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The Horsemen's Journal: Archive

The Ride of Their Lives
Patti Davis - Winter 2012 

Lessons In Liability
Peter Sacopulos - Winter 2012 

National HBPA Winter Convention Set for February 20-24, 2013
HBPA News - Winter 2012 

National HBPA Publication Earns Positive Review in Journal of American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
HBPA News - Winter 2012 

Taming Technology To Reach A Wider Audience
Kimberly French - Fall 2012 

Claiming Crown Announces New Nomination Process
HBPA News - Fall 2012 

HBPA Affiliates Pass Formal Resolutions in Support of Race-Day Lasix
HBPA News - Fall 2012 

Protecting Yourself: The NHBPA Owners and Trainers Liability Program
Denis Blake - Fall 2012 

Election Year 2012 Brings Exciting Changes and Opportunities for Horsemen Affected by Immigration
Will Velie and Craig McDougal - Fall 2012 

The Uncertain and Unknown Road Ahead: Race-Day Medication in the USA
Kimberly French - Summer 2012 

A Review of Efforts to Protect the Health of Jockeys and Horses in Horse Racing
National HBPA - Summer 2012 

Dynamic Video Endocsopy
Kimberly French - Summer 2012 

Champions of the People: How Jerry Crawford and Dale Romans Stepped in to Save the H-2B Visa Program
Will Velie - Summer 2012 

Summer Skin Problems in Horses
Heather Smith Thomas - Summer 2012 

Beyond the Wire: All Good Things Must Come to an End
Beyond the Wire - Summer 2012 

Wagering and Race Days Down, Purses Up Slightly in April
Industry News - Summer 2012 

The Jockey Club and NTRA Launch America’s Best Racing Website
Industry News - Summer 2012 

Purse for 14th Annual DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship Guaranteed at Minimum $1.5 Million
Industry News - Summer 2012 

New Horse Racing Mobile Application “Horse Races NOW !” Launched
Industry News - Summer 2012 

2012 Online Fact Book Available on The Jockey Club Website
Industry News - Summer 2012 

Equineline Mare Produce Records App Introduced for iPad
Industry News - Summer 2012 

New Website Enables Tracks to Publish Data from Equine Injury Database
Industry News - Summer 2012 

McErlean Re-Elected as TRA President
Industry News - Summer 2012 

The Jockey Club Unveils Naming App, Adds Enhancements to Identification App
Industry News - Summer 2012 

Gulfstream Park to Host 2012 Claiming Crown on December 1
HBPA News - Summer 2012 

National HBPA Legislative Update
Legislative Update - Summer 2012 

Medication Committee Corner: Furosemide, Equine Deaths from Acute EIPH, and Related Ethical Concerns
Medication Committee Corner - Summer 2012 

Good Weather and Good Information in Florida: The National HBPA’s 2012 Winter Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2012 

Who Controls Horse Racing: The West Virginia Supreme Court Made the Correct Call
Douglas L. McSwain and Derrick T. Wright - Spring 2012 

National HBPA CEO Phil Hanrahan: A Horseman Serving Horsemen
Melissa Sykes - Spring 2012 

No Sweat
Melissa Sykes - Spring 2012 

Department of Labor Releases New Regulations for H-2B Visa Program
William Velie and Craig McDougal - Springs 2012 

Equine Podiatry and Therapeutic Shoeing
Heather Smith Thomas - Spring 2012 

Medication Committee Corner: TOBA - “No Lasix for Two Year Old Graded Stakes!”
Medication Committee Corner - Spring 2012 

Legislative Update: Introducing the American Continental Group
Legislative Update - Spring 2012 

Finish Line Horse Products, Inc. Becomes Newest Sponsor of National HBPA
HBPA News - Spring 2012 

Race For Education Accepting Applications for 2012 Horsemen’s Scholarships Through April 15
HBPA News - Spring 2012 

National HBPA’s Laura Plato Recipient of the Race For Education’s 2011 Valedictorian Award
HBPA News - Spring 2012 

Equine Drug Testing and Therapeutic Medication Regulation Book Released
HBPA News - Spring 2012 

Havre de Grace Becomes Third Consecutive Female To Be Named Horse of the Year
Industry News - Spring 2012 

Equine Savings Announces Four Partner Programs
Industry News - Spring 2012 

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is Launched
Industry News - Spring 2012 

American Horse Council’s 2012 Immigration Reform Outlook
Industry News - Spring 2012 

The Jockey Club Unveils Publicly Available Thoroughbred Regulatory Rulings Database
Industry News - Spring 2012 

2012 Equibase Racing Yearbook App™ Now Available With New Features
Industry News - Spring 2012 

Registration for 2012 Daily Racing Form NHC Tour Underway
Industry News - Spring 2012 

Claiming Crown XIII: A Big Time in the Big Easy
Richard E. Glover, Jr. 

National HBPA Selects Phil Hanrahan as Chief Executive Officer
National HBPA - Winter 2011 

2011: A Year of Changes and Challenges for Immigration & Worksite Enforcement in the Horse Industry
Craig McDougal and William Velie 

New Technology Can Impact Methods of Training
Melissa Sykes 

Vaccinations for Racehorses
Heather Smith Thomas 

Equine Product Spotlight
Equine Product Spotlight - Winter 2011 

Medication Committee Corner: Lasix and Bleeders – A Classic American Horsemen’s Story
Medication Committee Corner - Winter 2011 

Wagering Down, Purses and Race Dates Up in October
Industry News - Winter 2011 

The Jockey Club Releases 2011 Report of Mares Bred Statistics
Industry News - Winter 2011 

USDA Tightens Slaughter Horse Transport Rules
Industry News - Winter 2011 

Jockey Club Partners with NBC Sports Group and Racetracks to Broadcast “Road to the Kentucky Derby
Industry News - Winter 2011 

DOL Proposes Changes to Child Labor Rules on Farms
Industry News - Winter 2011 

The Jockey Club Releases 2010 Breeding Statistics
Industry News - Winter 2011 

North American Listed Stakes Races to Undergo Further Review Annually
Industry News - Winter 2011 

Enhancement to Thoroughbred Connect Announced by The Jockey Club
Industry News - Winter 2011 

Bellocq Leaves National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2011 

Equineline.com Renews Sponsorship with National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2011 

Horseman Labor Solutions Continues to Support Horsemen as a Sponsor of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2011 

Big Dee’s Tack & Vet supplies Continues Sponsorship of National HBPA, Offers Members Celebratory $10
HBPA News - Winter 2011 

Salix in Seattle: The National HBPA’s 2011 Summer Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Fall 2011 

Kate’s Main Man: National HBPA 2010 Claimer of the Year
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Fall 2011 

Racing Industry’s Use of H-2B Visa Program in Jeopardy
Will Velie - Fall 2011 

Environmental Contaminants: Sensitive Testing Can Lead to False Positives for Innocent People
Kimberly French - Fall 2011 

Joint Therapies
Heather Smith Thomas - Fall 2011 

Medication Committee Corner: Are We Winning the Lasix War?
Kent H. Stirling - Fall 2011 

Race-Day Medication Debate Timeline
Fall 2011 

Bill Walmsley Named National HBPA’s 2010 Industry Service Award Winner
HBPA News - Fall 2011 

Rubio Joins National HBPA in Advisory Capacity as Organizations’ National Latino Liaison
HBPA News - Fall 2011 

National HBPA’s Plato Profiled by Thoroughbred Times for Its Feature on Racing’s “Unsung Heroes”
HBPA News - Fall 2011 

Wagering, Race Days Decline, Purses Increase in July
Industry News - Fall 2011 

The Jockey Club Commits $10 Million Over Five Years to Implement Recommendations from Industry Study
Industry News - Fall 2011 

Gibson Introduces Legislation to Protect Saratoga, All Tracks from Unintended Gambling Restriction
Industry News - Fall 2011 

Equineline Sales Catalog App Introduced for iPad
Industry News - Fall 2011 

American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Introduced
Industry News - Fall 2011 

NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Launches Aftercare Website
Industry News - Fall 2011 

Contributions to Retirement Checkoff Program Now Tax Deductible
Industry News - Fall 2011 

Equibase Launches Today’s Racing App for iPhone and Android Users
Industry News - Fall 2011 

Keeneland Launches Advance Deposit Wagering Platform
Industry News - Fall 2011 

Industry Debates RCI’s Call to End Drugs & Medication in Horse Racing Within Five Years
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Summer 2011 

The Horse Racing Drug Testing Laboratory System in the United States
Kimberly French - Summer 2011 

Hot Topics in Hot Springs: The National HBPA 2011 Winter Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Summer 2011 

U.S. Department of Labor Proposed Significant Changes to H-2B Temporary Worker Programs
Will Velie & Craig McDougal 

Can You Hear Me Now?
Melissa Sykes - Summer 2011 

Medication Committee Corner: Viewpoint - When 99.9% Pure Just Isn''''t Good Enough
Medication Committee Corner - Summer 2011 

Legislation to Change IHA to Allow Federal Regulation of Horse Racing Introduced in Congress
Industry News - Summer 2011 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators for April 2011
Industry News - Summer 2011 

1099 Reporting Requirement Repealed
Industry News - Summer 2011 

2011 Online Fact Book and State Face Books Now Available on The Jockey Club''''s Website
Industry News - Summer 2011 

AHC’S 2011 Hhorse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook Is Now Available
Industry News - Summer 2011 

2011 Claiming Crown Nomination Schedule and Forms Now Available on Redesigned ClaimingCrown.com
HBPA News - Summer 2011 

National HBPA 2011 Summer Convention Set for July 21-24 in Seattle
HBPA News - Summer 2011 

When ICE Comes to Visit: Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Criminal Liability
Will Velie and Craig McDougal - Spring 2011 

Tax Changes for Small Business
Joseph Pontrella - Spring 2011 

The Correlation Between Structure and Movement in Racehorses
Heather Smith Thomas - Spring 2011 

Stall Rest After Injury or Surgery
Heather Smith Thomas - Spring 2011 

Medication Committee Corner: Common Sense Medication Testing, R.I.P.
Medication Committee Corner - Spring 2011 

Coiming Soon - The National HBPA Online Store!
HBPA News - Spring 2011 

Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies Continues Sponsorship of National HBPA
HBPA News - Spring 2011 

National HBPA 2011 Summer Convention Set for Seattle
HBPA News - Spring 2011 

Race For Education Forms New Alliances, National HBPA to Administer Horseman’s Scholarship Program
HBPA News - Spring 2011 

New Savings Available to Horsemen Through EquineSavings.com
Industry News - Spring 2011 

1099 Reporting Repeal Amendment Passes
Industry News - Spring 2011 

The Jockey Club Launches Registry App for the iPhone Implements New E-Mail Notifications
Industry News - Spring 2011 

InCompass Launches Mobile Rundown App to Monitor Progress of Race Entries
Industry News - Spring 2011 

The Jockey Club to Continue Retirement Checkoff Program in 2011
Industry News - Spring 2011 

TRPB Targets Enhanced Ne twork Efficiency with Comprehensive Tote Security System
Industry News - Spring 2011 

The Jockey Club Reduces Price of Microchips
Industry News - Spring 2011 

Jockey and Quarter Horse Notifications Added to Free Equibase Virtual Stable® Service
Industry News - Spring 2011 

Sunland Park Receives Full Accreditation by NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance
Industry News - Spring 2011 

Zenyatta Voted 2010 Horse of the Year
Industry News - Spring 2011 

What Gives You the Right? Often Overlooked Issue of Horsemen’s Media Rights is Gaining Importance
Denis Blake 

The HBPA at Work Helping Horsemen Adapt to Immigration Change
Will Velie 

Understanding Laminitis
Kimberly French 

Equine Sports Massage Therapy Can Benefit Racehorses
Kaci Thornhill 

New DNA Testing Helps Isolate Contamination
Melissa Sykes 

Medication Committee Corner: The Missing Florida Bute Study
Kent Stirling - Winter 2010 

Equineline.com Renews Sponsorship with National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2010 

Horseman Labor Solutions Continues to Support Horsemen as a Sponsor of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2010 

Benefits for Horse Industry in Small Business Stimulus Bill
Industry News - Winter 2010 

The Jockey Club Releases 2009 Breeding Statistics, 2010 Report of Mares Bred Statistics
Industry News - Winter 2010 

Racing Secretaries Convene to Seek Solutions to Improve the Sport
Industry News - Winter 2010 

Equibase Introduces Racing Yearbook, Stats Central on equibase.com
Industry News - Winter 2010 

Univ. of Louisville College of Business Expands Commitment to Equine Education & Entrepreneuship
Industry News - Winter 2010 

Tattoo Lookup Now Available on The Jockey Club’s Registry Mobile
Industry News - Winter 2010 

NHBPA Closely Examines, Takes Positionon Industry Issues at Recent Summer Convention in Minneapolis
Richard E. Glover Jr. 

Claiming Crown XII: Ramsey Horses Prove a Headache for Competitors
Richard E. Glover Jr. 

No Flies On Doodle Named National HBPA’s 2009 Claimer of the Year
Richard E. Glover Jr. 

The Equine Eye
Melissa Sykes 

Medication Committee Corner: “Bute – 5 mcg. /ml. …To Be or Not To Be ”
Kent H. Stirling - Medication Committee Corner 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators for July 2010
Industry News - Fall 2010 

Pari-Mutuels as a Source for Purses Trending Down
Industry News - Fall 2010 

Churchill Downs Incorporated Completes Merger with Youbet.com, Inc.
Industry News - Fall 2010 

mobile.equineline.com Launched with Free Five-Cross Pedigrees
Industry News - Fall 2010 

NTRA Launches Interactive Virtual Horse Racing Game
Industry News - Fall 2010 

Farish Steps Down as Vice Chairman of The Jockey Club Janney Named as Successor
Industry News - Fall 2010 

Churchill Downs to Host 2011 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
Industry News - Fall 2010 

Joe Morris Returns to NTRA as Head of NTRA Advantage
Industry News - Fall 2010 

The Jockey Club Adds Auction History to Tattoo Identification Services
Industry News - Fall 2010 

NTRA and The Jockey Club Partner on NTRA ’s Foal Fund to Support Legislative Work
Industry News - Fall 2010 

Horsemen Helping Horsemen: The NHBPA Foundation Has Been Lending a Hand for More Than 50 Years
Denis Blake - Summer 2010 

The Excess Equine Equation : Racehorse Minus Racing Equals?
Melissa Sykes - Summer 2010 

Equine Shipping
Kimberly French - Summer 2010 

The New Lameness Locator
Heather Smith Thomas - Summer 2010 

Medication Committee Corner: Questionable Rule Changes
Medication Committee Corner - Kent H. Stirling 

National HBPA Summer Convention Set for July 21-25 in Minneapolis
HBPA News - Summer 2010 

National HBPA 2011 Winter Convention Slated for Hot Springs
HBPA News - Summer 2010 

Smaller Decrease in Wagering, Purses Seen in April
Industry News - Summer 2010 

NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Releases Updated Code of Standards for 2010
Industry News - Summer 2010 

Bowker Re-Elected Chairman of ROAP, 2010 St ewards’ Points of Emphasis Set
Industry News - Summer 2010 

UHC ’s “Own Responsibly” Brochures Now Available
Industry News - Summer 2010 

Efforts to Create an Interstate Racing and Wagering Compact Underway
Denis Blake - Spring 2010 

Omega Fatty Acid Supplementation - Current Research
Melissa Sykes - Spring 2010 

Tackling Issues in Tucson: National HBPA Winter Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2010 

Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Horses
Heather Smith Thomas - Spring 2010 

Industry Considers Effects of Changes to 2009 H-2B Visa Programs & Reacts to Changes in 2010 H-2A Vi
William Velie & Michael Brooks-Jimenez - Spring 2010 

Beyond the Wire: Why Online?
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2010 

Canterbury Park to Host Claiming Crown for Tenth Time in 2010
Spring 2010 

The Prolixin Problem
National HBPA Medication Committee Corner - Spring 2010 

National HBPA Launches Online Blog
HBPA News - Spring 2010 

Rachel Alexandr a Wins 2009 Horse of the Year as Eclipse Award Winners Are Announced
Industry News - Spring 2010 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators for January 2010
Industry News - Spring 2010 

Churchill Downs & NBC Sports Partner for “Road to the Kentucky Derby” Series
Industry News - Spring 2010 

Sportech Enters into Agreement to Purchase Scientific Games Racing Unit for Up to $83 Million
Industry News - Spring 2010 

The Jockey Club Renews Retirement Checkoff Program
Industry News - Spring 2010 

Breeders’ Cup Board Approves Strategic Planning Initiatives
Industry News - Spring 2010 

Independent Monitor Releases Public Report on NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance
Industry News - Spring 2010 

National HBPA Steps to the Plate on Jockey Mount Fee Issue
The Horsemen''''''''''''''''s Journal - Winter 2009 

Industry Continues to Strive for Rule Uniformity
Kimberly French 

Horse Industry Deals w/Changes in Immigration Regulations Resulting from Changes in Administrations
Will Velie 

Los Alamitos'''' Bermeo a Good Example of the Benefits a Chaplaincy Program Can Bring to a Racetrack
Denis Blake 

Buyer Beware of Racehorses with Long Pasterns
Toby Ramond 

Change
Beyond the Wire - Winter 2009 

The
Medication Committee Corner - Winter 2009 

Equineline.com Continues Sponsorship Support of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2009 

Big Dee''''s Tack & Vet Supplies Renews Sponsorship of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2009 

Horseman Labor Solutions Continues to Support Horsemen as a Sponsor of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2009 

Wagering Through October is Down Over $1 Billion Compared to 2008
Industry News - Winter 2009 

Churchill Downs, Inc. to Acquire YouBet.com, Inc.
Industry News - Winter 2009 

Californian Steve Hiatt Wins RTCA''''s 2009 White Horse Award
Industry News - Winter 2009 

ROAP Announces Launch of
Industry News - Winter 2009 

Uniform National Trainer''''s Test Study Guide Published by Welfare and Safety Summit
Industry News - Winter 2009 

Tourism Promotion Bill Passes Senate
Industry News - Winter 2009 

The Jockey Club Releases 2008 Breeding Statistics
Industry News - Winter 2009 

Current Day Scratches and Program Changes Now Available on equibase.com
Industry News - Winter 2009 

The Jockey Club Releases 2009 Report of Mares Bred Statistics
Industry News - Winter 2009 

Equine Industry Survey Launched by Americ an Horse Publications
Industry News - Winter 2009 

Claiming Crown XI: Antrim County Ups the Ante
Jim Wells - Fall 2009 

Antrim County Named National HBPA’s Claimer of the Year for 2008
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Fall 2009 

Enjoying History and Electing for the Future: he National HBPA’s 2009 Summer Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Fall 2009 

Laser Surgery
Kimberly French - Fall 2009 

Controversies Over Compounding
Heather Smith Thomas - Fall 2009 

Medication Committee Corner: Zero Tolerance, Alive and Kicking
Medcation Committee Corner - Fall 2009 

National HBPA President and Chairman Santanna Again Named to Thoroughbred Times Top 20
HBPA News - Fall 2009 

Wagering in July Declines 13.40 Percent Compared to July 2008
Industry News - Fall 2009 

Breeders’ Cup Elects Five New Board Members, Farish Re-Elected as Chairman
Industry News - Fall 2009 

The Unwanted Horse Coalition Releases National Survey Results
Industry News - Fall 2009 

Inaugural Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge to Debut During 2009 World Championships at Santa Anita
Industry News - Fall 2009 

Statement fr om NTRA President and CEO Alex Waldrop on New Senate Internet Gaming Legislation
Industry News - Fall 2009 

Breeders’ Cup and TVG Enter Multi-Year Partnership Agreement for World Championships
Industry News - Fall 2009 

equineline.com Expands Southern Hemisphere Pedigree and Results Information
Industry News - Fall 2009 

Montblanc Named Promotional Partner in the Timing Category for the Breeders’ Cup
Industry News - Fall 2009 

Groom Elite Has Become the Standard for Training in the Horse Racing Industry
Denis Blake - Summer 2009 

Backstretch Security
Kimberly French - Summer 2009 

Tendon Transplants Show Promise in Returning Injured Horses to Racing
Kimberly French - Summer 2009 

Bute: Not the Aspirin You Thought It Was
Melissa Sykes - Summer 2009 

Are New Model Rules Without Thresholds Fair to Horsemen?
Medication Committee Corner - Summer 2009 

More Than 200 Horses Nominated for Claiming Crown 2009 at Canterbury Park
HBPA News - Summer 2009 

Magna Entertainment Corp. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, To Auction Several Racetracks
Industry News - Summer 2009 

Breeders’ Cup ‘Stimulus Plan’ Offers Early Foal Nominators $100 Discount
Industry News - Summer 2009 

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators Through April 2009
Industry News - Summer 2009 

Ag Jobs Bill Introduced in Senate will Provide Path to Citizenship to Undocumented Workers and ...
Industry News - Summer 2009 

Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 Introduced in Senate
Industry News - Summer 2009 

DOL Withdraws Interpretation – Employers May Be Liable for H-2A and H-2B Relocation Expenses
Industry News - Summer 2009 

NTRA Offering “Summer Dream Getaway Sweepstakes”
Industry News - Summer 2009 

Federal Bill Introduced That Would Eliminate Automatic 25% Withholding on Pari-Mutuel Winnings ...
Industry News - Summer 2009 

Claiming Crown Returns to Canterbury Park in 2009
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2009 

A Little Sun in Dark Times: The National HBPA 2009 Winter Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2009 

Substantial Changes to Immigration Laws Affect Horsemen Labor Force
Will Velie - Spring 2009 

Biomarkers: A Way to Prevent Fractures Before They Occur?
Kimberly French - Spring 2009 

Howdy Partner: Once Unknown and Unwanted in the Racing Wor ld, Partnerships Are Now Thriving
Denis Blake - Spring 2009 

Issues With Anabolic Steroid Withdrawal Times
NHBPA Medication Committee Corner - Spring 2009 

National HBPA Welcomes Aflac as New Sponsor
HBPA News - Spring 2009 

Curlin Captures a Second Horse of the Year Title
Industry News - Spring 2009 

New Tax Benefits for Horsemen Beginning in 2009
Industry News - Spring 2009 

111th Congress Faces New Issues and Old
Industry News - Spring 2009 

North American Wager ing Slips Over $1 Billion in 2008
Industry News - Spring 2009 

TRA Board Adopts Past Posting Protocol
Industry News - Spring 2009 

Beneficial Tax Tips for the Horse Industry
Industry News - Spring 2009 

National HBPA Joins Industry in Support ing NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance
Winter 2008 

Racetrack Safety: A Focus of the Industry Long Before Eight Belles
Kimberly French - Winter 2008 

Thermography: An Underutilized Diagnostic Tool?
Kimberly French - Winter 2008 

Modern Rehabilitation Therapies for Racehorses
Heather Smith Thomas - Winter 2008 

Revisions to Economic Stimulus Act and Farm Bil May Influence Your Spending and Tax Planing
NTRA Update - Winter 2008 

International Thresholds (?)
NHBPA Medication Committee Corner - Winter 2008 

Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies Renews Sponsorship of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2008 

Horseman Labor Solutions Continues to Support Horsemen as a Sponsor of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2008 

Handle, Purses Down in Third Quarter of 2008
Industry News - Winter 2008 

The Jockey Club Releases 2008 Report of Mares Bred Statistics
Industry News - Winter 2008 

The American Horse Council Wants You – Join the Congressiona l Calvary!
Industry News - Winter 2008 

The Jockey Club Releases 2007 Breeding Stat istics
Industry News - Winter 2008 

What, Exactly, Is the Thoroughbred Horsemen''''s Group Doing?
Bob Reeves, Thoroughbred Horsemen''''s Group President 

Claiming Crown X: Claiming''''s Biggest Day Makes Successful Return to Canterbury Park
Richard E Glover, Jr. 

Lady Blue Sky: National HBPA''''''''s 2007 Claimer of the Year
Richard E Glover, Jr. 

Serious Industry Issues Take Forefront in National HBPA ’s 2008 Summer Convention
Richard E Glover, Jr. 

For the Love of the Game: National HBPA 2008 Industry Service Award Goes to Bob Reeves
Denis Blake 

Racing Information Abounds on the Web: There is a Wealth on Information Online to Help Horsemen
Denis Blake 

Allergies in Racehorses
Kimberly French 

Purses Up, Handle Down in Second Quarter of 2008
Industry News - Fall 2008 

New Federal Bill Would Eliminate Automatic 25% Withholding on Pari-Mutuel Winnings of $5,000 or More
Industry News - Fall 2008 

States Move to Require Certification of SPMOs
Industry News - Fall 2008 

Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act Introduced
Industry News - Fall 2008 

White House Recognizes Work of The Race For Education
Industry News - Fall 2008 

AHC Publishes Horse Industry Guide to Ge tting Involved in the 2008 Elections
Industry News - Fall 2008 

The Jockey Club Information Systems Renews Sponsorship of National HBPA
HBPA News - The Horsemen''''s Journal 

NHBPA Releases Updated Version of Proposed National Policy on Drug Testing & Therapeutic Medication
HBPA News - The Horsemen''''s Journal 

Congress Passes Farm Bill with Provisions Beneficial to Horses
Industry News - Summer 2008 

The Jockey Club Now Offering Microchips for Thoroughbreds
Industry News - Summer 2008 

Sentient Flight Group Joins Breeders'''' Cup as Official Marketing Partner
Industry News - Summer 2008 

Cancellations Bring Handle, Purse Dips in First Quarter of 2008
Industry News - Summer 2008 

NTRA Launches Horseplayers’ Coalition
Industry News - Summer 2008 

Six Elected to National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame
Industry News - Summer 2008 

Racing Officials Accreditation Program Adopts Code of Conduct for Stewards and Judges
Industry News - Summer 2008 

National HBPA Launching E-Newsletter, Other Electronic Communications
HBPA News - The Horsemen''''s Journal 

THG Aims to Fix Broken Simulcast Model: Horsemen Need a Fair Share of Wagering Revenue
Wilson Shirley, THG Manager 

Strong Group of Early Nominees Lead Claiming Crown''''s Return to Canterbury for 10th Running
Richard E Glover, Jr. 

Immigration Issues: The H-3 Training Visa Has the Potentialto Help the Horse Industry in Many Ways
Denis Blake 

Horsemen Find a Greener Side
Cynthia McFarland 

Throat Problems
Kimberly French 

Inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit Scores by Airing Diverse Viewpoints
Richard E. Glover, Jr. 

Parasite Problems
Jennifer Williams, Ph.D. 

Beyond the Wire: Racing''''s Big Brown Win
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Summer 2008 

Benefits in the Economic Stimulus Act for Horse Industry
Industry News - Spring 2008 

Big Issues in the Big Easy: National HBPA 2008 Winter Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2008 

Beyond the Wire
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2008 

The Equine Heart
Kimberly French - Spring 2008 

Reaching the Pinnacle: Michigan Horsemen Hopeful New Track Will Revitalize State''s Racing Industry
Denis Blake - Spring 2008 

How Leg Conformation Influences Racing Ability and Soundness
Heather Smith Thomas - Spring 2008 

National HBPA Participates in Event Honoring the Life of Trainer Dale Baird
HBPA News - Spring 2008 

Horsemen Who Own Incorporated Busineses: Sign A Petition Supporting the NTRA''s Legislative Efforts
HBPA News - Spring 2008 

Curlin Tops 2007 Eclipse Award Winners
Industry News - Spring 2008 

Senate Passes Farm Bill Helpful To Horses
Industry News - Spring 2008 

NYRA Awarded 25-Year State Racing Franchise
Industry News - Spring 2008 

Purses Up, Handle Steady in 2007
Industry News - Spring 2008 

DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship Introduces NHC Tour
Industry News - Spring 2008 

Three New Races Added to Breeders’ Cup World Championships This Year
Industry News - Spring 2008 

What is the HBPA?
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Winter 2007 

Getting a Handle on Handle
Denis Blake - Winter 2007 

Anabolic Steroids: The Devil Is in the Details
Liza Holland - Winter 2007 

Pelvic Fractures
Kimberly French - Winter 2007 

Betfair Ltd. Becomes Newest Sponsor of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2007 

New Immigration Rules Enjoined for Now
Industry News - Winter 2007 

Spitzer Recommends NYRA Be Awarded 30-Year Thoroughbred Racing Franchise for New York
Industry News - Winter 2007 

Magna Entertainment Corp. Announces Plan to Sell Thistledown and Portland Meadows
Industry News - Winter 2007 

The Jockey Club Releases 2007 Report of Mares Bred Statistics
Industry News - Winter 2007 

Senate Adds H-2B Relief to Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill
Industry News - Winter 2007 

Newest Service from InCompass Enables Horsemen to Transfer Funds Electronically
Industry News - Winter 2007 

Claiming Crown 2007: A Bluegrass Showcase for the Claiming Crown, Mike Maker and Miguel Mena
Andy Plattner - Fall 2007 

Tom Metzen Sr. a Well-Deserving Winner of the National HBPA Industry Service Award
Fall 2007 

Looking to the Future in a Place that Celebrates the Past:: The NHBPA 2007 Summer Convention
Richard E Glover, Jr. - Fall 2007 

The Brave New World of Stem Cells
Kimberly French - Fall 2007 

Cort's P. B.: National HBPA 2006 Claimer of the Year
Richard E Glover, Jr. - Fall 2007 

National HBPA Pr esident & Chairm an Santanna Speaks at Jockey Club Round Table
HBPA News - Fall 2007 

National HBPA Welcomes Horseman Labor Solutions as New Sponsor
HBPA News - Fall 2007 

Longtime National HBPA Partner, The Jockey Club Information Systems, Renews Sponsorship
HBPA News - Fall 2007 

Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies Renews Sponsorship of National HBPA
HBPA News - Fall 2007 

New Immigration Enforcement Measures
Industry News - Fall 2007 

Handle and Purses Up, Race Days Down During Second Quarter of 2007
Industry News - Fall 2007 

Terry McElfresh Named Senior Vice President of NTRA Purchasing
Industry News - Fall 2007 

Black Type Minimum Purse to Increase to $50,000 in 2008
Industry News - Fall 2007 

Foal and Stallion Nominators Elect 13 to Breeders' Cup Board of Members and Trustees
Industry News - Fall 2007 

Safety of Toe Grabs Increasingly Under Question
Melissa Sykes - The Horsemen's Journal 

Indiana's Integrity '06 Brings Out Complex Issues in Medication Testing
Andy Plattner - Summer 2007 

National HBPA Executive Committee Addresses Several Issues
HBPA News - Summer 2007 

Don’t Forget NHBPA Members Can Purchase PetFirst Healthcare for Your Pets at a Discounted Rate
HBPA News - Summer 2007 

U.S. Withdraws Global Trade Commitment of Gambling and Betting Services Made to World Trade Org.
Industry News - Summer 2007 

Greg Avioli Named Breeders’ Cup PresIdent, CEO
Industry News - Summer 2007 

Churchill Downs & Magna Form Media Management Company, TrackNet Media Group, LLC
Industry News - Summer 2007 

EquIne EquIty Act Re-Introduced in U.S. Senate
Industry News - Summer 2007 

2007 OnlIne Fact Book AvaIlable on The Jockey Club's Website
Industry News - Summer 2007 

Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Selects Oak Tree Racing Assoc. to Host 25th BC World Championships in 2008
Industry News - Summer 2007 

National HBPA Foundation Giving Opportunity
Spring 2007 

Hot Topics in Hot Springs: The National HBPA 2007 Winter Convention
Spring 2007 

Tips Which Can Provide Savings on Your Equine Business' 2007 Tax Return
by Joseph Pontrella - Spring 2007 

The Vaccine Vaccum: Regular Vaccinations Remain Crucial in the Prevention of Disease
by Carolyn Heinze - Spring 2007 

Claiming Crown 2007 Set for Saturday, August 4 at Ellis Park
HBPA News - Spring 2007 

Invasor Named 2006 Horse of the Year
Industry News - Spring 2007 

Russell Baze Becomes All-Time Winningest Jockey
Industry News - Spring 2007 

Waldrop Named President and CEO of NTRA, Elliston Appointed Executive Chairman
Industry News - Spring 2007 

AHC Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook Now Available
Industry News - Spring 2007 

Breeders' Cup World Championships Expand to 11 Races, Two-Day Format
Industry News - Spring 2007 

It Never Hurts to be Prepared: National HBPA Foundation Has Been Instrumental in Dealing with Recent
Andy Plattner - Winter 2006 

To Buck or Not to Buck (Shins)
Melissa Sykes 

Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies Renews Sponsorship of National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2006 

Ellis Park and Canterbury Park Chosen as Host Sites for 2007 and 2008 Claiming Crown
HBPA News - Winter 2006 

Bush Signs Internet Gambling Bill That Includes Horse Racing Exemption
Industry News - Winter 2006 

Equibase Adds Horsemen’s Area to Equibase.com
Industry News - Winter 2006 

Purses Up, Handle Steady in Third Quarter Of 2006
Industry News - Winter 2006 

Claiming Crown VIII: Canturbury is Land of Lake, Locals and Longshots
Andy Plattner - Fall 2006 

Hot Times in Minnesota: National HBPA 2006 Summer Convention
The Horsemen's Journal - Fall 2006 

Silver Axe: National HBPA 2005 Claimer of the Year
The Horsemen's Journal - Fall 2006 

PetFirst Healthcare Offering Discount to National HBPA Members on Pet Insurance
HBPA News - Fall 2006 

Michigan HBPA President Miller Passes Away at 75
HBPA News - Fall 2006 

Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supply Renews Sponsorship of National HBPA
HBPA News - Fall 2006 

Industry Organizations Release Wagering Transmission Protocol
Industry News - Fall 2006 

Purses Up, Handle Steady in Second Quarter of 2006
Industry News - Fall 2006 

Equibase Signs Deal with PA Sport to Facilitate Coverage of North American Racing in the UK
Industry News - Fall 2006 

NetJets® Inc. Renews Sponsorship Agreement with NTRA/Breeders' Cup Through 2007
Industry News - Fall 2006 

Race for Education Scholarship 2007 Applications Available Online in November
Industry News - Fall 2006 

RCI Integrity and GLI Form Alliance to Provide Wagering System Security
Industry News - Fall 2006 

Breeders’ Cup, NTRA Reach New Operating Agreement
Industry News - Fall 2006 

Racing Exemption Remains in Internet Gambling Prohibition Act Passed by House
Industry News - Fall 2006 

Who Are You? National HBPA Demographic Study Helps Paint Clearer Picture of Diverse Membership
Summer 2006 

Equine Insurance Guidelines: Getting the Coverage You Need
Cynthia McFarland - Summer 2006 

National HBPA Honored by Thoroughbred Times as Top Industry Leader for Third Consecutive Year
HBPA News - Summer 2006 

The Jockey Club Information Services Renews Partnership with National HBPA
HBPA News - Summer 2006 

Resignations Accepted by National HBPA Executive Committee, Santanna Assumes Presidency
HBPA News - Summer 2006 

Van Clief Announces He Will Step Down as NTRA Commissioner, CEO and Breeders’ Cup President
Industry News - Summer 2006 

Total Breeders’ Cup World Championships Purses Increased to $20 Million
Industry News - Summer 2006 

Congress Extends Certain Tax Benefits
Industry News - Summer 2006 

Internet Gaming Bill Passes Out of Committee
Industry News - Summer 2006 

Handle, Purses Up Through First Quarter Of 2006
Industry News - Summer 2006 

NTRA Purchasing: A Win-Win Relationship for Horsemen and the NTRA
Spring 2006 

Making Racing Safer: New Technologies in Veterinary Medicine, Track Surfaces and Engineering
Suzanne Clancy - Spring 2006 

Full Speed Ahead in Tampa: The National HBPA 2006 Winter Convention
Spring 2006 

NTRA, RCI Discussing Possible Joint Effort on Office of Wagering Integrity
Industry News - Spring 2006 

InCompass Introduces Spanish Simulcast Programs Service
Industry News - Spring 2006 

NAPRA, RCI Form Unified Association
Industry News - Spring 2006 

Internet Gambling Ban Bill Introduced in U.S. House on February 16
Industry News - Spring 2006 

Saint Liam Named 2005 Horse of the Year
Industry News - Spring 2006 

2005 Handle Declines, Purses Dip Slightly
Industry News - Spring 2006 

Horsemen, Track Partner to Bring an Equine Swimming Pool to Canterbury Park
Andy Plattner - Winter 2005 

Hire Learning: How to Find the Right Person for the Job
Carolyn Heinze 

Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy Offers Promising Results as a Supplemental Treatment
Melissa Sykes - Winter 2005 

NTRA Legislative Update: Equine Equity Act Introduced in U. S. Senate
NTRA Legislative Update - Winter 2005 

Roark Testifies at Subcommittee Meeting
HBPA News - Winter 2005 

HBPA Responds in Hurricane Relief Efforts
HBPA News - Winter 2005 

New Orleans Horseman and Katrina Hero Wins RTCA White Horse Award
Industry News - Winter 2005 

Horses Made Eligible for Federal Emergency Funds
Industry News - Winter 2005 

Horse Slaughter Ban Included in USDA Appropriations Package with a Proviso
Industry News - Winter 2005 

Purses Increase 4.72 Percent in Third-Quarter 2005
Industry News - Winter 2005 

Restructuring for the Future: National HBPA Summer Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Fall 2005 

Good Horsekeeping: Preventing Skin Problems
Melissa Sykes - Fall 2005 

Claiming Crown VII: Plenty of Heat and Hickory-Tough Horses
Andy Plattner - Fall 2005 

HBPA’s Bellocq Selected to Serve on Unwanted Horses Steering Committee
HBPA News - Fall 2005 

Laura Plato Named to New Executive Assistant Post at National HBPA
HBPA News - Fall 2005 

National HBPA Welcomes Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies as Corporate Partner
HBPA News - Fall 2005 

American Horse Council Study of Horse Industry Reveals a $39 Billion Impact on the U.S. Economy
Industry News - Fall 2005 

Senator McConnell Introduces Legislation to Promote Horse Industry
Industry News - Fall 2005 

Handle Dips, Purses Remain Level in Second-Quarter 2005
Industry News - Fall 2005 

Beyond the Wire: A Step in the Right Direction
Richard E. Glover, Jr., Editor - Summer 2005 

Equineline.com Portfolio Service Offers Information and Value to Horsemen
Summer 2005 

The Quest for a Straight Leg
Melissa Sykes - Summer 2005 

Interstate Horse Racing Act Facing Imminent Government Modification: Congressional “Fix” Might ...
Andy Plattner - Summer 2005 

HBPA Members Save Up-Front & in the Long Run with Discount on Triple Crown, Inc.’s Grid-It & Hunt ..
HBPA News - Summer 2005 

National HBPA Releases Updated Simulcasting White Paper
HBPA News - Summer 2005 

National HBPA Honored Again as Industry Leader by Thoroughbred Times
HBPA News - Summer 2005 

Florida HBPA Rejoins National HBPA
HBPA News - Summer 2005 

NTRA and Bethesda Softworks Announce Breeders’ Cup for PS2 and Xbox
Industry News - Summer 2005 

Emirates Airline, TVG Become Breeders' Cup Sponsors
Industry News - Summer 2005 

Jockey Accident Insurance Working Group Announces Conclusions
Industry News - Summer 2005 

ESPN to Televise Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Beginning in 2006
Industry News - Summer 2005 

D.G. Van Clief, Jr., Named NTRA Commissioner
Affiliate News - Summer 2005 

President to Sign Supplemental Appropriations Bill Containing H-2B Visa Relief
Industry News - Summer 2005 

USDA Releases Draft Strategic Plan on National Animal Identification System
Industry News - Summer 2005 

Fan Interest in Thoroughbred Racing Up Fifth Straight Year, Cracks Top 10
Industry News - Summer 2005 

A Sharper Picture on Racing's Horizon: New Technology Might One Day Make Standard X-Rays Obsolete
Andy Plattner - Spring 2005 

Representation Turns Critical in Racino Issues
Andy Plattner - Spring 2005 

Working and Riverwalking in San Antonio: National HBPA 2005 Winter Convention
The Horsemen's Journal - Spring 2005 

NTRA Legislative Update: 2005 Tax Benefits for Horse Owners
NTRA Update - Spring 2005 

H-2B Visa Cap Reached for 2005 – Visas for New Workers Put on Hold
Industry News - Spring 2005 

Equine ID, Part 2: Equine Species Working Group Makes Progress
Andy Plattner - Winter 2004 

HBPA Profile: Secretary-Treasurer Joe Santanna
Andy Plattner - Winter 2004 

NTRA Update: GOP Scores Big Gains in the Senate
Winter 2004 

Florida HBPA Withdraws from National HBPA
HBPA News - Winter 2004 

National HBPA Represented on NTRA Jockey Insurance Task Force
HBPA News - Winter 2004 

Foreign Sales Corporation Bill Signed Into Law - 30% Withholding Tax on Foreign Wagers Eliminated
Industry News - Winter 2004 

Claiming Crown VI: Canterbury Locals, Mountaineer Regulars Provide Memorable Victories
Andy Plattner 

Progress in Portland: National HBPA 2004 Summer Convention
Fall 2004 

Changing of the Guard in Kentucky Puts a Hold on Equine Research
Andy Plattner 

NTRA Update: Senate Votes to Send FSC Bill to Conference
NTRA Update - Fall 2004 

Roark Reappointed National HBPA Representative on NTRA Board of Directors
HBPA News - Fall 2004 

Purses Increase 2.86% in Second-Quarter of 2004
Industry News - Fall 2004 

Horsemen Helping Horsemen - by Richard E. Glover, Jr.
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Summer 2004 

Equine ID, Part I: Another Form of ID Required? - by Andy Plattner
Andy Plattner - Summer 2004 

National HBPA Welcomes The Jockey Club Information Systems As Corporate Sponsor
HBPA News - Summer 2004 

National HBPA Named One of Racing Industry’s Top 20 Industry Leaders
HBPA News - Summer 2004 

Stevenson & Associates Reach Agreement with Decker
Industry News - Summer 2004 

Economic Impact Study of the Horse Industry to be Updated
Industry News - Summer 2004 

Equine Identification Task Force Meets, Discusses ID Plan
Industry News - Summer 2004 

NTRA To Offer Purse Money in Return for Horsemen’s Support of Dodge Sponsorship
Industry News - Summer 2004 

Equine Transport: Ensuring a Safe Journal
Melissa Sykes 

National HBPA Refines Position on Medication and Drug Testing
Richard E. Glover, Jr. 

Resolution of the Board of Directors of the National HBPA: Janene & Dick Watson
Spring 2004 

Resoluton of the Board of Directors of the National HBPA: Alabama HBPA
Spring 2004 

Betting Hubs, Beads, and the Big Easy: National HBPA 2004 Winter Convention
Richard E. Glover, Jr. 

NTRA Update: Why You Should Participate in the NTRA PAC
NTRA Update - Spring 2004 

Oregon HBPA to Host National HBPA Summer Convention
HBPA News - Spring 2004 

Minnesota HBPA Hires Patrice Underwood as Executive Director
HBPA News - Spring 2004 

U.S. Pari-Mutuel Handle Up Slightly for 2003
Industry News - Spring 2004 

History of the National HBPA, Part IV: As the 20th Century Progressed, Local Branches Gained Indepen
Andy Plattner 

The 25th Anniversary of the Passage of the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978
Andy Plattner 

NTRA Update: Gambling Foes Continue to Threaten Account Wagering and Simulcasting
Greg Avioli, NTRA Deputy Commissioner 

Claiming Crown Returns To Canturbury Park for 2004
Industry News - Winter 2003 

National HBPA Launches Sponsorship Program
Industry News - Winter 2003 

History of the National HBPA, Part III: Racing And The HBPA Step Into The Future
Andy Plattner - Fall 2003 

Claiming Crown V: Return to Canterbury
David M. Miller - Fall 2003 

Rocking & Rolling in Cleveland: The National HBPA Summer 2003 Convention
Fall 2003 

NTRA Update
NTRA Update - Fall 2003 

History of the National HBPA, Part II: An Evolving Association Discovers Its Voice
Andy Plattner - Summer 2003 

Is This Simulcast Formula Bad Medicine for Ohio Horsemen?
Andy Plattner - Summer 2003 

HBPA Profile: Douglas L. McSwain
Melissa Sykes - Summer 2003 

History of the HBPA, Part I: Now Is The Time:HBPA Membership & Influence Spread Rapidly in the 1940s
Andy Plattner - Spring 2003 

Simulcasting & The Sun: National HBPA 2003 Winter Convention
Spring 2003 

NTRA Update: The NTRA Political Action Committee (PAC) and the NTRA Legislative Action Campaign
Gregory C. Avioli, NTRA Deputy Commissioner - Spring 2003 

National HBPA Releases Revised Proposed Drug Testing and Therapeutic Medication Policy
HBPA News - Spring 2003 

McSwain Named New General Counsel for National HBPA
HBPA News - Spring 2003 

Beyond The Wire
Richard E. Glover, Jr. - Spring 2003 

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