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posted on | 23-11-21
Accidents and injuries are inevitable in any sporting pursuit, but a new initiative by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) aims to help make horse riding safer for the equestrian world. BETA has launched its new Rider Accident and Equipment...
posted on | 23-11-21
“Fact check and do your research” was one of the main messages coming out of last week’s World Horse Welfare’s conference at the Royal Geographical Society in London and broadcast virtually worldwide. It was the charity’s...
posted on | 23-11-21
Victorian racing clubs should look to tighten security at some meetings to curb the trend of track invaders according to the Victorian Jockeys' Association. VJA chief executive Matt Hyland said the two incidents at The Valley meeting on Friday night...
posted on | 23-11-21
Kentucky-based trainers Philip Bauer and Greg Foley each face a suspension in December following rulings by Kentucky stewards last week that recently were posted to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission site. The stewards suspended Bauer for 30 days...
posted on | 23-11-21
Dr Scott Palmer explains how the use of wearable technologies in horse racing is the new frontier in reducing racehorse injuries.
posted on | 23-11-21
Long-delayed follow-up testing of Medina Spirit 's urine after his first-place finish in the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) at Churchill Downs will begin next week, according to the laboratory director....
posted on | 23-11-21
The Racing Medication & Testing Consortium announced today that RegVet CE 2022, a veterinary continuing education program for racing regulatory veterinarians, will be held at Churchill Downs March 21-22. This course will present...
posted on | 17-11-21
November 11, 2021 (Lexington, KY) – Today, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (the Authority) Standing Advisory Committees, comprised of experts from inside and outside the thoroughbred racing industry, and the independent U.S....
posted on | 17-11-21
Racing Victoria has appointed former harness racing integrity chief Brent Fisher to spearhead a revamped Investigations and Intelligence Unit. The senior appointment follows an internal review and takes into consideration recommendations made earlier...
posted on | 17-11-21
Roses and Candy, winner of the third race at Del Mar on Nov. 22, 2020, has been disqualified by the California Horse Racing Board after testing positive for a metabolite of the Class 1 drug 7-Carboxy-Cannabidiol, reports the Thoroughbred Daily...UPCOMING EVENTS
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The International Group of Specialist Racing Veterinarians (IGSRV) is an association that unites regulatory racing veterinarians worldwide. The group was founded in 1985 and has played a major role in promoting the welfare and integrity of horse racing; advises authorities worldwide.
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