The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Claiming Seminar on Saturday, December 2 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana. The morning seminar is strategically positioned on the day of the 25th Claiming Crown, an event that will feature eight races totaling $1 million in base purses, headlined by the $200,000 [...]
We, as is everyone in racing, are devastated by the news of Cody Dorman’s passing. Cody touched hundreds of thousands of people’s hearts, giving us the privilege of seeing a true champion persevere against all odds. We hope the Dormans take comfort in this difficult time knowing the impact their son and his love of [...]
Dr. Doug Daniels Big news! Dr. Doug Daniels, President of the National HBPA, recently had an opinion piece published on Fox News. In it, Dr. Daniels explains why Congress needs to pass the Racehorse Health and Safety Act (RHSA) for the survival of our industry. We are finally getting our message out that the Horseracing [...]
By Peter J. Sacopulos, JD From the Fall 2023 Issue of The Horsemen's Journal The Horseracing Integrity Safety Authority (HISA) and Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) rules governing adjudication of disputes continue to be the subject of attack for denying the covered person required due process. As the first series of alleged Anti-Doping and [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2023 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of the printed magazine, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Lesson Plan Amplify Horse Racing continues to evolve with a goal of educating potential employees about [...]
Today, horseracing industry groups representing over tens of thousands of horsemen joined Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03) to introduce the Racehorse Health and Safety Act (RHSA) to bring safety to the industry. The bill is endorsed by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (HBPA), the United States Trotting Association (USTA), the North American Association [...]
Joe Sharp with Callie's Grit. (Tim Wilkin photo) There is only one place Tim Witt wants to be on Sunday. He has to be at Kentucky Downs. Callie’s Grit is running. The 3-year-old filly is named for Callie Witt, the 20-year-old daughter of Tim and Jennifer Witt of Rogers, Nebraska. Callie died [...]
Open Letter to the Industry By Darrell Vienna, attorney at law As HISA continues to modify and revise various parts of its rules1, one critical area has been allowed to continue its destructive effect on horse owners and their horses. This harmful oversight needs to be modified immediately. Or better yet, yesterday. Under current [...]
Frank L. Jones Jr. — for decades one of Kentucky horse racing’s most influential participants in a variety of capacities — died Thursday morning after a long illness. Jones, 86, served for decades as the owners’ vice president of the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association and was on his second stretch as vice [...]
Open letter to the industry By Thomas B. Little DVM In horse racing, the betting public counts on owners and trainers trying to win within safe and lawful parameters. A critical component associated with both is the private veterinary practitioners they employ to help prepare the horse for competition. To date there is no evidence [...]