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New Equine, Jockey Welfare And Safety Legislation Signed Into Law In California

The following was provided by the California Horse Racing Board.

The California Horse Racing Board appreciates the passage and signing into law of SB 800 and AB 1974. Both bills strengthen the state of California's commitment to equine and jockey welfare and safety.

SB 800, by Senator Bill Dodd, provides greater access to veterinary records for racehorses, requires the reporting/publication of equine fatalities that occur at facilities regulated by the CHRB, and requires the publication of positive post-race test findings within five business days of their confirmation. In anticipation of this bill becoming law, the CHRB already is posting equine fatalities on its website: EQUINE FATALITIES

AB 1974, by Assembly Member Adam Gray, provides for a range of safety measures. The new law:

  • Gives regulatory veterinarians authority to order diagnostic tests on horses,
  • Extends the time for removing horses from the Veterinarian's List,
  • Creates more veterinary oversight for horses considered to be at risk,
  • Allows diagnostic imaging to be used for pre-race examinations,
  • Requires racing associations to provide areas for enhanced veterinary examinations,
  • Enhances a whistleblower program, and
  • Provides additional funding for safety.

Some of these statutory reforms codify existing regulations, while others create new statutory authority and requirements.

The CHRB thanks Governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature, particularly Assembly member Gray and Senator Dodd, for their continued support for and commitment to equine and jockey welfare and safety.

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Two New Horse and Jockey Safety Laws Passed in California

According to the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), two bills–SB 800 and AB 1974–have been passed and signed into law in the state of California. Both bills are instrumental in strengthening California’s commitment to both equine and jockey welfare and safety.

Senator Bill Dodd’s SB 800 provides greater access to veterinary records for racehorses, requires the reporting and publication of equine fatalities that occur at facilities regulated by the CHRB, and requires the publication of positive post-race test findings within five business days of their confirmation. In anticipation of this bill becoming law, the CHRB already is posting equine fatalities online.

Assembly Member Adam Gray’s AB 1974 provides for a range of safety measures. This new law gives regulatory veterinarians authority to order diagnostic tests on horses, extends the time for removing horses from the Veterinarian’s List, creates more veterinary oversight for horses considered to be at risk, allows diagnostic imaging to be used for pre-race examinations, requires racing associations to provide areas for enhanced veterinary examinations, enhances a whistleblower program, and provides additional funding for safety.

Some of these statutory reforms codify existing regulations, while others create new statutory authority and requirements.

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Mike Cline Named Kentucky’s Farm Manager Of The Year

The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club (KTFMC) is pleased to announce the 2020 Ted Bates Farm Manager of the Year, Michael Cline.

In 1979, Will Farish hired a young horseman named Mike Cline to manage his developing Lane's End Farm, located on an important and historic tract of land in the Bluegrass of Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky.  The two horsemen would combine their knowledge of horses, land and business to build Lane's End into one of the premier Thoroughbred organizations in the world.

Mike Cline has been surrounded by horses all of his life.  He grew up in Versailles, the son of a farm manager, and attended the University of Kentucky on a football scholarship. After college, Mike took a job on the racetrack with Hall of Fame Trainer Mack Miller, another Woodford County native.

Upon returning to the Versailles area for his first farm management position, with Big Sink Farm, Mike was very fortunate to meet Mr. Farish, who hired him to oversee broodmares, foals, yearlings, barn construction and pasture management at Lane's End Farm. From this foundation, the industry-leading sales and stallion divisions of Lane's End emerged.

In his role at Lane's End over the course of 40 years, Mike has been involved in breeding, raising and racing numerous champions and stakes winners for the farm and its clients. The farm has been the leading sales consignor 26 times, selling 380 stakes winners including over 50 champions or Grade 1 winners, among them A. P. Indy, Saint Liam, Rags to Riches and Lemon Drop Kid. Lane's End has earned the title of leading stud farm 15 times, with the stallions siring over 285 Grade 1 winners.

Mike has mentored many successful people in the industry, currently managers at some of the world's top Thoroughbred farms. He was a strong supporter of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association's Kentucky Thoroughbred Equine Management Internship program (KEMI) which provides opportunities for students to learn horsemanship and management skills and begin their careers in the world of Thoroughbred breeding and racing.

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