2016 National HBPA Winter Convention February 4, 2016

Safety & Integrity Alliance – WHY? 2

“The health and safety of our human and equine athletes and the integrity of our sport are horseracing’s top priorities”. Establish and implement national uniform safety and integrity standards Industry self-regulation through bi-annual racetrack Accreditation Not unlike Joint Commissioner’s International for health care industry Safety & Integrity Alliance - WHAT? 3

Alliance Code of Standards – –Updated annually Industry submissions (RCI Model Rules) Observed Best Practices –Advisory Board: NTRA, BC, TJC, Jockeys’ Guild, AAEP, HBPA, THA, RMTC, ARCI, KHRC, TOBA Today’s ‘Best Practices’ are tomorrow’s minimum standards. Safety & Integrity Alliance - HOW? 4

1.Injury reporting and prevention 2.Creating a safer racing and training environment 3.Uniform medication, testing, and penalties 4.Safety and health of jockeys 5.Aftercare and transition of retired racehorses 6.Wagering security Code of Standards 5

Full Accreditation Substantially meets or exceeds all standards set forth in the Code. Provisional Accreditation Meets most standards set forth in the Code with set period of time to resolve deficiencies. Proven, effective tool to advocate regulatory change and/or adoption of “house” rules. Safety & Integrity Alliance - HOW? 6

7 The Accreditation Report:

Racetrack management typically assembles application with assistance of numerous local stakeholders. Full Accreditation can only be achieved when everyone is pulling together: Racetrack management Horsemen Jockey Colony Regulator, Racing Commission Veterinarians Accreditation is not just for the well-funded. Safety & Integrity Alliance - WHO? 8

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Build trust with stakeholders, demonstrate S & I commitment –Government –Owners –Horsemen –Jockeys –Animal Welfare Advocates –Customers You practice safety and integrity, but: –how do you measure it, and –how do you package that message for the customer? Accreditation – What’s In It for You? 10

Keeping good company, Accreditation – What’s In It for You? or conspicuous by absence? 11

Continuous Operations Improvement –introspection of application process –Widely traveled, experienced S&I team distributes Best Practices –Connect with experts and advocacy resources Third-Party Verification Accreditation – What’s In It for You? 12

Accreditation – What’s In It for You? “The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance includes a…requirement in its Code of Standards... None of the Penn National Gaming tracks…have sought accreditation from the NTRA Safety Alliance.” 13

Lockton Insurance has partnered with the NTRA to lower racetracks’ total cost of risk, and reward tracks with a discount for implementing best practices in areas that impact equine safety and operational integrity. 14 Insurance Savings at Accredited Racetracks

Advocacy Hold your racetrack accountable Achieve the Code of Standards Spread the message The Alliance Needs Your Help… 15

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