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NTRA Promotes Hendershot to Senior VP of Legislative Affairs

NTRA Promotes Hendershot to Senior VP of Legislative Affairs

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Aug. 16 that Peggy Hendershot has been promoted to senior vice president of legislative affairs.

 Thursday, August 16, 2007

NTRA's Horse PAC Annual Report Released; Board Changes Announced

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association March 28 released the 2006 Annual Report for its Political Action Committee, Horse PAC. New to the PAC Board in 2007 is owner/breeder Tracy Farmer. Peggy Hendershot, NTRA vice president of legislative and corporate planning, has been appointed PAC president.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Immigration Bill Brings Call for Political Action

Horsemen's groups and other industry stakeholders must educate lawmakers on the importance of foreign workers to the racing industry and other agricultural businesses, panelists said during a Feb. 8 workshop.

 Thursday, February 08, 2007

Horse PAC Increases Size of Board of Directors

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has more than doubled the size of the board of directors of its political action committee in order to step up fund-raising efforts.

 Friday, January 27, 2006

Horse Caucus Wants Pari-Mutuel Industry Protected

The Congressional Horse Caucus, now more than 60 members strong, said it supports efforts to stop illegal Internet gambling but said any proposed legislation must be clarified to protect legal pari-mutuel account wagering and simulcasting.

 Thursday, June 09, 2005