HISA And Jockeys' Guild Wellness Conference Set For Oct. 9-11

Jockey in the saddle | Sarah Andrew

Registration is open for the International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference, which is set for October 9-11 at Fasig-Tipton's Lexington location, HISA said in a tweet on Thursday.

The event is presented by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and the Jockeys' Guild of America.

According to the HISA website, the agenda will focus on mental wellness, concussion and medical issues affecting athletes with a particular focus on Thoroughbred jockeys.

The event includes international speakers and features presentations from Dr. Margot Putukian, Chief Medical Officer at Major League Soccer; and Dr. Steve Broglio, Director of the University of Michigan Concussion Center and the Neurotrauma Research Laboratory, just to name two. Former American jockeys such as Pat Day and Ramón Dominguez will take part in a session on mental health moderated by Donna Brothers of NBC Sports.

The HISA website goes on to describe the conference as a way for everyone from medical professionals to racetrack safety directors to jockeys and their families, and a host of other interested parties to engage in the latest research and perspectives on the subject of rider safety and health.

These sessions come on the heels of last week's HISA/Jockeys' Guild 'DC Fly-In' where members from both organizations visited members of Congress to discuss the physical and mental well-being of jockeys.

Click here to learn more about the Lexington conference, including its agenda and registration.

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