At the Breeders’ Cup World Championships earlier this month, the best of the best in our sport came together to compete on the track and celebrate the wonderful culture and lifestyle of racing. Meanwhile, Breeders’ Cup CEO Drew Fleming and I convened a meeting of some of the leading executives across the sports industry to discuss what we can all...
On October 22, HISA’s Next Generation Advisory Group held its latest meeting in-person at Rood and Riddle in Lexington, Kentucky. Comprised of horsemen, veterinarians, jockeys, horseplayers and other racing participants, the Next Generation Advisory Group provides feedback to HISA's executive team and Standing Committees on the implementation and evolution of HISA's regulations.
The group met the first day for a wide array of discussions with HISA and HIWU’s executive teams. Discussed topics included jockey wellness initiatives, stewarding, investigations and testing strategy, and A...
The Jockeys’ Guild and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) hosted a symposium at Keeneland today in order to bring the critical issue of jockey mental health to the forefront and generate discussion on how the Thoroughbred industry can work together to advance the mental wellness of jockeys across the country.
Jockeys’ Guild President and CEO Terry Meyocks and HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus welcomed attendees and opened the symposium with remarks on the two organizations’ shared goals of addressing the factors that adversely affect rider mental health and developing mechani...
HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus addressed the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program’s Global Symposium on Racing on Dec. 5, 2023. A transcript of her address can be found below and a video replay can be found here.
TRANSCRIPT:
Hello everyone. I think I'm going to ask for a different slot next year, because the slot right after the ...
Last week, HISA and the Jockeys' Guild co-hosted the first Jockey Health and Wellness DC fly-in. We welcomed participants from across the United States to gather in the nation's Capital for conversations on the physical and mental well-being of jockeys at a critical time in horse racing. Participants had the opportunity to meet with their Congressional representatives to express both their love for racing and the unique circumstances they face as athletes and family members in a fast-paced industry.
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