The committee has
convened several times to discuss myriad safety issues with a cross section of industry representatives,
including jockeys, trainers, veterinarians, chemists, pedigree experts, handicappers, owners, breeders,
blacksmiths, racing commissioners, racetrack executives and geneticists.
Committee members are Stuart S. Janney III (chairman), John Barr, James G. (Jimmy) Bell, Dr. Larry Bramlage,
Donald R. Dizney, Dell Hancock and Dr. Hiram C. Polk Jr. Each is a member of The Jockey Club.
The Thoroughbred Safety Committee, which issued its first set of recommendations in June 2008 and its second in August 2008, is a standing committee of The Jockey Club. |
