Indiana’s revelation that one of racing’s most widely used testing labs missed seven positives, including a Class 1, demands action by the states.
Nine states — including five in the mid-Atlantic — have fully adopted the RMTC’s uniform medication rules, the organization said.
The line between therapy and abuse for horses isn’t always bright, but experts say the National Uniform Medication Program, and proper diagnosis, will help.
New medication rules will give states in the mid-Atlantic region uniform medication policies. But some horsemen worry whether testing and penalty guidelines will accomplish their aims.