workers' comp

Hundreds of Kentucky HBPA-member trainers will now be eligible to sign up for a workers' compensation policy that covers their stable employees at a possible substantial savings. In a statement released Thursday morning, the Kentucky HBPA noted that "Kentucky HBPA members are now eligible for an existing partial self-funded workers' compensation program created and managed by horsemen. The insurance eligibility and procedures will be under HBPA Insurance Workers' Compensation. The partial self-funded program is administered by Gallagher Risk Management and insured by Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company, which is an A+...

The position of New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) president is up for grabs at a time of great upheaval for horse racing in the state. Belmont Park is poised to undergo a $455-million overhaul, after which Aqueduct is set to close its doors. Within a few years, horse racing in New York will look drastically different to what it looks like today. This is also a period of tremendous existential challenge for the sport, as evidenced by a recent 60 Minutes expose on the industry's doping problems. Among the...