TCA Announces April Award of Merit Winners
Edited Press Release
May 4, 2016
ReRun Inc., the Equine Encore Foundation, and the Foxie G Foundation were recognized for aiding Thoroughbreds.
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ReRun Inc., the Equine Encore Foundation, and the Foxie G Foundation were recognized for aiding Thoroughbreds.
The alliance is designed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
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Representatives educated Congress members about the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act of 2015.
The enhanced equine security measures are part of the track’s ongoing safety and integrity program.
Churchill Downs was the first track to be accredited in 2009, the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance’s inaugural year.
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The New Mexico Racing Commission will enhance its out-of-competition drug testing program effective immediately.
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Standardbreds training over shorter distances lost fewer training days to injury, but still raced successfully.
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Dr. Kyla Ortved specializes in orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopy, tenoscopy, and fracture repair.
Frequent findings included osteoarthritic changes, sclerosis, and mild bone spurs, among others.
Double Diamond Farm donated $20,000, while Glen Hill Farm and Payton Training Center have each committed $10,000.
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