All horses competing at AQHA shows must be clear of clenbuterol on or before November 1. Beginning November 1, 2015, clenbuterol will be considered a forbidden drug per AQHA Rule VIO401. Earlier this year, positive drug tests for detection of clenbuterol in American Quarter Horse racehorses resulted in significant penalties. As previously announced April 24,
By Ray Paulick The New Mexico Racing Commission in a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday voted to temporarily suspend the use of the bronchodilator clenbuterol in Thoroughbreds and Quarter horses, effective Thursday, July 23. The ban on the drug, which is designed to treat breathing problems but has been abused by some horsemen because of
RMTC Harness Trainer Pena Cited For 1,717 Drug Violations, Fined $343,400, Banned Three Years By Press Release The New York State Gaming Commission today issued a $343,400 fine and three-year ban against harness trainer Luis (Lou) Pena, holding him responsible for 1,717 equine drug violations. In 2012, the Commission (formerly the Racing and Wagering Board)
by Paulick Report Staff Dr. Mary Scollay, Dr. Rick Arthur, and Dr. Lynn Hovda submitted the following letter to the Paulick Report voicing their support of the RCI’s recent decision to establish rules on compounded medications in horse racing: The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) recently announced they have given approval to a Model
NEWS RELEASE April 24, 2012 Contact: Hallie Lewis (859) 224-2848 RMTC BOARD NAMES INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RECEIVES UPDATES ON DRUG ADMINISTRATION STUDIES AND MAKES THRESHOLD LEVEL RECOMMENDATION At its April 23 meeting in Dallas, Texas, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors approved an agreement with The Jockey Club to engage the
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