Trainers move the racing industry forward every day. The FHBPA is here to make sure you and your team have access to the support, resources, and guidance you need.
This page gives you a quick look at our trainer programs, essential forms, events, and answers to common questions.
Help your team get medical, dental, and primary care through our partner providers and mobile clinics.
Guidance and support when unexpected challenges affect you or your backstretch employees.
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Clear direction and required paperwork to retire a horse safely and responsibly.
Daily food pickup and distribution for your workers at multiple Florida racing facilities.
Resources for trainers or workers experiencing housing instability or emergency needs.
We negotiate purse agreements, address track concerns, and represent trainer interests statewide.
All required forms and helpful guides are organized in one place to make getting support simple and clear. Visit our Forms & Guides Library to quickly find what you need and take the next step.
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Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Inobservance of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, the HorseracingIntegrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is pleased to invite you to the thirdinstallment of our Don’t Miss a Beat Webinar Series for Owners & Trainerson Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER
Thisone-hour webinar, hosted by Dr. Karen Hassan, HISA Compliance & ResearchVeterinarian and Chair of the HISA Exercise-Associated Sudden Death (EASD)Working Group, will focus on critical cardiac evaluations from pre-exercisescreening, diagnostic workups and the emergency response.
Highlightswill include:
· Pre-ExerciseScreening: Red flags and howto identify them prior to exercise
· Post-ExerciseRecognition & Response: Rapid emergencyprotocols that can help horses in post-exercise distress
· TheDiagnostic Workup: Next steps,including consultation with a cardiac specialist and possible diagnosticoptions
Thewebinar will feature academic and field experts whose groundbreaking researchinto AFib and EASD have moved the conversation forward as we work to ensure allhorses can compete safely. Panelists include:
· Dr.Mary Durando: Co-Owner of EquineSports Medicine Consultants; Part-time specialist at Mid Atlantic EquineMedical Center, New Jersey and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Wellington andSaratoga
· Dr.Sian Durward-Akhurst: Assistant Professor ofGenetics, Genomics and Large Animal Internal Medicine at the Department ofVeterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Minnesota College ofVeterinary Medicine
· Dr.Katharyn Mitchell: Assistant Professorand Section Chief of Large Animal Internal Medicine at the Cornell UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine
· Dr.Cristobal Navas de Solis: Associate Professor ofCardiology, Ultrasound and Internal Medicine at University of Pennsylvania’sNew Bolton Center
ContinuingEducation (CE): One hour of HISA CE credit is available to attendees.
Weencourage your participation in this important initiative.
Karen A. Hassan DVM,DACVS
Board CertifiedSurgeon-Large Animal
My working hours may notalign with yours, so please do not feel pressured to respond until your nextworking day.
HISA Compliance andResearch Veterinarian HISAEquine Recovery Foundation Veterinary Liaison
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Trainer licensing details and reference sheets are available in the Resources section.
Yes. Contact our office immediately. We will guide you through available support options.
You will typically need a Bill of Sale and the Retirement Intake Form. Sample packets are available.
Direct workers to the healthcare forms in the Resources section or attend one of our mobile clinic days.
Yes. Trainers and their employees can access all support services listed on this page.
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If you need assistance, whether it’s healthcare, retirement guidance, financial help, or support for your team, reach out today.
We will walk you through every step.