Safety

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Churchill Downs to suspend racing while examining safety measures
June 2, 2023 – A day after implementing enhanced safety initiatives “effective immediately,”...
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Churchill Downs announces new safety initiatives
*JUNE 2 UPDATE: A day after implementing the measures outline below, Churchill Downs announced that it...
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Racing authority issues update on Churchill Downs fatalities
June 1, 2023 — Over the past several days, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)...
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Shopping for a riding helmet? Check out these new safety ratings
Shopping for a riding helmet can be unexpectedly overwhelming. Sure, it’s a simple enough piece of equipment....
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U.S. horse racing enters new regulatory era
New and enhanced anti-doping regulations took effect in U.S. Thoroughbred horse racing on March 27 following...
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Keep your barn and property secure
You’ve got to think like a (horse) thief to thwart one! In this edition of the EQUUS Extra, learn how...
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Evacuation infographics added to Equine Guelph barn fire prevention resources
The downloadable diagrams can help horse owners develop an evacuation plan to save the lives of horses...
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More than $425,000 raised to advanced helmet research
Funds will support further research into U.S. helmet safety standards and the creation of an equestrian-specific...