Julie Krone Joins Humane Society's Horse Racing Council

Julie Krone | Adam Coglianese

Pioneering Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone has joined the Humane Society of the United States' National Horse Racing Advisory Council. Krone is the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race and is also the first woman inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Since its formation in June 2016, the Council has been directing most if its time and resources in advancing federal anti-doping legislation that would put an independent, non-financially-conflicted third-party player in charge of setting the rules regarding the same-day medicating of horses.

“I am honored to be selected to participate in The HSUS' Horse Racing Advisory Council and look forward to working with the council members on legislation that will help protect both the equine and human athletes involved in this thrilling sport,” said Krone. “As the first woman inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, I hope my years of experience as a jockey will allow me to help drive changes needed in the industry that will better protect its athletes and allow the industry to prosper.”

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