Amarillo, TX — The American Quarter Horse Association has a paramount concern for the welfare of the American Quarter Horse, as well as the integrity of the races in which they compete.

Unfortunately, following the March 14 introduction of the proposed bill HR 1754 (commonly referred to as the “Horse Racing Integrity Act”), as well as sweeping actions taken after a series of fatalities at Santa Anita Race Track in California, the racing industry is in the animal welfare spotlight.

Additionally, The Jockey Club recently issued a 12-page white paper, entitled “Vision 2025,” identifying what it says are flaws in racing and saying that to prosper, horse racing needs comprehensive reform.

Essentially, The Jockey Club is asking for federal regulation of horse racing, a step that AQHA strongly believes would harm, not help, the sport.

To read the full statement on the AQHA website, click here.