The RHSA would establish an interstate compact to develop nationwide rules governing scientific medication control and ...

U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, Rep. Don Davis, and Sen. Tom Cotton have introduced the Racehorse Health and Safety Act to Congress, ...

Horse racing industry leaders hope to educate the public on jockeys' crop use as Kentucky Derby controversy over Junior Alvarado discipline lingers.

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been fined and suspended for ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The winning jockey in this year’s Kentucky Derby is facing a fine and suspension for his treatment ...

Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty "more than the permitted amount" during the race last week, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

An Iowa-licensed veterinarian who has faced multiple sanctions in the past is now facing disciplinary action from the Iowa ...

However, regulations set by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) allow riders to use their whip six times during a race.HISA said it was the second time in 180 days Alvarado had ...

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority fined Junior Alvarado $62,000 and suspended him for two days. Alvarado used his crop eight times, exceeding the permitted six strikes, resulting in a ...

announced the penalties on Friday after a hearing by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) determined Alvarado struck Sovereignty eight times with his crop — two more times than ...