The Equestrian Integrity and Safety Authority announced on October 17 the members of their Riders Advisory Group, who were selected from over 250 applications received from race participants. practice cars around the country. Beginning in November, the Advisory Group will convene monthly to provide feedback to the Agency’s executive team and the Standing Committee on the implementation and development of Anti-Doping and Safety Control regulations, and HISA drugs.
Following HISA’s announcement of the establishment of the Advisory Group on August 29, HISA selected 19 members who collectively represent a variety of perspectives and experiences from across the US equestrian community. Included among them are trainers, owners and veterinarians, as well as representatives of the racing office, support staff, breeders and care initiatives. Members will serve terms of 1-2 years to prevent changes in the composition of the group and to maximize opportunities for industry-wide participation in the years to come.
“I would like to thank everyone in the equestrian community who have expressed interest in joining the Riders Advisory Group. I am especially grateful to the outstanding and highly qualified new members. , who have agreed to collaborate continuously with us,” said Lisa Lazarus, HISA CEO. “I know that HISA will benefit greatly from this group’s extensive hands-on experience in Purebred racing as we continue to work with all industry stakeholders to improve safety. safety and integrity of our sport.”
The following individuals have been selected to be members of the Horsemen’s First Advisory Group:
Mark Casse is a coach and founder of Casse Racing based in Ocala, Fla. Mark has been inducted into both the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
Kelsey Danner is a trainer based at Palm Meadown in Boynton Beach, Fla., and at Delaware Park.
Tom Drury is a trainer from Louisville, Ky., and a board member of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders.
Linda Gaudet is vice president of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen Association, of which she has been a member since its founding in 1994. Gaudet will serve as the Backstretch Workers Representative of the Advisory Group, based on history. Her advocacy on behalf of Backstretch workers.
Rick Gold is the chairman of the California Thoroughbred Owners Integrity and Safety Commission and a thoroughbred racehorse owner in California and Australia.
Donnie K Von Hemel is a coach based in Piedmont, Okla who runs Von Hemel Racing, founded by his father Don Von Hemel. Donnie raced in Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma.
Fred Hertrich III is a former chairman of the Breeders’ Cup Board of Directors and owner of Watercress Farm in Paris, Ky. Fred has been a breeder and owner of standard racehorses for the past 35 years and is also treasurer of the Hambletonian Association. Fred will serve as the Advisory Group’s Mining Racing Representative.
David Ingordo is a Thoroughbred racehorse owner and Bloodstock agent.
Frank Jones is vice president of both the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the Kentucky Riders’ Protection and Benevolence Association. He is also a Thoroughbred racehorse owner and an avid horse hunter.
Tim Keefe is the president of MTHA and a certified trainer Laurel Park in Maryland.
Dr. Sara Langsam is an equine veterinarian of Teigland, Franklin and Brokken DVMs, who is based in Belmont Park. She is one of the two Veterinarian Representatives of the Advisory Group.
Ron Moquett is an Oklahoma native and a coach at Hot Springs, Ark. He raced in Arkansas, Kentucky, New York and Oklahoma.
Maggi Moss is a former Chief Prosecutor from Des Moines, Iowa and a practicing attorney and thoroughbred owner with racehorses in Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana and New York.
Graham Motion was born in Newmarket, England and is a trainer based in Fair Hill, Md. And owner of Herringswell Stables.
John Piehowicz is an equine veterinarian and founder of Cincinnati Equine. He will serve as the second Veterinarian Representative.
Tom Robbins is executive vice president, Racing and Industrial Relations at the Del Mar Kennel Club and will serve as the Racing Office Representative of the Advisory Group.
Rick Schosberg is a coach and vice president of the New York Thoroughbred Laity Association, president of Take2’s Second Career Tamers, and director of the Board of Trustees of the Care Alliance. After Thoroughbred.
Thomas Trosin is a second generation Farrier and past president of the American Farrier Association. Thomas has been licensed as a hunter in both California and Oklahoma and will serve as the Advisory Group’s Farrier Representative.
Kirk Wycoff is a Thoroughbred racehorse owner and owner of Three Diamonds Ranch.
This press release has been edited for content and style by the BloodHorse Staff.
