Indiana Racing: Indiana DownsIndiana Downs Indiana Downs is a horse and harness racetrack, located near Shelbyville, Indiana, in the Midwestern / Great Lakes Region of the United States. Shelbyville is situated about 15 miles from the large state capital of Indianapolis, with the racetrack located near the intersection of I-74 and I-465, on Fairland Road. Indiana Downs features a mile dirt track and a 7-furlong turf track, the only turf course in the state of Indiana. The racetrack has a comprehensive racing schedule, featuring thoroughbred racing from May-June and harness racing from June-October.
Guidelines for Transitioning HorsesThe American Association of Equine Practitioners has created a pamphlet with guidelines for transitioning a horse from the track to a successful post-racing career. The guidelines include information on the following interest areas:
Oklahoma HRC to Assist Retired Racers
Indiana to Require Piroplasmosis Testing for Racehorses
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) voted at their January meeting to approve an emergency rule requiring all equines entering Indiana Downs and Hoosier Park during the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse race meets to first test negative for equine piroplasmosis. The emergency rule is effective March 1, 2011.
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Kudos to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, who met and approved a plan that will provide funding for retraining and care of retired and unwanted Oklahoma-bred exracers. The funds were originally slated for the Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account, of which some will now be used for retraining. The plan must still be approved by the Oklahoma legislature.
From the office of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission. |