Executive Director Michael
Legislators Treated to Morning Hours at Parx
Earlier this month, PA legislators, their associates and families were invited to spend a morning touring the Parx backstretch. PTHA Executive Director Mike Ballezzi spoke about how important racing is to the economy in the Commonwealth, and the sight of
PA Equine Coalition Reduces Diversion of Race Horse Funds in State Budget
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition today announced that a provision of state code that resulted in the diversion of 17% -- more than $200 million over the last four years -- from the Race Horse Development Fund has
New PTHA Board Announced
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PA Equine Coalition Response to Rep. Stephens’ Proposed Legislation to Transfer $250 million from RHDF
Preface by Michael P. Ballezzi, Esq., Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association: On January 29, 2014, . While we fully appreciate that proper education is crucial, we do not believe that Rep. Stephens truly understands the purpose of
Pa. Equine Coalition Applauds Release of Auditor General Report Examining Diversion of Racing Funds
HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition today applauded the release of a report by Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale that detailed how $6 million in inappropriate charges to State Racing Fund were the result of overbilling to cover budget
An Open Letter to Horsemen
In the next few days, you may be receiving a ballot for the election of the President and Board of Directors of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association. As the saying goes “elections have consequences”. We agree.
Join the Fight to Change Pari-Mutuel Tax Withholding
THE DEADLINE HAS ALREADY PASSED. WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON OUR PROGRESS WITH THIS ISSUE. In response to efforts spearheaded by the NTRA, the United States Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are considering changes to reporting