AHC: Unsanctioned Racing, Shadow Track Showdown for June 2, 2026 — Horses in the Morning

Delve into the shadowy world of unsanctioned "bush track" racing and the significant risks it poses to horse welfare, jockey safety, and the broader U.S. equine industry. Julie Broadway is joined by AHC Legislative Affairs specialist Amanda Kadilak and intern Aditri Singh to discuss their multi-year investigation into these illicit operations. Additionally, this month's legislative report explores how current trade policies and tariffs are directly impacting the economic landscape for horse owners and businesses.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3963 –Show Notes and Links:

Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
Sponsors: Populous and SmartEquine
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Guest: Amanda Kadilak, Government Affairs Liaison for the AHC
Guest: Aditri Singh, Intern for AHC
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Time Stamps:

01:06 - Bush tracks explained
03:00 - Guest introductions
06:00 - Scale of bush tracks
08:24 - Research and legal gaps
12:16 - Disease spread and EIA
16:00 - Impact on sanctioned racing
19:01 - Agencies and strategy
22:19 - Enforcement examples
24:35 - Cultural and community angle
25:30 - What listeners can do
27:54 - Smart Equine sponsor + tariffs topic
31:36 - Hay and live horse trade
38:50 - Tariffs, prices, and wrap-up