New York Mandates Continuing Education for Trainers

Thoroughbred trainers must obtain annual continuing education in equine health, welfare, and safety, among other topics.
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The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has adopted a rule requiring Thoroughbred racehorse trainers to obtain annual continuing education.

New York is now one of only a few jurisdictions in North America to require Thoroughbred trainers to obtain continuing education as a requirement for licensure. The rule requires that all Thoroughbred trainers, including assistant and private trainers, obtain continuing education of at least four hours each year in equine health, welfare, and safety, as well as small business, ethical, and human resource topics.

“Creating a continuing education requirement for trainers will bring knowledge and evidence-based research to an audience that would otherwise generally not be exposed to it,” said Commission Executive Director Robert Williams. “Continuing education for trainers should improve the quality of horsemanship at New York racetracks and enhance equine welfare.”

Added New York State Equine Medical Director Scott E. Palmer, VMD, Dipl. ABVP, “Continuing education is a time-honored method for professionals to achieve both personal and professional development,” noting that New York-licensed veterinarians must obtain 45 hours of continuing education every three years

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