BHA Amends Whip Rules; World Horse Welfare ‘Disappointed’
Multiple Authors
October 24, 2011
The BHA has softened the new whip rules implemented Oct. 10, much to the dismay of World Horse Welfare.
The BHA has softened the new whip rules implemented Oct. 10, much to the dismay of World Horse Welfare.
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort will award $2,500 in grant funding to CANTER to continue its mission.
Topics from wise spending at aftercare facilities to off-the-track-Thoroughbred psychology were discussed.
New policies regarding veterinarians’, stewards’, and other officials’ race day roles have been introduced.
A judge granted the trainer a 30-day stay of action after officials suspended his license for 10 years.
Richard Hughes says he will not race again unless the new regulations regarding whip use in races are changed.
The TIP will reward the versatility of the Thoroughbred horse through sponsorship of special classes at shows.
Breeders’ Cup participants will pledge a percentage of their earnings to support retired racehorses’ care.
Race day medications, drug testing initiatives, and research committees were discussed at an Oct. 6 meeting.
Two British jockeys received suspensions for excessive use of the whip during races at Salisbury Racecourse.
Dutrow is expected to find out if he will be allowed to train again after alleged equine drug infractions.
Banned euthanized after sesamoid repair, and Life At Ten will likely be retired after last place finish.
Eight thoroughbred rescue organizations have joined the ASPCA Million Dollar Rescuing Racers Initiative.
Researchers are learning what genes (when found or not found) could suggest about a Thoroughbred’s potential.
Researchers found that using a whip on a racehorse does not necessarily encourage him to run faster.
Thoroughbreds in need of homes will now be listed publicly on thoroughbredconnect.com, the Jockey Club said.
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