Drug Problem Exaggerated: Horsemen, Chemist Say

by: Tom LaMarra
July 03 2009, Article # 14476 The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) said July 1 it plans to be more involved as the racing industry considers medication and drug-testing policies, which horsemen believe could be detrimental and counterproductive. The issues, some of which have been vocalized in the past, were discussed during the National HBPA Medication Committee meeting as part of the organization’s summer convention in Shepherdstown, W.Va. The ...