Jockey Club Fee Increase to Support Aftercare Alliance
Edited Press Release
October 11, 2012
The Jockey Club’s increased fees will support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The Jockey Club’s increased fees will support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
Officials will implement new rules recommended by a task force report to improve equine safety.
Chairman Louis Romanet applauded The Jockey Club’s efforts to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.
A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland on Oct. 5.
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it.
The award honors Maryland horses, individuals, teams, organizations, or events deserving of recognition.
The horse was shot and killed while it grazed in its Seminole County pasture last month.
The board will discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros.
The fourth edition of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be held Oct. 16-17.
Authorities are seeking those who have placed or adopted from the rescue as part of an ongoing investigation.
The AQHA is now accepting applications for equine research project funding for 2013-14.
The changes being implemented Jan. 1 include the addition of five new substances and other amendments.
Along with removals, the gathers will be used to apply fertility-control vaccines starting in November.
Vets and animal welfare organizations teach law officers how to recognize signs of equine neglect.
A show and sale will raise awareness for the opportunities available for off-track Thoroughbreds.
A spate of fatal breakdowns was primarily the result of structural deficiencies in rules and regulations.
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