Yonkers, NY — On Wednesday (Nov. 30), Chairperson Joe Faraldo and Directors Joe Frasure and Jordan Stratton hosted the annual USTA District 8A meeting at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, N.Y.

The meeting included a general discussion of HISA and voting on the 21 rule and bylaw change proposals. The 2023 proposed rule changes may be found here.

Following are the results of the 2023 proposals from District 8A:

Proposal #1 – Saddle Pad Colors: REJECTED
Proposal #2 – Infield Pond Barriers: ACCEPTED
Proposal #3 – Racing Official/Driver Conflict of Interest: REJECTED
Proposal #4 – “No Contest” Criteria: ACCEPTED
Proposal #5 – Stallion Syndicate Requirements: ACCEPTED
Proposal #6 – Partnership Listed Owners: ACCEPTED
Proposal #7 – Horses 15 and Older: TABLED
Proposal #8 – Claim Announcements: REJECTED
Proposal #9 – Two-Year-Olds on the Gate: ACCEPTED
Proposal #10 – Purse Money Distribution: REJECTED
Proposal #11 – Amateur Racing Licenses: REJECTED
Proposal #12 – Filing of Driver Objections: REJECTED
Proposal #13 – AI Following Castration or Death: ACCEPTED
Proposal #14 – Monthly Breeding Reporting: ACCEPTED
Proposal #15 – Live Foals > 140 Limit: TABLED
Proposal #16 – Live Foals > 140 Limit: TABLED
Proposal #17 – Embryo Transfer Restrictions: REJECTED
Proposal #18 – SIP Membership Category: TABLED
Proposal #19 – District 6 Track Directors: ACCEPTED
Proposal #20 – Roll Call Votes: REJECTED
Proposal #21 – Anti-Harassment: REJECTED

Joe Faraldo was re-elected chairperson for District 8A.