Impact of weather among topics at Welfare and Safety of the Horse Summit

The impact of weather on equine health and the business decisions of racetracks is among the topics that will be discussed at the upcoming Welfare and Safety of the Horse Summit, scheduled for June 27 at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky., according to the organizers of the semi-annual one-day conference.

The panel on weather impacts is one of nine topics at this year’s conference, which is open to the public. Other topics include the role of the trainer in racehorse safety, an update on the Equine Injury Database, and the roles of regulators and track personnel in maintaining the integrity of races and protecting racehorses.

The summit is organized by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, and a full agenda and list of speakers can be found at the organization’s website.