AHC: Unsanctioned Racing, Shadow Track Showdown for June 2, 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses the risks of unsanctioned racing and its impact on horse welfare and the equine industry.
Delve into the shadowy world of unsanctioned "bush track" racing and the significant risks it poses to horse welfare, jockey safety, and the broader U.S. equine industry. Julie Broadway is joined by AHC Legislative Affairs specialist Amanda Kadilak and intern Aditri Singh to discuss their multi-year investigation into these illicit operations. Additionally, this month's legislative report explores how current trade policies and tariffs are directly impacting the economic landscape for horse owners and businesses. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3963 –Show Notes and Links: Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council Sponsors: Populous and SmartEquine Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player. Guest: Amanda Kadilak, Government Affairs Liaison for the AHC Guest: Aditri Singh, Intern for AHC Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook , Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) Time Stamps: 01:06 - Bush tracks explained 03:00 - Guest introductions 06:00 - Scale of bush tracks 08:24…
People in this episode
Hosts: Julie Broadway, Emily Stearns
Guests: Amanda Kadilak, Aditri Singh
Topics covered
- unsanctioned racing
- horse welfare
- jockey safety
- legislative affairs
- trade policies
- economic impact
- bush track racing
Keywords
- bush track racing
- horse welfare
- jockey safety
- legislation
- trade policies
- economic impact
- disease spread
- EIA
- sanctioned racing
- enforcement
Sponsors
Populous, SmartEquine
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Horse Council
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