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WASHINGTON — Horse racing groups are backing legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that they hope will replace the federal organization overseeing the sport for just a year. The measure has been endorsed by several horsemen's associations and the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians among others. Supporters say the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority goes too far with arbitrary medication rules. The new proposal would replace the authority and give more power back to state organizations in charge of horse racing.
