The Horseracing Integrity and Security Authority introduced the addition of three members to its Anti-Doping and Treatment Management Standing Committee: David Ingordo, David Sykes, and Jonathan Coyles. These distinguished professionals deliver experience from the fields of horse racing, veterinary drugs, {and professional} sports activities, enhancing HISA’s mission to uphold the very best requirements of integrity, security, and welfare inside the trade.
Led by chairman Charles Scheeler, an unbiased director on HISA’s Board, the ADMC Standing Committee is required by federal regulation to be composed of 4 unbiased members and three trade representatives.
The committee performs a key function in advising and aiding HISA with the institution of complete guidelines and protocols for its ADMC Program, together with the Prohibited Substances Record, laboratory testing requirements, in-competition and out-of-competition testing applications, and ADMC analysis and academic initiatives. The day by day operations of the ADMC Program are managed by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit, a subsidiary of Drug Free Sport Worldwide, which works to make sure horse racing is carried out in accordance with the ADMC Program and that the welfare of horses is at all times prioritized with regards to the implementation of treatment guidelines.
New Appointees
David Ingordo (Trade) is a racehorse proprietor and bloodstock agent. Ingordo beforehand labored for Robert Frankel, Walmac Worldwide, and Juddmonte Farms USA. He’s a part of Lane’s Finish Farm with the bloodstock division Ingordo Bloodstock and helps to handle Belladonna Racing. Ingordo brings deep trade perception from his years of managing racehorses and dealing hands-on on the racetrack. He beforehand served on HISA’s Horsemen’s Advisory Group.
David Sykes (Trade) is an Australia-based veterinarian who’s a revered veterinary advisor with intensive worldwide expertise in horse racing. He serves as head of anti-doping on the Technical Committee for the Jockey Membership of Saudi Arabia and consults for Racing Victoria on the Melbourne Cup Spring Racing Carnival equine welfare initiatives. Beforehand, he held senior roles in equine well being and welfare on the British Horseracing Authority and the Emirates Racing Authority, the place he was instrumental in advancing security and integrity requirements throughout international racing jurisdictions.
Jonathan Coyles (Impartial) is vice chairman of Drug, Well being and Security Applications at Main League Baseball, overseeing its drug prevention and therapy applications. He manages scientific and medical consultants, helps collective bargaining with the Gamers Affiliation on well being and issues of safety, and advises MLBÂ golf equipment on authorized, wellness, and anti-doping issues.
“These new members deliver important experience and views to the ADMC Standing Committee, strengthening our efforts to advertise transparency, security and truthful competitors inside horseracing,” Scheeler mentioned.
As HISA welcomes these new members, the group additionally expresses gratitude to Dr. Lynn Hovda, Barry Irwin, and Kathleen Stroia, who’re stepping down from the committee on the finish of their phrases and after years of devoted service.
“We’re extremely grateful to Dr. Lynn Hovda, Barry Irwin, and Kathleen Stroia for his or her contributions to the ADMC Standing Committee,” mentioned HISA CEOÂ Lisa Lazarus. “Their dedication and insights have been instrumental in shaping the early years of the ADMC Program, and their legacy can have an enduring impression on the integrity and welfare of our sport.”
The complete checklist of ADMC Standing Committee members might be seen on-line right here.
This press launch has been edited for content material and elegance by BloodHorse Employees.
