The New York State Gaming Commission regulations require four hours of continuing education annually for all Thoroughbred trainers and assistant trainers licensed by the state of New York. There is a waiver available for trainers who are not stabled in New York and do not race regularly in the state. The rule reads as follows:
NYCRR § 4002.8. Qualifications for License, “In order to maintain a current license, trainers and assistant trainers must complete at least four hours per calendar year of continuing education courses approved by the commission. Trainers and assistant trainers who are not domiciled in New York and have 12 or fewer starts during the previous 12 months may request a waiver of this requirement from the State steward.”
To assist applicable New York’s horsemen in complying with this regulation, the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (THA) has created a webpage with links to currently approved online courses that are eligible for CE credit.
Please click on the link below to access the THA’s Continuing Education Page with information, resources and links for eligible online courses.
http://tharacing.com/continuing-education/
Upcoming Opportunities:
The California Horse Racing Board is hosting two Continuing Education webinars and you are invited to participate.
Topic: “The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium”
- Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
- Time: 7:00 p.m. E.T. (4:00 p.m. P.T.)
RMTC Executive Director Dr. Mary Scollay will discuss the RMTC’s science-based research, education, and advocacy initiatives promoting the health and safety of the racehorse and the integrity of competition.
The webinar will be held via Zoom. Capacity is limited, and you must register in advance to participate. To register, click HERE.
Trainers and assistant trainers will earn 1 hour of CE Credit for participation.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Topic: “Basic Pharmacology for Racehorse Trainers”
- Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
- Time: 7:00 p.m. E.T. (4:00 p.m. P.T.)
Dr. Heather Knych, a professor of veterinary pharmacology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and head of the equine pharmacology section at the UC Davis/Maddy Lab, will make the presentation.
The webinar will be held via Zoom. Capacity is limited, and you must register in advance to participate. To register, click HERE:
Trainers and assistant trainers will earn 1 hour of CE Credit for participation.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
These presentations require a computer or mobile device with a screen to view. Telephone participation is not an option.
If you have any questions, please contact NYTHA Membership Service Coordinator, Kathy Locke at 516-309-2334 or by email at KLocke@nytha.com.
You may also contact New York State Gaming Commission Equine Medical Director Scott E. Palmer, V.M.D., Dipl. A.B.V.P., Eq. Practice, at 518-441-7916 or by email at Scott.Palmer@gaming.ny.gov.
