tc
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Post by tc on Aug 12, 2019 19:41:11 GMT -5
it is amazing, although not surprising, how many of the big names in the game are not on that list.
only when those that benefit most from the current system get onboard (or they are forced to get onboard) will we see some real progress on this front.
money...money...money
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Post by UpInClass on Sept 20, 2019 0:30:41 GMT -5
Spendthrift Farm's B. Wayne Hughes Joins WHOA in Support of the Horseracing Integrity ActB. Wayne Hughes becomes the latest industry leader to join the Water Hay Oats Alliance (WHOA)
in support of The Horseracing Integrity Act (HR1754/S1820). Passage of the bill would create a uniform
standard for drug rules and testing through a national program overseen by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA),
a private, non-governmental entity. "I wholeheartedly support the effort," said Hughes. "The need for this legislation is urgent,
and the future of horse racing hangs in the balance of its enactment. We are on the edge of the cliff." Hughes and the other 1,800 members of the alliance believe the appointment of an independent
anti-doping agency can resolve the problem of widespread drug use in American racing
and put U.S. racing jurisdictions in step with international standards. Hughes was introduced to racing by his father at the tracks in southern California.
In 2004, Wayne turned his life-long love for horses and racing into a business, when he purchased
the iconic Spendthrift Farm, a 1,200-acre Thoroughbred nursery and stud farm in Lexington, Ky. The historic farm, which was home to Triple Crown winners Seattle Slew and Affirmed,
originally was purchased by Leslie Combs II in 1937. Today, under Hughes leadership,
Spendthrift is the home of 26 stallions and a broodmare band of 90.
In addition to the central Kentucky property, Hughes owns and operates Spendthrift Australia. Among Hughes' biggest stable stars is Beholder, three-time Breeders' Cup winner and three-time champion.
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Post by mysaladdays on Sept 20, 2019 6:57:46 GMT -5
Spendthrift Farm's B. Wayne Hughes Joins WHOA in Support of the Horseracing Integrity ActB. Wayne Hughes becomes the latest industry leader to join the Water Hay Oats Alliance (WHOA)
in support of The Horseracing Integrity Act (HR1754/S1820). Very good news
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Post by UpInClass on Dec 22, 2020 17:08:28 GMT -5
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Passes Congress and Awaits President's Signature WHOA Press Release December 22, 2020 Today marks a turning point toward a bright future for American horse racing, the health and welfare of its horses and jockeys, and the integrity of the sport. After years of negotiation and compromise, it is with great pride and complete satisfaction that the Water Hay Oats Alliance (WHOA) celebrates the inclusion of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) in the 2020 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The Omnibus passed through both houses of Congress late last night and currently awaits President NO POLITICS ’s signature. WHOA’s sincere appreciation goes to House Sponsors, Congressmen Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Andy Barr (R-KY), who worked together in a bi-partisan effort to keep our goals alive during the last eight years, over the course of three sessions of Congress. WHOA’s reform efforts would not have been possible without their dedicated support. Much gratitude also goes to Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who brought the remaining diverse industry factions together and carried us across the finish line with a bill that will not only bring about drug and medication reform through the creation of a gold-standard anti-doping program, but also important track safety initiatives. The bill would not have passed without him. WHOA has long supported the appointment of an independent anti-doping program run by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to tackle the problem of widespread drug use in American racing. HISA meets that goal and our members look forward to the development of a gold standard program led by USADA. It is obvious that after years of committee review and discussion, America’s racing industry can not police it self, nor does it possess the power to adequately punish those who take advantage of the broken state-to-state system. Under the new Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority national, uniform rules, testing procedures and penalties will be adopted in sync with international standards. The passage of HISA was brought about by a broad-based effort. Today would not have been possible without the hard work of WHOA’s partners in the Coalition for Horseracing Integrity (CHRI), particularly Stuart Janney at The Jockey Club and Jeff Gural at The Meadowlands, along with animal welfare partners at Animal Wellness Action (AWA), Horses for Life Foundation, the American Society for the Prevention Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and WHOA Supporters too numerous to mention. It truly took a village. Credit is due to the more than 2,000 individual industry participants in Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarterhorse racing who joined WHOA’s grass roots movement in support of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. Hand-in-hand, they have worked diligently to reach this monumental day for our horses, our sport and racing’s future. For more information, visit WHOA’s website at: www.waterhayoatsalliance.com
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Post by mysaladdays on Dec 27, 2020 12:56:28 GMT -5
Pro,this bill was first introduced in 2015. Been reintroduced since then. www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3084 Tonka and Barr keep trying to their credit. Tonka represents Saratoga County and Barr represents Lexington and surrounding horse towns. When is the right time? Hooper Correct. I've watched them toss this around and table it and seems like it's been hidden under a large stack of paper for at least 5 years. At this point I could care less what "the public eye" thinks, because if we are abusing the very champions of our sport, then the sport doesn't "deserve" to remain alive in the US. With or w/out the public's opinion. If you go to the WHOA site and read what the head of Old Friends has to say, and you realize that he is dealing with, that some of these lovely horses "don't even have a good vein left" by which to administer much-needed medically necessary medications to these retired horses by their vets there...... then you realize that some of these lovely creatures' problems continue for a lifetime, even after they leave the track. Listening to Michael Blowen write about that made me sick to my stomach. Imagine how many times they've been tapped that a vet can't even find a good vein. It's like they've been chemo patients for most of their racing lives. Pincushions.
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