2012 NHBPA Summer Convention
Altoona, Iowa
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Medication Forum
“The Truth About Lasix”
On the heels of an expensive campaign of misinformation about Lasix/furosemide, this panel will review in detail the scientific, veterinary, legal, industry related and a number of other common sense issues concerning the benefits of furosemide for the racing horse, the rider, and the industry at large.
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Moderator:
Kent Stirling, Chair, Medication Committee
Executive Director, Florida HBPA
Panelists:
Dr. James Casey
Dr. Casey achieved his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree from Tuskegee University in Alabama, 1988. Dr. Casey is also a graduate James Madison University in Virginia. He earned a Masters of Science Degree, as well as Bachelor of Science Degrees with studies in Biology and Chemistry. In 1988, Dr. Casey established his practice, Equine Sports Medicine and Dentistry. His veterinary specialty interests include: lameness problems, pre-purchase examinations, and the comprehensive care of Performance and Racing Horses.
F. Thomas Conway
Mr. Conway is a sole practitioner focusing mainly on litigation practice in personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice. He has practiced law for over 45 years. Mr. Conway is a licensed Thoroughbred owner and breeder and serves as a Commission Member for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. He presently has eight horses on the track, four mares, and two weanlings at Waymore Farm in KY.
Maggi Moss
Moss grew up riding in hunter-jumper shows and won three straight national championships at Madison Square Garden in New York. She has been just as successful as a thoroughbred owner, leading the nation in victories since 2004 with more than 1,400 wins. Moss led the nation in victories in 2006 and was second in 2007 and 2008. She was one of three finalists for the Eclipse Award as the nation’s leading owner in 2007. She has been Prairie Meadows’ leading owner 10 times since 2000 and was inducted into the track’s Hall of Fame in 2010.
Dick Powell
Dick Powell, a life-long horse racing fan, has worked professionally in the business since 1988. His horse racing consultant business handles business and legislative issues. He is an acknowledged expert on domestic and international simulcasting, account wagering, player rewards and incentives, gaming at racetracks and fan education.
Stephen J. Selway, D.V.M., PA
Dr. Selway is a racetrack surgeon and has had a medical practice for over 35 years.
Dr. Thomas Tobin, Professor
Dept of Veterinary Science, Gluck Equine Research Center
University of Kentucky & National HBPA Veterinary Advisor
WAGI Forum
Securing & Protecting Purse Money
Funded by Alternative Gaming
After securing a contribution to purses from alternative gaming it is important to protect the contribution in the future. It appears the biggest problem is the state government wanting to reduce contributions to purses and breed funds and re-directing some or all of the contribution to fill holes in the state budget.
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Moderator:
Bob Reeves, Chair, NHBPA Wagering & Alternative Gaming Committee; Ex. Vice President, Ohio HBPA
Roundtable Participants:
Stephanie Beattie, President, Pennsylvania HBPA
Michael Brown, Executive Director, Indiana HBPA
Justin Cassity, Executive Director, Oklahoma HBPA
Leroy Gessmann, President, Iowa HBPA
Iowa HBPA Forum
Iowa – A Unique ADW Partnership-Part II
In 2011, the Iowa legislature created the opportunity for an ADW presence within its state. Iowa horse racing industry stakeholders responded with an ADW partnership that includes the Iowa HBPA, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, and the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission. Hear how the process has gone since Part I of this panel, and what pro’s and con’s the groups have seen during the initial stages of ADW wagering in the state.
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Moderator:
Jon Moss, Executive Director, Iowa HBPA 1
Roundtable Participants:
Leroy Gessmann, President, Iowa HBPA
Derron Heldt, Director of Racing, Prairie Meadows
Karyl Jones, Director of Operations, Iowa Racing Commission 1
Brian Ohorilko, Administrator, Iowa Racing Commission
Gary Palmer, President & CEO, Prairie Meadows
Media Forum
Enemies or Allies, Friends or Foes
The New York Times’ March 25, 2012 front page story “Mangled Horses, Maimed Jockeys”, once again focused its spotlight on the Thoroughbred racing industry. What role does the media play in forming public opinion? This distinguished panel will discuss their perspectives on how they develop and prepare articles and how we as horsemen and horsewomen can have our stories and our viewpoints represented.
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Moderator:
Phil Hanrahan, CEO, National HBPA
Participants:
Matt Carothers, Host, TVG Network
Dan Johnson, Freelance sports writer, Iowa reporter
Tom LaMarra, News Editor, The Blood-Horse & bloodhorse.com
Ray Paulick, Publisher, Paulick Report
Mike Penna, President, Horse Racing Radio Network
Benefit Providers Committee
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Co-chairpersons MaryAnn O’Connell, Executive Director, Washington HBPA
Richard Riedel, Director, KY Health & Welfare Fund
Moderator:
MaryAnn O’Connell
Participants:
Race for Education Update – Laura Plato, National HBPA
Immigration – Craig McDougal, Horseman Labor Solutions
Immigration – Julio Rubio, NHBPA Liaison & KY HBPA
Capitol Hill Update – Brian Fitzgerald, NHBPA Lobbyist
Recent Developments in Legislation and Case Law –
Peter Ecabert, Deputy General Counsel, National HBPA
Model Horsemen’s Contract
Kevin Henry, Esquire, Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Committee
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