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Waterman Named Arizona Racing Adviser

Dr. Scot Waterman, most recently executive director of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, has been hired as the first animal medication and welfare adviser for the Arizona Department of Racing.

 Monday, September 12, 2011

TRF Benefit Raises About $500,000 for Cause

Organizers of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation gala held Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., said the event raised about $500,000 through ticket sales and an auction of stallion seasons and travel packages.

 Tuesday, August 09, 2011

AAEP Guidelines Address Racehorse Care

AAEP develops veterinary guidelines that emphasize racehorse health, safety, and welfare.

 Thursday, October 28, 2010

Racehorse Retraining Facility Planned for PA

The Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has plans to open a Thoroughbred retraining facility in conjunction with New Vocations near Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

 Tuesday, July 13, 2010

'Missing' Horses: Where Lies Responsibility?

A growing network of horse rescue operations and some anti-slaughter policies at racetracks have taken root, but keeping track of where horses go when they're finished racing is a challenge.

 Sunday, July 11, 2010

KY Equine Welfare Bill Passes House

Legislation that will enhance the health and welfare of the horse passed The Kentucky House of Representatives Feb. 25 on a bipartisan vote of 98-0.

 Thursday, February 25, 2010

RCI Sets Agenda for April Conference

The Association of Racing Commissioners International has scheduled its annual meeting and conference for April 12-14 in Lexington.

 Friday, February 19, 2010

Strategic Plan for Horse Safety in Works

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is formulating a "strategic plan" for equine health and safety and will seek support from various industry organizations when the document is released, probably in early fall.

 Friday, July 18, 2008

R.A.C.E. Fund Receives a Boost

The R.A.C.E. Fund, a racehorse retirement organization, announced that substantial funding by the Penn National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has largely contributed to the continued success of the program.

 Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Equine Welfare Key No Matter the Outcome

Equine Welfare Key No Matter the Outcome

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is prepared for "every potential outcome" on Preakness Stakes (gr. I) day, but no matter the result, developments in the area of equine health and welfare in the coming weeks and months are of the utmost importance, the organization's president and chief executive officer said.

 Saturday, May 17, 2008