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What the new Maryland “house rules” mean

Frank Vespe / 7 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 / 7 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.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 18, 2026

Looking ahead: Laurel Park weekend

CT: 2-year-olds take center stage in McKee, Mercer

PODCAST: Fleet 2-year-olds featured

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 17, 2026

Always a Runner heads competitive Cotillion

What the new Maryland “house rules” mean

RMTC proposes new bisphosphonate rule

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

Looking ahead: Laurel Park weekend

CT: 2-year-olds take center stage in.

PODCAST: Fleet 2-year-olds featured

Always a Runner heads competitive Cotillion

Mario Pino, the accidental jockey

Eleven look for breakthrough win in.