The first
"International Summit on Race Day Medication, EIPH and the Racehorse" will take
place at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., on June 13-14, 2011. The event is jointly
sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the
National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), and the Racing Medication and
Testing Consortium (RMTC).
Day 1 of the Summit
on Monday, June 13 will be open to anyone who registers to attend. The
program for the first day will include presentations on the current status of
medication issues in racing; an overview of exercise induced pulmonary
hemorrhage (EIPH) and its impact upon horse health; management and
treatment alternatives for EIPH; and testing issues surrounding treatment
for EIPH. These topics will be followed by international panel discussions
on regulatory issues surrounding race day medication; veterinary viewpoints on
the management of EIPH; and the management of EIPH from a trainer's
perspective.
Among those scheduled
to participate in the summit panel discussions are trainers Kiaran McLaughlin
(U.S./Dubai), H. Graham Motion (U.S.), John Size (Hong Kong/Australia) and John
Gosden (U.K., via prerecorded videotape). Participating veterinarians include
John McVeigh (U.K., South Africa, France), Foster Northrop (U.S.), Rod Daniel
(U.S./Dubai), Treve Williams (Australia) and Rob Pilsworth (U.K., via
prerecorded videotape). Participating regulators include Denis Egan (Ireland),
Bill Nader (Hong Kong), Brian Stewart (Hong Kong) and Anthony Stirk
(U.K.). An overview of the day's discussions will be presented at the
conclusion of the panel discussions.
The cost to attend
the first day of the summit is $40 per person, with admission including lunch at
Belmont Park. There is no charge on Monday for credentialed media. To
register for Day 1 of the Summit or to apply for a media credential, please
contact Wyndee Eastham of the NTRA at (859) 422-2603. All attendees must
register in advance, and the deadline to register is Thursday, May
26.
Day 2 of the Summit,
which will feature a facilitated discussion among RMTC members and invited
guests, is closed to the public and media. There will be media availability
following the conclusion of Day 2.
The American
Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., was
founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare
of the horse. Currently, the AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners
through its over 10,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics
issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine
veterinary profession and horse industry.
The NTRA is a
broad-based coalition of horse racing interests consisting of leading
Thoroughbred racetracks, owners, breeders, trainers, horseplayers and affiliated
horse racing associations, charged with increasing the popularity of horse
racing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The NTRA has
offices in Lexington, Ky., and Rye Brook, N.Y. NTRA press releases appear on the
NTRA web site, NTRA.com.
The RMTC consists of
25 racing industry stakeholders and organizations that represent Thoroughbred,
Standardbred, American Quarter Horse and Arabian racing. The organization works
to develop and promote uniform rules, policies and testing standards at the
national level; coordinate research and educational programs that seek to ensure
the integrity of racing and the health and welfare of racehorses and
participants; and protect the interests of the racing public.