Memo to Members: Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)

May 30, 2022

As the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is evolving, the HBPA will do our best to provide members with the most up to date information.

Trainers in the USA must register all horses in their care. Any racing industry participant entering the United States with the intention of racing a horse, and/or is licensed by a State Racing Commission MUST register with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority by July 1, 2022.

Who does this include:

• Owners                                  
• Trainer                                  
• Jockeys                                   
• Exercise Riders                      
• Racetrack Personnel              
• Stable Area Vendors      
• Farriers
• Veterinarians
• Jockey Agents
• Pony Riders/Outriders
• Racing Office Staff
• Other Equine Health Providers

***Members who solely race in Ontario and do not cross the border, do not have to register with HISA***

The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (THA) will be hosting an online webinar on “HISA Registration” Wednesday June 1^st from 11am to 11:30am. The presentation will feature a HISA representative reviewing the step-by-step process for registering, along with questions and answers regarding the process. 

Registration for the webinar is required as space is limited. To register Click Here.

Here are a few links to help you through the process:

• https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/tdns-hisa-launch-cheat-sheet/
• Registering with HISA
• HISA Trainer Requirements
• HISA Rules & Requirements for Thoroughbred Jockeys

Please visit hisaus.org for more information and to register.