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Written Testimony, Video Archive of Congressional Hearing on Jockeys

Updated: Friday, October 21, 2005 8:26 AM
Posted: Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:03 PM
Bloodhorse.com has posted the written materials submitted by 12 of the 13 individuals who testified under oath before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation on the subject of "Thoroughbred Horse Racing Jockeys and Workers: Examining On-Track Injury Insurance and Other Health and Welfare Issues.". The only witness who did not present written testimony is L. Wayne Gertmenian, president and CEO of the Jockeys' Guild.

Webcast archive of the hearings

The subcommittee is chaired by Kentucky Republican Ed Whitfield.


CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS ON JOCKEY HEALTH AND WELFARE (PDF)

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