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HISA was created to implement, for the first time, a national, uniform set of integrity and safety rules that are applied consistently to every Thoroughbred racing participant and racetrack facility.
06/10/2026
351 new owners registered with HISA in Q1 2026; a 53.3% increase year over year.
Nearly 40,000 people are now registered with HISA, including more than 22,000 Thoroughbred owners.
As participation grows, so does our commitment to ensuring every horse competes safely—before, during and after racing.
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An easy way to measure your hydration levels is by measuring your weight (W), urine (U) and thirst (T). This can be incredibly important for jockeys on hot summer racing days. Dr. Douglas Casa—UConn professor and CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute—explains how to use the system to know if you're hydrating well.
Preventing on-track emergencies is fundamental to HISA's Racetrack Safety Program. But when injuries do happen, racetracks and training tracks must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively.
Greg Stiles, HISA's Senior Accreditation Manager, details the importance of emergency preparedness drills to ensure the safety of both horses and riders.
06/03/2026
DID YOU KNOW?
More Covered Horses trained and competed during the first quarter of 2026 than during the same period last year. We’re proud to support these Thoroughbred athletes and their riders through ongoing racetrack safety and anti-doping efforts.
Read the 2026 Q1 Metrics Report: https://hisaus.org/news/2026-q1-metrics-report
Staying hydrated is incredibly important during the summer months, particularly for elite athletes like jockeys competing in demanding conditions.
Last year, Dr. Douglas Casa—UConn professor and CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute—spoke with racetracks' medical teams about the critical role hydration plays in athlete health and performance. Hear his insights. 🔊
05/28/2026
Horsemen’s Advisory: Yunnan Baiyao / Yunnan Paiyao - HIWU Following up on an advisory distributed in January 2024, HIWU strongly advises horsemen to dispose of any variations of the herbal products that may be identified on the labels as Yunnan Paiyao, Yunnan Baiyao, and/or Baiyao. HIWU continues to find these supplements during searches despite the risks....
Regulatory Veterinarians are essential to protecting the health and welfare of Thoroughbred racehorses. Though they’re primarily employed by racetracks and state racing commissions, HISA equips them with tools to strengthen their impact.
Dr. Shari Silverman, HISA’s Veterinary Liaison, shares how resources like post-layoff reports, HISA CHECK√ and HISA Horse In-Sight support their day-to-day work.
05/27/2026
Training-related fatalities reflect horses that die or are euthanized within 72 hours of training as a result of injuries sustained during that training.
Last quarter, the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation saved five horses (3 racing; 2 training) from fatal musculoskeletal injuries. Learn more about HERF at https://www.equinerecovery.org/.
Read the 2026 Q1 Metrics Report: https://hisaus.org/news/2026-q1-metrics-report
What do veterinarians do on America's biggest days of racing? HISA's Veterinary Liaison Dr. Shari Silverman explains. 🏇🩺
05/20/2026
Racing-related equine fatalities include horses that die or are euthanized within 72 hours of a race as a result of injuries sustained participating in that race.
Last quarter, the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation saved five horses (3 racing; 2 training) from fatal musculoskeletal injuries. Learn more about HERF at https://www.equinerecovery.org/.
Read the 2026 Q1 Metrics Report: https://hisaus.org/news/2026-q1-metrics-report