HISA amends shoe rule after meeting with groups of knights
In a statement released through the Thoroughbred Knights Association, it was announced that HISA would make changes recommended by the organization to allow the horses to race on land with some rear traction device. A team including John Kimmel VMD, Scott Palmer VMD, Ian McKinlay, Graham Motion, Linda Gaudet, Joe Appelbaum and Alan Foreman met with the HISA Safety Committee on July 27 after initial concerns were raised. in a private meeting with HISA leadership on July 19 in Saratoga .
The meeting followed, attended by the Thoroughbred Riders Association Board of Trustees, representatives of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Thoroughbred Breeders and Breeders Association (TOBA), and Thoroughbred Owners. of California, to discuss HISA implementation, issues that have arisen, and summarize -Long-term plan and timeline. Among the points discussed was shoe regulation, which has caused considerable concern among horsemen because of its potential to negatively affect the safety and welfare of horses.
“HISA is the law and it is in effect. Despite the ongoing litigation, we believe we have a responsibility on behalf of our constituencies to engage with HISA as necessary to ensure that our horses are protected, Our riders are treated fairly and responsibly, and the integrity of the race is preserved. “
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