Grayson-Jockey Club Offers Free Online Courses

The Advanced Horsemanship Program’s first modules focus on EHV-1, the hoof, and the National Uniform Medication Program.
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In an effort to enhance equine welfare, health and safety, and horsemanship skills, the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has announced the availability of the first three modules of its Advanced Horsemanship Program.

Titled “Understanding and Managing EHV-1,” “The Hoof: Inside and Out,” and “Understanding the National Uniform Medication Program,” the three modules are available as free, online courses to any interested individuals.

“The need for a ‘continuing education’ program for licensed trainers was identified at the first Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit in 2006,” said Edward L. Bowen, president of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “Many professions, ranging from hairdressers to attorneys, require continuing education, and we certainly feel like this, at least in part, fills a void in the horse racing business.”

The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) has developed a model rule requiring at least four hours of continuing education per year for licensed trainers and encourages racing commissions to adopt that rule. The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee subsequently issued a recommendation urging all North American racing authorities to adopt the model rule

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