Education & Resources

The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit is committed to supporting all stakeholders in the implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program and providing an active library of bilingual educational materials.

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- Science & Substances

Overview of HISA's Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program

Dr. Mary Scollay, HIWU's Chief of Science, provides an overview on Banned Substances, Controlled Medications, testing, and other components of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.
Horse Rundown Wraps for horse racing
- Results Management

HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program Atypical Findings Policy

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program includes an “Atypical Findings Policy” in consideration of the possibility of a Covered Horse testing positive for a Prohibited Substance as a result of possible environmental contamination.
- General

Retirement & Unretirement of Covered Horses

This document details what to expect when retiring or unretiring a Covered Horse.
- Forms

Retired Horse Return to Participation Form

This form should be used where the subject retired horse is to be considered unretired and returning to participation in Covered Horseraces and/or Timed and Reported Workouts.
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- Testing

Test Types

HIWU’s testing plans and processes are designed to ensure clean competition and protect the health and welfare of Covered Horses under HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. HIWU will establish and manage a test distribution plan in accordance with the ADMC Program.
- Results Management

Results Management: FAQs

Common questions about the results management and adjudication processes under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.
- Results Management

Results Management: Anti-Doping Rule Violations

A summary of the results management and adjudication processes for Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
- Results Management

Anti-Doping Rule Violations Sanctions (Covered Persons)

Sanctions for Covered Persons who Commit Anti-Doping Rule Violations
- Results Management

Periods of Ineligibility for Covered Horses

During a period of Ineligibility, a Covered Horse may not participate in any kind of Timed and Reported Workout or Covered Horserace but will remain subject to testing at HIWU’s discretion.
Horse Rundown Wraps for horse racing
- Results Management

Controlled Medication Rule Violations Sanctions

Sanctions for Covered Persons for Controlled Medication Rule Violations
- Results Management

Results Management: Controlled Medication Rule Violations

A summary of the results management and adjudication processes for Controlled Medication Rule Violations.
- Science & Substances

Known Detection Times and Screening Limits of Common Controlled Medications

A guide for veterinarians and horsemen on published Detection Times and Screening Limits of common Controlled Medications.
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- General

The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit: The Basics

What is the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit?
- Español (todos documentos)

Comprensión de la lista de prohibiciones

Según el programa ADMC de HISA, la lista clasifica las sustancias prohibidas en dos grupos
- Science & Substances

Understanding the Prohibited List

An overview of the Prohibited List and its categorization of substances.
- Español (todos documentos)

Gestión de resultados: Infracciones de reglas antidopaje

Una infracción de la regla antidopaje puede incluir, entre otras, la posesión, el uso o intento de uso, el tráfico o la presencia de una sustancia o método prohibido en relación con un caballo cubierto. Otras infracciones de reglas antidopaje incluyen evadir la recolección de muestras de un caballo cubierto o conspirar con otras personas para cometer infracciones de este tipo de reglas.
Washing horse at horse racing track
- Español (todos documentos)

Unidad de Integridad y Bienestar en Carreras de Caballos: Tiempos de detección conocidos y límite de identificación de medicamentos controlados comunes

Tiempos de detección conocidos y límite de identificación de medicamentos controlados comunes
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- Español (todos documentos)

Unidad de Integridad y Bienestar en Carreras de Caballos: Aspectos básicos

¿Qué es la Unidad de Integridad y Bienestar en Carreras de Caballos?