April 23, 2024 Two weeks ago, NYTHA sent out a survey to the owners and trainers who race at the NYRA racetracks, asking their opinion on the Belmont Park redevelopment – specifically, the composition of the Belmont Park main track. Here is the email that accompanied the survey, with the results of the survey below […]
It’s An Election Year for NYTHA: You can make a difference – General Nominating Meeting Oct. 6 at 11 a.m.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: RUN FOR THE NYTHA BOARD General Nominating Meeting Set for Friday, Oct. 6 It’s an election year for the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association. The NYTHA Board consists of five Owner Directors, five Trainer or Owner/Trainer Directors, and the President. Elections are held every three years, and all qualified NYTHA members may […]
NYTHA Presents the 2020 Annual Report
October 10, 2020 To our members, The NYTHA Board of Directors is proud to present our 2020 Annual Report. The report showcases our ongoing programs supporting the backstretch workers, trainers, owners and our equine athletes. The challenges we faced the past 12 months have been unprecedented. This report will only scratch the surface in describing […]
NYTHA BOARD RESPONSE TO THE HORSE RACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT (HISA)
Contact: Kathy Locke FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NYTHA Membership Services Coordinator September 14, 2020 (516) 309-2334 klocke@nytha.com NYTHA BOARD RESPONSE TO THE HORSE RACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT (HISA) For eight years, there have […]
NYTHA PRESIDENT JOE APPELBAUM: STATEMENT ON THE HORSE RACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT
NYTHA PRESIDENT JOE APPELBAUM: STATEMENT ON THE HORSE RACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT August 31, 2020 “Horsemen should view today’s developments with the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act with hope. It’s been clear for a generation that a systematic approach to equine welfare is needed and this effort is a big step in that […]
It’s An Election Year for NYTHA: You can make a difference – General Membership and Nominating Meetings Sept. 14 at 11 a.m.
Keeping Safe During the COVID-19 Outbreak
NYTHA is working with NYRA and Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T) to keep the backstretch community safe during the outbreak of COVID-19. NYTHA, NYRA and BEST have established a Preparedness and Response Plan Committee, which is closely monitoring developments regarding COVID-19 and following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the New York State Department of […]
