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On behalf of everyone at HISA, best wishes for a safe and successful @BreedersCup to all who make the event possible, including jockeys, owners, trainers, stewards, veterinarians, racetrack staff and, of course, the horses.
#BreedersCup #BC26 #HorseRacing
ALT The image features a dark background with a message in white text: "Wishing everyone a safe and successful Breeders' Cup!" The logo of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is in the lower left corner.
Join @jockeyclub at Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory this Thursday in Lexington to learn how racing surfaces at this weekend’s @BreedersCup are maintained to be as consistent as possible! Details below ⬇️
Ever wonder about the surfaces your favorite horse races on?
Here's your chance to find out! Ahead of @BreedersCup, join us at Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory to learn how they ensure surface conditions are as safe as possible in racing and other equine sports.
Have you heard about HISA's Big Event Protocol?
We deploy our Big Event Protocol at the Triple Crown races and @BreedersCup to complete pre-race veterinary screenings, review on-site emergency response plans and more. Greg Stiles explains. 🔊
#BreedersCup #BC26 #EquineWelfare
We're pleased to welcome Liz Stinson to the HISA team! Liz's addition to the legal department will move essential functions in-house and reduce costs to the horse racing industry.
Read more: hisaus.org/news/hisa-hires-i…
#HorseRacing #Legal #NewHire
ALT Liz Stinson. The background features the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority logo. Text reads, "HISA Hires In-House Counsel, Reduces Legal Costs."
This summer, with the help of an expert nutrition task force and @JockeysGuild, we launched a nutrition program for jockeys at racetracks across the nation, including @BelmontPark1905, @keeneland, @parxracing, @santaanitapark and @Saratoga1863.
Read more: hisaus.org/news/hisa-expands…
ALT The image is an informational poster titled "HISA Expands Nutrition and Hydration Resources for Jockeys." It features a refrigerator stocked with various drinks and several guidelines: "Prioritize Protein," "Time Carbohydrates," "Incorporate Fats," "Hydrate with Purpose" and "Limit Fiber." The HISA logo is in the bottom right corner.
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A closer look at the veterinary process to examine contenders on race day at the #BreedersCup! 🏇
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We’d never send a horse out to race dehydrated and unfed. Somehow we’ve accepted it for the people riding them. @hisa_us & @keeneland’s first-of-its-kind racetrack nutrition program is working to change that 🥙
Did you know HISA has specific rules for horseshoes?
The correct horseshoe matters and our rules cover the heights of horseshoe traction devices, like toe grabs, on different track surfaces. These rules keep the welfare of the horse first and foremost.
#Horseshoes #HorseRacing
For Javier Castellano (@jjcjockey), horse racing is a family business. The Hall of Fame jockey has won 6,000 career races, including four Triple Crown wins.
In addition to his riding resume, he helps jockeys off the track as co-chair of @JockeysGuild.
#WhyILoveRacing #Saratoga
When a horse is ready to retire, it's important for the owner or trainer to follow the right steps to move them to the next phase of their career. Since HISA and @jockeyclub are independent, it's important you notify both organizations of a horse's retirement.
#HorseRacing
ALT The image explains the process for retiring a horse with HISA and The Jockey Club. It instructs to retire via the HISA Portal or email. To unretire, it requires four months of availability before a race.
Have you heard about the Void Claim Rule?
Horses can be claimed through claiming races when potential owners enter a draw to buy horses. While claiming usually goes smoothly, sometimes claims are voided due to, among other things, injury, death or an adverse analytical finding.
ALT A flyer titled "Void Claim Rule" features information on conditions under which a horse claim can be voided or not voided, based on veterinary findings. It also includes specific scenarios, such as post-race findings, that allow for claim voiding. The flyer provides a website for more information.
We all have a role to play in horse safety. We recently hosted a webinar on what owners and trainers can do to protect their horses from exercise-associated sudden death. Watch the replay here 👉 bit.ly/4rKXRK0.
#SafetyInRacing #EquineWelfare #EASD
With the help of researchers like Dr. Cris Navas of @pennvet's New Bolton Center, we're working to significantly reduce exercise-associated sudden death in racehorses. As technology improves, sudden death becomes more preventable.
#EASD #AtrialFibrillation #Heart
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HIWU announces the release of our Q2 2026 Report, featuring testing statistics, results management, and case adjudication details from April 1 through June 30, 2026. Read the full report here: hiwu.org/about/reports-and-s…
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I was pleased to visit @BelmontPark1905 yesterday and have constructive conversations with everyone there. Horse racing is stronger when we all work together towards a common goal, and I'm thankful for Belmont's commitment to safety and integrity in racing.
Yesterday, HISA staff traveled to the recently reopened @BelmontPark1905 as part of our nationwide listening tour.
Hearing directly from our stakeholders helps us continue building a safer, stronger future for racing together.
#BelmontPark #ListeningTour #HorseRacing
Yesterday, HISA staff traveled to the recently reopened @BelmontPark1905 as part of our nationwide listening tour.
Hearing directly from our stakeholders helps us continue building a safer, stronger future for racing together.
#BelmontPark #ListeningTour #HorseRacing
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A Covered Horse doesn't have to be entered in a race to be tested. Out-of-Competition Testing allows HIWU to conduct testing beyond race day as part of its nationwide efforts to protect the integrity of the sport and promote fair competition.
Learn more: hiwu.org/education-and-resou…
Did you know HISA has a 24/7 Help Desk? Whether you're just getting into racing or are a seasoned veteran, our team is here to support you and answer any questions you may have.
Give us a call at 1-877-513-2919 or email feedback@hisaus.org.
#HorseRacing #FieldSupport
Have you listened to your horse's #heart today? 🩺
A quick listen to your horse's heartbeat can provide important clues about their health and help alert you to signs of distress, possibly including #AtrialFibrillation. Dr. Cristobal Navas de Solis explains.
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📣 In observance of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, the @hisa_us is rolling out the third installment of its 'Don't Miss a Beat' webinar series for owners and trainers on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
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