National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback's comment on U.S. District Court Judge Doughty issuing a temporary injunction halting enforcement of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act in Louisiana and West Virginia: Many will see today as a win or a loss, but rest assured the efforts by the National HBPA and its affiliates are [...]
Photo courtesy John Engelhardt An op-ed by Dave Basler, executive director of the Ohio HBPA: Recently Tom Rooney of the NTRA released a statement regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA). I agree with Mr. Rooney that change is never easy, especially when the change is being forced by a private [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Summer 2020 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: Two Tracks, One Legacy: The Story of Washington Park Champion horses and horsemen frequented the famed [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Winter 2019 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: Another All-Time High The 21st Claiming Crown sets new handle record at Gulfstream Park Introducing Digital Tattoos [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Fall 2019 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: The Truth About Medication, Veterinary Care and Breakdowns It’s important to examine the facts and research [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Summer 2019 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: A True Feel-Good Story for Racing The racing community has stepped up to embrace a young fan’s love of the racetrack [...]
The interactive, electronic version of The Horsemen’s Journal’s Spring 2019 issue is now available online. It is an enhanced version of our printed issue, which is currently being mailed. To view it, click here. Features in the issue include: Finding Ways to Do Things Better Horsemen get together in Florida to share ideas to improve [...]
Eric Hamelback (Photo by Denis Blake/National HBPA) Eric Hamelback, chief executive officer of the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, is developing a concept he believes would help stewards navigate the increasingly complex world when highly sophisticated testing collides with environmental contamination and the inadvertent transfer of matter to racehorses. Speaking Friday on [...]
Dr. Steven Vickner (Photo by by Denis Blake/National HBPA) Economist Steven Vickner, an associate professor in the University of Louisville College of Business’ equine industry program, knows the possibilities of cutting-edge research that could help horse racing make smarter business decisions. He just needs the data. So continued the call Thursday at the [...]
Video: Thoroughbred Idea Foundation as keynote panel Video: Accessing Our Industry’s Stats into the Future To grow its consumer base and revenue, horse racing must change the way it does business — including giving away free past-performance information that horseplayers use to handicap before placing bets. That belief was expressed repeatedly throughout Wednesday’s first day of [...]