November 26, 2025 (Lexington, KY) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is currently accepting applications for new members to serve on its Veterinary Advisory Committee (VAC) beginning in February 2026. The VAC consists of Regulatory and Attending Veterinarians from a broad range of professional backgrounds and geographic regions, ensuring representation of …

November 20, 2025 (Lexington, KY) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is pleased to announce the members of its newly established Medical Advisory Committee, a group of leading medical professionals with a broad range of specialties from across the United States who will provide expert guidance on matters related to jockey health, safety and well-being.

November 18, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Rule Series 1000, 3000 and 4000 of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program.

HISA submitted proposed modifications to the ADMC Program to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on November 15, 2023 and supplemented…

November 17, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — As part of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) and Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit’s (HIWU) ongoing commitment to developing and enforcing rules based on current scientific and veterinary evidence, both organizations are pleased to announce today that HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Committee has…

November 10, 2025 (Lexington, KY) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced that retired jockey Trevor McCarthy has joined the organization as HISA’s Jockey Wellness Consultant, a new role dedicated to advancing the health, safety and overall well-being of riders nationwide.

McCarthy began riding racehorses…

October 14, 2025 (Lexington, KY) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and Onrise are pleased to announce the addition of nutrition coaching to the suite of confidential wellness services available to licensed jockeys at HISA racetracks through the Onrise platform.

Beginning this week, riders can access personalized nutrition support in both English an…

September 25, 2025 (Lexington, KY) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) today announced the key findings from one of two pilot programs it commissioned in August 2024 in connection with an Exercise-Associated Sudden Death (EASD) Working Group launched in October 2023. These findings may allow trainers and veterinarians to spot hidden heart risks before…

September 19, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and Jockeys’ Guild, in partnership with the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, co-hosted a mental health roundtable on Tuesday, September 16, in the U.S. Capitol. The event brought together jockeys and professional athletes from women’s soccer and football to share their personal exp…

September 2, 2025 (Lexington, KY) – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is currently accepting applications for new members to join its Next Generation Advisory Group. Since the group’s formation in April 2024, its members have provided valuable insight on potential and current HISA rules and have supported strategic initiatives to enhance the effectiveness o…