Created by the AAEP’s Racing Committee, the Thoroughbred Race Day Injury Management G
uidelines provide protocols for appropriate preparation, response and management associated with on-track injuries.
The document examines recommended staffing/personnel; automotive equipment, including items that should be stocked in the equine ambulance or chase vehicle; contents of emergency bags carried by paddock and track veterinarians; incident communication standards; injury management duties and responsibilities by injury type, track surface or track location; and key messages to convey when discussing serious injuries with the media or general public.