2013 NHBPA Winter Convention
Clearwater Beach, Florida
February 20 – 24, 2013
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Medication Forum
The Science behind Furosemide and Review of its Claimed Long Term Effects on Dehydration, Electrolyte Balance & Skeletal Mineral Balance
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Moderator:
Kent Stirling, Chair, Medication Committee
Executive Director, Florida HBPA
Panelists:
Dr. Lawrence R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS
“Salix and Skeletal Integrity in the Racing Thoroughbred”
Dr. Bramlage is an internationally recognized equine orthopedic surgeon and partner at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington.
Dr. Thomas Brokken, DVM,
“Past, Present, and Future of the use of Salix in the Thoroughbred Race Horse,”
Dr. Tom Brokken is the senior partner in Tiegland, Franklin & Brokken DVM’s P.A. which has 16 veterinarians on staff who cover all of the Florida Thoroughbred tracks as well as Delaware Park, Fair Hill Training Center and Saratoga Race Course. Dr. Brokken has been a practicing veterinarian for over 40 years, and is a past President of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).
Dr. Thomas Tobin, MVB, MRCVS, Professor
“Salix and the Racing Horse: An Overview”
Dept of Veterinary Science, Gluck Equine Research Center
University of Kentucky & National HBPA Veterinary Advisor
Dr. Pamela Wilkins, DVM, PhD
“Salix and the Racing Horse. Effects on Dehydration, Electrolyte Balance and Unique Aspects of Calcium Metabolism in the Horse”
Professor of Equine Internal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
You Make the Call Forum
This sequel to the session at Oaklawn Park will again look at the jurisdictional differences in the rules that stewards must use and enforce concerning the running of the race and expands the discussion to the importance of communication and the horsemen’s knowledge of the rules in the jurisdiction in which he’s racing. This will be an interactive session with video replays for discussion.
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Presenters:
Eddie Arroyo, Senior Steward, Illinois Racing Board
Cathy O’Meara, The Jockey Club Industry Initiatives & ROAP Coordinator
Trainer Continuing Education Forum
This forum is designed to provide the audience: (1) with an overview of the history of the Model Rule regarding Continuing Education and what the Model Rule hopes to achieve, (2) a discussion and presentation of currently available (and in development) Continuing Education “classes”, (3) a discussion of how this Model Rule has been implemented (good and bad points) in Indiana where the Model Rule has been formally adopted, and (4) a discussion of how this Model Rule has been implemented (good and bad points) in Washington where it has been informally adopted. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback to the panel regarding the issue of trainer continuing education in particular and subjects for continuing education.
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Moderator:
Phil Hanrahan, CEO, National HBPA
Participants:
Michael Lauer, Trainer & board member, Indiana HBPA
Dr. Reid McLellan, Executive Director, The Elite Program
MaryAnn O’Connell, Executive Director, Washington HBPA
Cathy O’Meara, The Jockey Club Industry Initiatives & ROAP Coordinator
America’s Best Racing Presentation
Ken Adelson, Executive Producer, The Jockey Club / America’s Best Racing
Perspectives on Multi-Media Marketing to New and Casual Customers
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Heath Care Reform – Horsemen’s Perspective
Benefit Providers Committee
Glazed over by all the blah blah blah of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? Now may be a good time to tune back in as the next 12 months harbor the greatest possible impact on horsemen as an employers, employees, and officers of a horsemen’s organization. The Act will impact everyone and the way you conduct business. Peter and Richard will provide you with concise information pertaining to available health care, benevolence programs, worker’s compensation, and contract labor. No Doz optional.
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Presenters:
Peter Ecabert, Counsel, National HBPA
Richard Riedel, KY Health & Welfare Fund
Immigration & Legislative Affairs Update
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Presenters:
Brian Fitzgerald, NHBPA Lobbyist, ACG
Will Velie, CEO, Horseman Labor Solutions
Budget, Dues & Investment Committee
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The Horsemen’s Journal Committee
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2013 Winter Executive Committee Meeting
Minutes
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Presentations:
Dr. Reid McLellan, The Elite Program
Ron Maus, Secretary/Treasurer, NHBPA