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Accord Struck in Jockey Advertising Dispute

Kentucky Commission, Jockeys' Guild Reach Agreement on Advertising Dispute.

 Monday, October 25, 2010
Guild Seeks to Block Vest, Ad Regulation

Guild Seeks to Block Vest, Ad Regulation

The Jockeys' Guild has filed legal documents seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the state's racing regulatory body from enforcing a new regulation on safety vests and jockey sponsorship.

 Wednesday, October 20, 2010
KY Legislative Panel Defers on Vest Rule

KY Legislative Panel Defers on Vest Rule

A Kentucky legislative subcommittee has deferred for a month action on Kentucky Horse Racing Commission rules requiring safety vests for jockeys, exercise riders, and anyone else on horseback at the track.

 Wednesday, October 13, 2010

KY May Move to License Training Centers

The possible regulation of training centers in Kentucky was the focal point of discussion Dec. 1 during a meeting of the safety and welfare committee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

 Monday, December 01, 2008

CHRB Focuses on Jockey Safety Issues

The California Horse Racing Board turned its attention to jockey protection at its meeting July 20 at Del Mar, moving along one rule change that would make safety reins mandatory and a second that revises criteria for vest standards.

 Thursday, July 20, 2006

Delaware Lawmakers Act on Racing Safety Measures

Jockeys would be required to wear safety helmets and flak jackets during races and workouts under legislation approved June 22 by the Delaware House of Representatives.

 Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Delaware Racetrack Safety Bill Being Developed

The recent death of a harness driver and lingering concerns over jockey safety have led a Delaware legislator to propose omnibus safety legislation for horse racing in the state.

 Friday, June 02, 2006