Horseracing: New Anti-Doping Rules Take Effect Today
Statement on Implementation of New National Horse Racing Anti-Doping Rules that Take Effect Monday 3/27 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a
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Marty Irby is a former 8-time world champion equestrian who currently serves as executive director at Animal Wellness Action in Washington, D.C. Marty was honored in 2020 by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, II for his work to protect horses. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @MartyIrby.
Author: Marty Irby
Is There Hope for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act?
WASHINGTON, D. C. — When Congress enacted the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) in December 2020, I was ecstatic.
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Preakness, Doping, and the Future of Horseracing
BALTIMORE — This Saturday, the 147th Preakness Stakes will be run at Baltimore’s historic Pimlico track without one very notable
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2021 Preakness: Bob Baffert Betamethasone Doping Scandal
Unscrupulous trainers who drug horses with agents like betamethasone put both animals and jockeys at risk of life and limb.
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