The document discusses the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), which proposes to create a national authority called the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority. This authority would establish uniform rules for anti-doping, medication policies, and racetrack safety across the US. Currently each state has different rules which causes issues. The authority would standardize rules and work with USADA. It would improve safety and help the integrity of the sport. There is some opposition from owners concerned about funding and representation. The authority seeks public comment on draft rules. Overall it is seen as a positive step for the industry.
The document discusses the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), which proposes to create a national authority called the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority. This authority would establish uniform rules for anti-doping, medication policies, and racetrack safety across the US. Currently each state has different rules which causes issues. The authority would standardize rules and work with USADA. It would improve safety and help the integrity of the sport. There is some opposition from owners concerned about funding and representation. The authority seeks public comment on draft rules. Overall it is seen as a positive step for the industry.
The document discusses the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), which proposes to create a national authority called the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority. This authority would establish uniform rules for anti-doping, medication policies, and racetrack safety across the US. Currently each state has different rules which causes issues. The authority would standardize rules and work with USADA. It would improve safety and help the integrity of the sport. There is some opposition from owners concerned about funding and representation. The authority seeks public comment on draft rules. Overall it is seen as a positive step for the industry.
The document discusses the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), which proposes to create a national authority called the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority. This authority would establish uniform rules for anti-doping, medication policies, and racetrack safety across the US. Currently each state has different rules which causes issues. The authority would standardize rules and work with USADA. It would improve safety and help the integrity of the sport. There is some opposition from owners concerned about funding and representation. The authority seeks public comment on draft rules. Overall it is seen as a positive step for the industry.
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THE
HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT Olivia Bryant Introduction
■ What is the Horseracing Integrity
and Safety Act? ■ Who is apart of it? ■ Why is it needed? ■ How will it affect the racing industry as a whole? Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act ■ Also known as HISA ■ Proposed in March 2019 ■ Creates an Authority, called the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority ■ Universal committee for racing – Anti-doping control – Medication policy – Race day medication policies – Racetrack safety Who makes up the Authority?
■ Many former board members of racetracks, racing
associations, and breeding associations – Churchill Downs, NYRA, NTRA, Maryland Jockey Club, Keeneland, Breeder’s Cup, Fasig-Tipton ■ Veterinarians ■ Members not affiliated with Thoroughbred industry – Allows an outsider’s opinion with no previous bias Uniformity Issue ■ Currently, each state’s racing commissions govern the policies regarding racing in each individual state. ■ Medications, race-day, safety, anti-doping ■ Way too many organizations governing these issues ■ Can be difficult to keep track of changing rules and regulations when traveling from state to state to race Current Policies under State Racing Commissions ■ Causes multiple discrepancies and violations due to the varying rules and regulations across the United States ■ From public’s point of view – May show that we do not have a great grasp on the medication policies and can not adhere to a uniform standard ■ In almost every other country where racing occurs there is a central governing body over racing. – British Horseracing Authority ■ Different wording in different state racing rule handbooks – Furosemide (Lasix) – Race day, post times, etc. How will the HISA impact the industry? ■ Owners, trainers, jockeys, and veterinarians will have to learn new rules and regulations – Should make things easier and more clear ■ Stewards and current state racing commissions will have to work with the Authority ■ The Authority will work with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to standardize and review the rules and regulations ■ Some people in the industry presented with backlash and issues against HISA – Horse owners/trainers won’t have their voice heard since it is a large democratic program – Worried about funding – “Unelected” body Racetrack Safety ■ A huge component of HISA ■ All tracks will be evaluated and will be held to a certain safety standard. ■ Common concern: – Not all tracks have the funding/labor to be able to keep up with the larger tracks such as Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Saratoga, etc. – This has been addressed – The HISA authority will take into account the size and differences between the racing facilities and allow for a slight variation in standards, while still ensuring safety. Social License to Operate ■ The HISA Authority will be a step in the right direction, especially to the public. ■ Medina Spirit – Tested positive for Betamethasone following 2021 Derby win – Put the racing industry in the spotlight for medication violations and doping concerns ■ This has been an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed! ■ The continuation of negative press will cause the horse industry to lose its social license to operate. Draft and Public Comments
■ On November 11, HISA published proposed rules and regulations to allow the public and the industry members to read and make comments ■ They worked with USADA to make this draft of rules ■ This was a great way to show that the members of the Authority will take the industry members, owners, trainers, etc. into consideration when making decisions ■ Equine Protocol, Prohibited List, Definitions, Equine Arbitration Procedures, Testing and Investigation Standards, and Standards for Laboratories Conclusion
■ The enactment of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and the establishment of the Authority is a positive step the industry needs and will take in order to keep the industry moving in the right direction.
■ This universal reform will allow for less confusion and clearer rules and regulations. ■ This will benefit everyone in the industry, the public, and most importantly, the horses. Sources ■ America’s Best Racing Staff. (2021, May 10). Q&A: New Integrity Rules Coming to Horse Racing. Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021, from https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/250043/q-and-a-new-integrity-rules-coming-to-horse-racing
■ The British Horseracing Authority. (2021, October 25). Rules of racing and guides. The British Horseracing Authority. Retrieved November 19, 2021, from https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/rules-guides/.
■ Clabes, J. (2021, March 15). National Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Group Files Suit Against Horse Racing Integrity Act. NKyTribune RSS. Retrieved October 1, 2021, from https://www.nkytribune.com/2021/03/national-thoroughbred-horsemens-group-files-suit-against-horse-racing-integrity-act
■ Committee on Energy and Commerce, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020: Report (to accompany H.R. 1754) (n.d.).
■ Kenton, W. (2021, November 20). Social License to operate (SLO). Investopedia. Retrieved November 18, 2021, from https://www.investopedia.com/term/s/social-license-slo.asp#:~:text=The%20social%20license%20to%20operate%20(SLO)%2C%20or %2-simply%20social,stakeholders%2C%20and%20the%20general%20public.
■ Release, P. (2019, May 1). Arci: dramatic drop in horse racing doping cases in 2018 – horse racing news: Paulick Report. Horse Racing News | Paulick Report. Retrieved November 18, 2021, from https:// www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/arci-dramatic-drop-in-horse-racing- doping-cases-in-2018/.
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