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Equine fatality rate declined in 2016

Press Release / 8 years

5 min read

For the fourth straight year, the equine fatality rate declined in 2016 and now is 23 percent below 2009 levels, the Jockey Club said.

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Dr. Tim Parkin
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
Grayson-Jockey Club Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit
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200 attend racehorse welfare summit

Press Release / 9 years
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7 min read

The seventh Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit ended following 12 reports on topics ranging from racing surfaces and equine injuries to rider safety and beyond.

Equine Injury Database shows fatal injury drop

The Biz / 9 years

4 min read

The Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database showed a 14 percent drop in the frequency of fatal injury in 2015 versus the prior year.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 24, 2025

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 23, 2025

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer stats

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025

Equine fatality rate declined in 2016

200 attend racehorse welfare summit

Equine Injury Database shows fatal injury drop

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July.

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025