Horsemen’s Associations

Additionally, if you would like to have a HISA representative speak directly to your membership or if you are looking to include HISA content for a newsletter, please email Mandy Minger, Director of Communications, at <a href="mailto:mandy.minger@hisaus.org">mandy.minger@hisaus.org</a>.
The featured links and resources below are particularly relevant to jockeys, owners and trainers.

The racing community’s successful compliance with and navigation of HISA’s rules and programs begins with understanding the rules and processes themselves. Horsemen’s associations’ efforts to educate their members, share feedback and distribute HISA resources and updates have been central to achieving that understanding. If there are additional resources or information that would be helpful to your organization or your members, do not hesitate to email <a href="mailto:feedback@hisaus.org">feedback@hisaus.org</a>.

Anti-Doping and Medication Control Rules – subject to FTC approval

2025 HISA Town Hall: Understanding HISA's Financial Framework From Budgeting to Spending to Impact

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2025 HISA and HIWU Town Hall: Annual Reports

The Internal Adjudication Panel (IAP) is responsible for hearing Rule Violation Cases under HISA’s Rule 2000 Series and Rule 8000 Series. 
IAP members are appointed by mutual agreement of HISA and HIWU for four-year terms and serve as independent contractors to both entities. The individuals, which include state stewards, are selected for their deep equine regulatory experience. State stewards are prohibited from participating in cases originating in their state of employment. All members of the IAP will receive training on HISA’s adjudication processes before they can hear cases and must complete continuing education on an annual basis to maintain their eligibility to serve. 
Those who are interested in applying for the IAP should submit a cover letter, resume and list of references to Samuel.Reinhardt@hisaus.org with a subject line of “Internal Adjudication Panel.” 
The current members of the IAP are as follows, with their “prohibited states” in relation to hearing cases included below their name:
Rick Abbott
<ul>
<li>Pennsylvania</li>
</ul>
Eddie Arroyo
<ul>
<li>Illinois</li>
</ul>
Lisa Blackstone
<ul>
<li>N/A</li>
</ul>
Barbara Borden
<ul>
<li>Kentucky</li>
</ul>
Patricia Bowman
<ul>
<li>Indiana</li>
</ul>
Lori Dinoto
<ul>
<li>Ohio</li>
</ul>
Connie Estes
<ul>
<li>New Mexico</li>
</ul>
Hilary Forde
<ul>
<li>N/A</li>
</ul>
Larry Fontenot
<ul>
<li>Colorado</li>
<li>New Mexico</li>
</ul>
Phil Hanrahan
<ul>
<li>Kentucky</li>
</ul>
John Herbuveaux
<ul>
<li>California</li>
</ul>
Ann Mitchell
<ul>
<li>N/A</li>
</ul>
Duncan Patterson
<ul>
<li>Delaware</li>
</ul>
Samantha Randazzo
<ul>
<li>New York</li>
</ul>
Kim Sawyer
<ul>
<li>California</li>
</ul>
Eric Smith
<ul>
<li>Indiana</li>
</ul>
Juliette Symons
<ul>
<li>Kentucky</li>
</ul>
Ron Walker
<ul>
<li>New Mexico</li>
<li>New York</li>
<li>Oklahoma</li>
</ul>
Edward Weiss
<ul>
<li>California</li>
</ul>

Internal Adjudication Panel

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Handbook: Attending Veterinarian

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Interested in working at HISA? Qualified applicants may email their resume and a cover letter to Niki Robb at <a href="mailto:niki.robb@hisaus.org">niki.robb@hisaus.org</a>.
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Interested in serving on the HISA Board of Directors, the Anti-Doping and Medication Control Committee or the Racetrack Safety Committee? Complete and submit the <a href="https://hisadev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NOMINEE-SCREENING-QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nominee Screening Questionnaire</a>, along with a statement of interest and resume to Anjali Salooja at <a href="mailto:anjali.salooja@hisaus.org">anjali.salooja@hisaus.org</a>.

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