“Legislation to Promote the Health and Safety of Racehorses”
Witnesses
Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson
Equine Veterinarian
Mr. Joe A. De Francis
Chairman, National Horseracing Advisory Council of the Humane Society of the United States
Mr. Dennis Drazin
Chairman and CEO, Operator, Darby Development, on behalf of Monmouth Park Racetrack
- Witness Statement
- 2014 State of the New Jersey Horse Racing Industry: Post-Report of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment
- 2019 State of the New Jersey Horse Racing Industry
- Letter from the Harness Horsemen International
- Statement from the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Associations, Inc. regarding H.R. 2651
- AAEP Position on Therapeutic Medications in Racehorses
- Witness Truth in Testimony
- Witness Biography
Mr. Marty Irby
Executive Director, Animal Wellness Action
Mr. William M. Lear Jr.
Vice Chairman, The Jockey Club
Mr. Edward J. Martin
President and CEO, Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc.
Mr. Christopher J. McCarron
Hall of Fame Jockey, Retired
Documents
- Hearing Notice
- Briefing Memo
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Tom V. David, DVM
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Samantha Smith, The Jockey Club
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the New York Racing Association
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Arthur Gray
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Keeneland Association, Inc.
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the US Harness Racing Alumni Association
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from 50 horse trainers
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the Homes for Horses Coalition
- Statement by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY)
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Arthur Hancock, Stone Farm President
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from former chairmen of the Association of Racing Commissioners International
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Dr. A. Gary Lavin
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Nancy L. McLean, University of Edinburgh, Equine Science
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from R. Anthony Chamblin, Supporting Member of the Water Hay Oats Alliance
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Governor and Mrs. Steven L. Beshear of Kentucky
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Sid Gustafson, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Barry Irwin, Team Valor International
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Staci Hancock, The Water Hay Oats Alliance, Managing Member
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Matt F. Iuliano, Executive Vice President and Executive Director, The Jockey Club
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Stuart Janney, Chairman of The Jockey Club
- List of the current 38 Parimutuel racing jurisdictions
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the West Point Thoroughbreds
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Travis T. Tygart, CEO, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Vinnie Viola, St. Elias Stables, LLC
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from Dr. A. Gary Lavin
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from Dr. Douglas Daniels
- Letter from Keith Crupper
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Equine Health and Welfare Alliance
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association – David McShane
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association – Jon Moss
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Horsemen of West Virginia
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 and document from Dr. Thomas Tobin
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Washington National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
- Letter of opposition for H.R. 1754 from the American Quarter Horse Association
- Letter of support for H.R. 1754 from the Animal Welfare Institute
- Opening Statement – Full Committee Chairman Pallone
- Opening Statement – Subcommittee Chair Schakowsky
- Unedited Transcript
- Opening Statement – Full Committee Ranking Member Walden
- Opening Statement – Subcommittee Ranking Member Rodgers