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What the new Maryland “house rules” mean

Frank Vespe / 6 years
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8 min read

The new so-called Maryland “house rules” regarding equine safety are both more – and less than that, a mixture of policies, house rules, and regulations with broad industry support.

RMTC proposes new bisphosphonate rule

Press Release / 6 years

4 min read

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has proposed a new rule limiting bisphosphonate use in young horses, as well as taking action on NSAIDs.

Fasig-Tipton, OBS, Keeneland to ban bisphosphonates in young horses

Press Release / 7 years

3 min read

Three major sales companies — Fasig-Tipton, OBS, and Keeneland — have announced they will ban off-label bisphosphonates effective July 1.

New Thoroughbred hunter/jumper series announced

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA provisional suspensions

Kentucky Derby future wager pool 3 opens Friday

Mid-Atlantic three stars: January 12, 2026

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to winning ways

LRL: In My Memories dances to allowance win

What the new Maryland “house rules” mean

RMTC proposes new bisphosphonate rule

Fasig-Tipton, OBS, Keeneland to ban bisphosphonates in young horses

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025