A third Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit has been scheduled for June 28 and 29, 2010, at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. Edward L. Bowen, president of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, announced details of the meeting today.

Coordinated and underwritten by The Jockey Club and Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and hosted by Keeneland Association, the summit is a two-day workshop designed to explore ways to enhance the safety and soundness of the Thoroughbred racehorse. Approximately 60 individuals, including jockeys, trainers, owners, breeders, veterinarians, scientists, track superintendents, racing officials, educators, farriers, industry leaders, and racetrack management personnel, have been invited to participate.

A steering committee is in the process of developing the agenda. The first day will be an educational forum, open to the public.

"Many of the welfare and safety initiatives that have been recommended and adopted in recent years trace their roots to our first two summits," said Bowen. "I expect the interaction and dialogue among participants at the upcoming summit to yield additional ideas and recommendations that will be beneficial to our sport