North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians (NAARV) Archives • The Racing Biz

Guest Author / 2 years

4 min read

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is fatally flawed and must be replaced, says Rich Fischer of the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians.

Vets: Time off indicated for horses in Navarro, Servis barns

Frank Vespe / 6 years

6 min read

The indictments of Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro, and others have regulators and racetracks scrambling, while vets say their horses need a break, too.

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Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements

Press Release / 6 years
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The racetrack vets association (NAARV) called for changes such as the elimination of maiden claiming rules and improved technology to advance equine safety.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 14, 2026

LRL: Top Manipulator grinds out win

G1-placed Dry Powder kicks off ’26 in Barbara Fritchie

Quint’s Brew, Slam Notion square off in General George

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on a high

Off to the Races Radio lineup for February 14

Fischer: “Flawed” HISA must be replaced

Vets: Time off indicated for horses in Navarro, Servis barns

Racetrack vets call for equine safety enhancements

Aptly named Lovingheriseasy has Haynes on.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Remembering “both King Leatherburys”

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 12

THA open letter recognizes “serious concerns”.

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury,.