HISA today announced that Jockeys’ Guild veteran Jeff Johnston will serve as HISA’s Rider Safety & Welfare Manager, effective Friday, Mar. 17. Johnston will work with jockeys and other riders to ensure compliance with the Racetrack Safety Program, support continuing education programs, provide uniform first responder training, work with providers to improve safety equipmen…

Today the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and the Jockeys’ Guild announced an industry initiative to provide jockeys and riders with mental wellness support and resources. 

As a critical first step, HISA and the Jockeys’ Guild will launch a survey to be sent out to jockeys and exercise riders relating to their mental wellness needs, as well as what re…

With the anticipated March 27 implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program approaching, it’s increasingly important for all racing participants to understand how the Program will work. The following are HISA’s answers to five frequently asked questions about the ADMC Program.

1. How will the new …