Regulations

CHRB Clarifies Thyroid Med Rules

In an effort to curb overuse of thyroid medications, the California Horse Racing Board has issued new instructions to veterinarians and horsemen for prescribing, dispensing, and labeling thyroid hormo...

ORC Approves New Rules

At a meeting of the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission on April 25, a number of changes to the Rules of Racing were approved, impacting Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing.

Ind. To Adopt National Medication Rules

Indiana on Wednesday became the latest state to adopt all of the national uniform medication rules, penalties and testing reforms developed by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) and a...

MRC Confirms Clenbuterol Guideline

January 06, 2014

The Maryland Racing Commission has issued a notice to the industry confirming that regulations and recommended guidelines for the therapeutic use of clenbuterol came into effect on January 1, 2014.

KHRC Votes To Change Med. Rules

December 12, 2013

On Wednesday, December 12, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission unanimously voted to change the medication rules for racehorses participating in the state.

Request Submission For Changes To MPHRC Rules

October 28, 2013

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission is soliciting suggestions for changes to the MPHRC Rules that would form potential amendments in 2014.

HRNZ Announces Anabolic Steroid Ban

October 10, 2013

Following on from recent decisions by the Australian Racing Board and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, the Board of Harness Racing New Zealand has approved a ban on the use of anabolic steroids for ho...

RCI Toughens Penalty Guidelines

August 01, 2013

Racing Commissioners International has announced that it has voted to create a penalty point system and 'enhanced' suspensions for trainers with multiple medication violations.

ORC Clarifies Custody Of Claimed Horses In Test Barn

January 16, 2013

New rule changes approved by the Ontario Racing Commission Board in December have clarified a number of procedural issues related to the Test Barn and associated retention area.

CPMA Notice Re: RCI Medication Rules

December 19, 2012

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) issued the following memorandum to the Provincial Regulatory Bodies on Wednesday regarding the Racing Commissioners International (RCI) Medication Rules.

Modifications To Medication Rules

December 17, 2012

The Board of Directors of Racing Commissions International (RCI) has voted to move forward with a major revision of the association’s model medication rules for horse racing.

Faraldo Opposes Proposed NYSRWB Rule

December 08, 2012

Joseph A. Faraldo, President of the Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOANY), issued a statement late Friday evening regarding the organization's oppposition to a proposed regulation by the...