From: Eric Wing [mailto:EWing@ntra.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 10:46 AM
To: Joan Lawrence
Subject: NTRA Release--Ninth Annual Track Superintendents' Field Day to be Held at
May 6, 2010 Contact: Eric Wing (914) 481-8390
NINTH ANNUAL TRACK SUPERINTENDENTS’ FIELD DAY TO BE HELD AT
Racetracks and organizations from around the racing industry will be represented June 13-15 at the ninth annual Track Superintendents’ Field Day hosted by the NTRA at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Attendance by racetrack representatives at the Belmont event will also contribute to fulfilling NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance requirements for safety training and continuing education.
The gathering—sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health—will feature numerous discussions and demonstrations on the latest technologies affecting track maintenance, including two panel discussions featuring such speakers as noted veterinarian and UC-Davis researcher Dr. Sue Stover; track surface expert Dr. Mick Peterson of the University of Maine; Dr. Rob Holland of Pfizer Animal Health; Ed Bowen of The Jockey Club; New York Racing Association blacksmith Joe Campbell; John Seib of All Pro Horticulture; and Roch Dold, Dwight Ange and Kent Hughes representing John Deere. Other topics and features include the testing of moisture and compaction on turf courses; theory and practice of injury prevention; turf track renovations; and fertilizers and seeds.
Registrations for the Track Superintendents’ Field Day are now being accepted. For additional information, contact Heather Brown of the NTRA at 866-678-4289 or hbrown@ntra.com. Visit NTRAAlliance.com to review the track safety research requirements for
The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horse racing interests consisting of leading thoroughbred racetracks, owners, breeders, trainers and affiliated horse racing associations, charged with increasing the popularity of horse racing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The NTRA has offices in
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