Episode
AHC: Unsanctioned Racing, Shadow Track Showdown for June 2, 2026
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- Horses in the Morning
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 2496
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Summary
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 Subscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player. Guest: Amanda Kadilak, Government Affairs Liaison for the AHC Guest: Aditri Singh, Intern for AHC Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook Follow the American Horse Council on Facebook , Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) 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