The Jockeys' Guild and Kentucky tracks hope to take a big step forward this year in rider concussion protocol.
Speaking at the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit June 28 at Keeneland, Dr. Carl Mattacola, professor of athletic training & rehabilitation sciences at the University of Kentucky, outlined plans for the concussion protocol pilot study to be conducted in Kentucky. The Guild and the Universtiy of Kentucky hope to have a point person hired soon who will oversee the program, set for a three-year pilot study. Dr. Mattacola will give us an insight into this study.
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