Thoroughbred Safety

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has released a new Equine Health Advisory highlighting key risk factors for fatal proximal hindlimb fractures in Thoroughbreds. Based on data from the HISA Portal, the advisory offers guidance to trainers and veterinarians to prevent these injuries. It reports 28 such fatal fractures in 2024 and 2025, mostly during training.