Terry Meyocks Archives • The Racing Biz

HISA, Jockeys’ Guild to support mental health

by Press Release | Mar 15, 2023 | Breaking, Business, National news, Press release other | 0 |

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and the Jockeys’ Guild have announced an initiative to provide riders with mental wellness support

Laurel Park to honor late rider Avery Whisman

by Press Release | Feb 15, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 1 |

1/ST Racing and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will spearhead a national moment of silence Saturday, Feb. 18 in memory of late jockey Avery Whisman.

NJ whip rules remain contentious

by Jim Hague | Jun 22, 2021 | Breaking, Business, New Jersey, NJ Business, Top Stories | 3 |

New Jersey’s whip rules, promoting virtually whipless racing, have spurred threats, recriminations, calls for compromise – and some kudos, too.

NJ appellate court allows riding crop reg

by Press Release | Apr 20, 2021 | Breaking, Business, New Jersey, NJ Business | 0 |

The Jockeys’ Guild today decried a New Jersey court decision allowing the state’s tough riding crop regulation to go into effect.

1/ST Racing supporting JOckeys’ Guild

by Press Release | Jan 29, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

The Stronach Group/1ST Racing announced today it would continue to subsidize insurance and long-term disability for jockeys at their tracks.

Jockeys to support Brain Injury Awareness

by Press Release | Mar 5, 2020 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

On March 7 jockeys nationwide will wear blue arm bands that promote “Brain Injury Awareness” as part of a monthlong initiative.

Parx riders, management strike deal, avert shutdown

by Doug McCoy | Feb 7, 2020 | Breaking, Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania, Top Stories | 0 |

A deal between Parx management and local jockeys to improve the jocks’ room and streamline background checks means Saturday’s card will take place.

Jockeys’ Guild proposes revised whip rules

by Frank Vespe | Dec 14, 2019 | Breaking, National news, Racing, Top Stories | 1 |

New rules proposals in New Jersey and California that would limit whip use have spurred the Jockeys’ Guild to advance their own more “moderate” concept.

Jockeys’ Guild seeks bigger role in industry future

by Press Release | Dec 12, 2019 | Breaking, Business, National news | 0 |

At its annual assembly earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild expressed frustration that riders’ input is not being considered as safety decisions are made.