Charles Town Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association

06/12/2026

https://nationalhbpa.com/5th-circuit-court-of-appeals-strikes-down-hisa-for-third-time/

Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously declared the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) to be unconstitutional. The court ruled in favor of the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and twelve state affiliates, saying, “The Horsemen … contend t...

05/28/2026

HIWU horsemen’s Advisory: Yunnan Baiyao / Yunnan Paiyao

Following up on an advisory distributed in January 2024, HIWU strongly advises horsemen to dispose of any variations of the herbal products that may be identified on the labels as Yunnan Paiyao, Yunnan Baiyao, and/or Baiyao. HIWU continues to find these supplements during searches despite the risks associated with them.

In testing various forms of these products, which are manufactured in the United States and abroad, both Banned Substances (e.g., boldione, glaucine, higenamine, and adenosine monophosphate) and Controlled Medications (e.g., ephedrine) have been reported in analyzed samples despite not being listed on the ingredient labels.

Continued use of these products may put horsemen at risk of a positive test.

As a reminder, supplements manufactured in the United States or elsewhere are not regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration; horsemen and veterinarians use them at their own risk.

Additional resources are available on the HIWU website:
Dietary Supplements- What You Should Know
What's the Scoop on Dietary Supplements?

By applying caution and conducting due diligence before purchasing or using dietary supplements, horsemen can ensure that they are doing their best to minimize the risk of unintentionally exposing their horses to Prohibited Substances.

For questions or to get in touch with HIWU’s Science team, please contact [email protected].
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05/28/2026

Nominations for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards are now open. This is a great opportunity to recognize hard work of the folks behind the scenes. Make your nominations at

05/25/2026

BOTH TRACKS WILL OPEN 7:30-10:30 NO BREAK

05/24/2026

HCCTR
Training tomorrow, Monday May 25. Training on both tracks and back to regular times weather permitting.

05/23/2026

TRAINING TRACK WILL BE CLOSED FOR TRAINING TODAY 5/23/26

05/21/2026

Horsemen’s Advisory
Conducting Due Diligence on Dietary Supplement Products


Edited HIWU advisory forwarded to horsemen


As a courtesy to horsemen and veterinarians, please be reminded of regulations and resources regarding the use of dietary supplements:

· While the ADMC Program does permit the possession and use of dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and homeopathic products, horsemen and veterinarians use these products at their own risk. Dietary supplements manufactured in the United States or elsewhere are not regulated or evaluated by the FDA for safety, purity, stability, potency, or efficacy prior to their sale.

· HISA and HIWU do not approve, certify, or endorse dietary supplements or other feed products as being permitted under the ADMC Program. However, HIWU offers resources for horsemen and veterinarians to help them feel more confident in the products that they give to their horses: 

· HIWU’s substance lookup tool, available at hiwu.org or via the HIWU app, can be used to search for individual ingredients listed on a product’s label; supplement product names are not included.

· Horsemen and veterinarians should be aware that the absence of a specific ingredient name in the lookup tool / on the Prohibited List does not guarantee that the ingredient is not a Prohibited Substance. For example, Prohibited Substances like Kava Kava may go by or be sold under multiple names. HIWU continually updates the lookup tool to reflect new substance names but cannot guarantee that the tool is exhaustive of every possible option.

· When in doubt, HIWU’s Science team can confirm whether or not a product’s ingredient label lists any Prohibited Substances. Please note that HIWU’s confirmation of the absence of Prohibited Substances on the label does not guarantee the absence of Prohibited Substances in the product itself, for HIWU has sent supplements for testing that came back positive for Prohibited Substances that were not listed on the label.

Additional resources are available on the HIWU website:



Dietary Supplements- What You Should Know

What's the Scoop on Dietary Supplements?

By applying caution and conducting due diligence before purchasing or using dietary supplements, horsemen can ensure that they are doing their best to minimize the risk of unintentionally exposing their horses to Prohibited Substances.

For questions or to get in touch with HIWU’s Science team, please contact [email protected].

HIWU oversees testing, educating stakeholders on the ADMC Program, accrediting laboratories, investigating potential violations, and prosecuting any such violations

05/19/2026

HORSEMEN: Due to a water leak under the main track, training tomorrow and until further notice small track only. 6:30-11:30, break 8:30-9:00.
Training tomorrow, Barns 11, 12, 13 and 16-21 before break, after break barns 2-10, 14 and 15. Will alternate barn groups

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

https://panhandlenewsnetwork.com/2026/04/29/barrett-recognized/

Thoroughbred racing is deep rooted in West Virginia’s history. Charles Town, laid out in 1786 by George Washington’s youngest brother Charles, is home of the first recognized horse races in the State. And it was in that spirit that the Charles Town Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association invited State Senator Jason Barrett to Charles Town for an award for his work on getting Senate Bill 1060 a new law aimed at revitalizing the state’s thoroughbred horse racing industry by creating a certified thoroughbred program, increasing restricted race funding, and modernizing revenue distribution.