The line between therapy and abuse for horses isn’t always bright, but experts say the National Uniform Medication Program, and proper diagnosis, will help.
The rate of equine fatalities at mid-Atlantic tracks rose in 2013, according to the latest statistics from the Jockey Club.
Wagering on races run in the United States was flat in January 2014 versus a year ago, as were the purses paid. But the number of racedays grew.
Orb, Oxbow, and Verrazano — three of racing’s biggest stars this year — are all now retired. That’s because of a business model with misaligned incentives.
A recent international jockey safety conference attracted participants from all over the world — but not many from the United States, which was too bad, says Teresa Genaro.
