Racehorse Drug Penalty System Next Up in West Virginia
Tom LaMarra
January 22, 2014
Officials will soon consider a penalty system for drug violations that dovetails with uniform model rules.
Officials will soon consider a penalty system for drug violations that dovetails with uniform model rules.
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The ISJC is second of the former FEI Associate Members to sign a memorandum of understanding with the FEI.
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TCA supports Thoroughbred retirement, rescue, research, and helps the people who work with ex-racehorses.
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