This conference is designed for stewards, judges, racing commissioners, regulators, horsemen and racing fans who are interested in the daily regulation and officiating of horse racing.

The agenda includes presentations and discussions on:

• Determining Penalties for Rule Violations
• Trainer Responsibility and Extenuating Circumstance
• Enforcing House Rules
• Race Video Review for Interference and Disqualifications
• Model Rules Development and Adoption
• Coordinating Uniform Regulations
• Education Requirements for Licensees

Frank Lamb, former executive director of the Wyoming Horse Racing Commission, will be moderating the discussions. Featured presenters are:

• Alan M. Foreman, chairman and CEO of the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Associations Inc.
• Dr. Ted Hill, The Jockey Club steward, at New York Racing Association tracks
• Eddie Arroyo, Illinois Racing Board steward
• Dr. Scot Waterman, executive director of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium
• Hugh Gallagher, executive director of the Delaware Harness Racing Commission
• Duayne Didericksen, chairman of the American Quarter Horse Association Racing Committee
• Stan Bowker, chairman of the Racing Officials Accreditation Program
• Joe Gorajec, executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International

Registration is free and lunch will be served. Anyone interested in attending needs to complete a registration form that can be obtained by calling Jennifer Voss-Franco, Racing Official Accreditation Program coordinator of racing officials, at (859) 224-2702. The registration form is also available online at www.horseracingofficials.com, under “Upcoming Events.”