HISA PRESS RELEASE
LEXINGTON, KY—The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority will host the next virtual webinar in its Town Hall series on July 8 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to discuss the updated Racetrack Safety Rules recently approved by the Federal Trade Commission, which will take effect that day.
The one-hour, live webinar will include an overview of some of the major rule changes, along with a Q&A session, and will be open to racing participants and the general public. HISA will also be hosting veterinary and trainer specific webinars on June 27 and July 1, respectively, in addition to having hosted a webinar tailored to stewards on June 17.
“We look forward to having an insightful session on the updates to the Racetrack Safety Rules,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “Protecting the health and wellbeing of every horse and jockey is paramount to our mission at HISA and these updates continue our collective journey towards a safer sport. We thank the many stakeholders whose constructive feedback helped us develop these rule modifications and greatly appreciate the industry’s continued support and collaboration.”
In addition to Lazarus, speakers include:
- Dr. Jennifer Durenberger, HISA Director of Equine Safety & Welfare
- Marc A. Guilfoil, HISA Director of Stewarding & State Racing Commission Relations
- Ann McGovern, HISA Director of Racetrack Safety
As previously announced, the changes include:
- Updated void claim rule
- A second waiver claiming option
- Changes to certain intra-articular injection standdown times
- Updates to prohibited practices
- Updates to qualifications for placement on and removal from the vets’ list
- Enhanced safety protocols required at race meets
The recently approved updates to the Racetrack Safety Rules are available in full here.
To register for the July 8 town hall, please click here.
