IT’S A NEW ERA FOR SAFETY IN THOROUGHBRED RACING
Unflagging commitment to the future of equine safety. Advanced diagnostics combined with data analytics and AI insights to help prevent injury. Uniform regulations in place for the first time. Thoroughbred racing is embracing a new level of collaboration, transparency, and information sharing that puts the safety of each horse first every time they step on the track.
INVESTING IN EQUINE SAFETY
In recent years, Thoroughbred racing has significantly increased its investment in the future of equine safety. Thanks to cutting-edge technologies and stricter, uniform medication and testing rules, we’re seeing a seismic shift in how we enhance the ecosystem of care surrounding horses.
Wearable Biometric Technology
The integration of wearable technology in training and racing supports injury detection by constantly measuring and recording the length of a horse’s stride, planes of motion, and other baseline indicators.
Data Analytics
Thanks to HISA’s uniform data reporting requirements, the sport has the benefits from a centralized online database with consistent and comprehensive information on every horse.
On-Site Security & Surveillance
24/7 video and security surveillance systems in the barns and around the track are being adopted across the industry to provide veterinarians, investigators, and security experts with consistent monitoring of our horses so they are better able to identify potential issues or inconsistencies.
Expanded Veterinary Protocols
Expanded veterinary oversight under HISA brings best-in-class protocols to every racetrack under its jurisdiction. Regulatory officials, trainers, veterinarians, and others charged with caring for the horses now have access to consistent information for each horse.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
With more tracks investing in onsite advanced diagnostic technology like PET scans, MRIs, and CT scans or providing expedited access to them at nearby equine medical facilities, trainers and veterinarians are now better able to detect hard-to-identify precursors to injuries.
RESOURCES & NEWS
Safety is a collaborative effort, and we’re working every day beside HISA and horsemen and women to further build out our ecosystem of care.
MISSION
To build a deeper culture of safety in Thoroughbred racing and enhance the ecosystem of care surrounding our horses.