Mid-Atlantic Strategic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities Introduces Horsemen’s Brochures
The Mid-Atlantic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities has introduced two brochures specifically designed to inform horsemen about the initiative. All seven states in the Mid Atlantic – Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia – endorsed
AAEP BOARD VOTES TO SUPPORT FEDERAL BILL, BUT HASN’T CHANGED POSITION ON LASIX
Share By Tom LaMarra Posted: Oct. 19, 2020 The American Association of Equine Practitioners Board of Directors has voted to support the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 based on the need for uniformity and the qualifications of individuals selected to serve
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Summary
Update: Sept. 29, 2020 The United States House of Representatives Sept. 29 passed the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 by a voice vote. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where a timetable for action is not currently known. The
New Regulations in PA Racing
Posted: July 28, 2020 The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission July 28 approved several policies and best practices endorsed by Mid-Atlantic regulators, horsemen and racetracks, including a six-strike riding crop rule that will take effect Aug. 1 in Delaware and Maryland. The PHRC,
LAYOFF REPORT FORMS, ONLINE SUBMISSIONS AVAILABLE THROUGH THA WEBSITE
By: Tom LaMarra Parx 150 Day Lay off report The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association website now offers a portal for online submission of the Layoff Report in six states in the Mid-Atlantic region. As part of the Mid-Atlantic Strategic Plan to Reduce Racehorse Fatalities,
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PTHA, PA EQUINE COALITION QUESTION LOGIC OF GOVERNOR’S REOPENING STRATEGY By: Tom LaMarra Posted: May 13, 2020 The Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which represents horsemen at Parx Racing, has questioned the logic of a decision by Gov. Tom Wolf to couple live racing
WITH FUNDING SHUT OFF, PURSES AND RACING SCHEDULES GET A MUCH CLOSER LOOK
By: Tom LaMarra Posted: April 15, 2020 As racetracks and horsemen’s groups await clarity on when live racing—probably with only essential personnel on hand at the outset—can resume in many jurisdictions, they also are re-examining purses and racing dates given revenue shortfalls
PA RACING COMMISSION OPPOSES RAID OF RACE HORSE DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND
By: Tom LaMarra Share Posted: Feb. 26, 2020 The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission Feb. 25 adopted a resolution opposing Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to take $204 million a year from the Race Horse Development Trust Fund to pay for a college scholarship program. Wolf