HISA provides update on select Safety Program rules

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority June 24 provided the following update regarding enforcement of its Racetrack Safety Program rules and registration requirements.
Rule 2276. Horseshoes
New horseshoe requirements will not be enforced until Aug. 1, 2022, to ensure adequate inventory of HISA-compliant horseshoes.
Rule 2281. Riding crop specifications
The riding crop specification rule will not be enforced until Aug. 1, 2022, to enable adequate inventory of HISA-compliant crops. (Note: Rule 2280. Use of riding crop will be enforced July 1, 2022.
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