A federal order blocking new horseracing rules in Louisiana and West Virginia is prompting calls for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to voluntarily suspend the same in all states.
BATON ROUGE, La. - The State of Louisiana, the State of West Virginia, the Louisiana Racing Commission, the Louisiana Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the Jockeys’ Guild, owners, trainers, and
FTC will begin implementing the Racetrack Safety Rule on July 1, 2022, which is the first phase of a two-part scheme to create national standards for thoroughbred horse racing safety and welfare, as proposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority HISA.