Constitutional questions persist for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act after the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found that the law’s enforcement provisions violate the private nondelegation doctrine.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to apply data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence to HISA’s data with the goal of enhancing equine safety by analyzing the factors contributing to equine injuries and informing potential interventions to further reduce them moving forward, according to a news release from HISA.
“The only constant in life is change.” You’ve probably heard this saying more than once. The subject is on my mind because my role with American Farriers Journal is changing.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is reviewing its Racetrack Safety Program after a tumultuous year that left farriers and manufacturers scrambling and a sharp rebuke from Congress.
Established by federal law in 2020, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority was entrusted with creating uniform rules affecting various areas of Thoroughbred racing in the United States. However, the establishment and enforcement of shoeing regulations have left many in the farrier industry frustrated.
As the calendar flips to July, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Racetrack Safety Program is largely in effect. Implementation of the shoeing rules is the only component that remains.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.