For Immediate Release - November 22, 2022 -HBPA Attorney Group Zoom Meeting, November 21, 2022
For Immediate Release - October 17, 2022 -- (Lexington, Ky.) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the members of its Horsemen’s Advisory Group, who were selected from among the more than 250 applications received from hands-on racing participants from across the country. Starting in…
August 15, 2022 -- HISA Announces More Appointments to Executive Leadership Team
The Oklahoma HBPA/TRAO and other HBPA affiliates file a lawsuit to intervene in the Louisiana District Court Friday, August 12
August 8, 2022 - Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC -- Dear Representative Mullin: Thank you for your letter dated July 15, 2022, regarding the implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 (“the Act”). Your letter was jointly addressed to the Commission and to the Horseracing…
HISA NOTICEP August 5, 2022 Attention Horseman, Important Changes Effective September 12, 2022 See PDF Link
Rule 2276 shall not be enforced for horses racing on dirt surfaces that are shod on the hindlimbs with traction devices in the form of either a full outer rim shoe (up to 4 mm in height) or a toe grab (up to 4 mm in height).
New Orleans, Louisiana - (July 27, 2022) The Hon. Terry A. Doughty of the Western District of Louisiana has issued a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) Regulations (Rules under 2000, 8000, and 8500 Series) in the States of Louisiana and…
National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback’s comment on U.S. District Court Judge Doughty issuing a temporary injunction halting enforcement of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act in Louisiana and West Virginia:
WASHINGTON— Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) recently sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and President and CEO of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (Authority) Lisa Lazarus to voice concern with the Authority’s dereliction of duties under the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act…
Edward J. DeBartolo (at that time, the owner of Balmoral, Thistledown and Louisiana Downs) built Remington Park in Oklahoma City as a $100 million showcase for Thoroughbred racing. The inaugural race meet during the fall of 1988 was an opportunity for Oklahoma Thoroughbred horsemen to race in their home state and for horsemen from throughout the region to enjoy Oklahoma’s hospitality.
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