The June Issue of The Texas Horsemen's News is Out
(Austin, Texas - Thursday, June 15, 2017) - On June 15, the June 2017 issue of The Texas Horsemen's News, the official publication of the Texas Horsemen's Partnership (THP), was distributed electronically to the THP's email list. If you are not already on the THP mailing list, be sure to sign up today. Shortly after signing up, you will receive an email with a link showing where you can download your copy of the June issue. Full Story

Attention Horsemen: Texas Racing Commission Issues Changes to Therapeutics List, Penalty Guidelines, and Classification Schedule Effective Friday, May 12, 2017
(Austin, Texas - Friday, May 12, 2017) - Today the Texas Racing Commission announced changes to rules regarding permissible levels of therapeutic medications and naturally occurring substances, penalty guidelines, and classification changes that go into effect immediately. The Commission has incorporated changes to its list of medications that are permissible if found at or below the specified concentration levels that prohibit the stacking of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). The new stacking prohibitions will be enforced as of June 9 for Quarter Horses (start of the Quarter Horse meet at Retama Park) and on September 1 for Thoroughbreds (start of the Thoroughbred meet at Retama Park). Full Story

Urgent Action Alert: Please Write Your Senator and the Lt. Governor Asking for SB 1971 to Be Brought to the Senate Floor for a Vote
(Austin, Texas - Tuesday, May 9, 2017) - Horsemen and women - we need you to act NOW! SB 1971 would create a purse matching fund from the state’s general revenue fund that is expected to increase purses by $25 million, and SB 1971's future is in doubt if it does not receive a full vote by the Senate in the next few days. Time is of the essence. Please let your Senators and the Lieutenant Governor know how important this bill is to our industr. Full Story