A hearing on the Horseracing Integrity Act showed little industry agreement on the bill — but unanimity that the industry must act on equine safety.
Mid-Atlantic regulators, racetrack operators, and horsemen have adopted a strategic plan to reduce equine fatalities.
The Maryland Racing Commission upheld the July disqualification of Mike Trombetta trainee Struth Tuesday, after a long hearing hinging on the absolute insurer rule.
The diversity of interests represented in the second Maryland Horse Industry Day demonstrated how far the industry has come in working together.
Tuesday’s Maryland Horse Industry Day in Annapolis brought the equine industry and legislators together and included the announcement of a new economic impact study.
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.