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 CouncilSponsors: Populous and SmartEquineSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Guest: Amanda Kadilak, Government Affairs Liaison for the AHCGuest: Aditri Singh, Intern for AHCFollow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)Time Stamps:01:06 - Bush tracks explained03:00 - Guest introductions06:00 - Scale of bush tracks08:24 - Research and legal gaps12:16 - Disease spread and EIA16:00 - Impact on sanctioned racing19:01 - Agencies and strategy22:19 - Enforcement examples24:35 - Cultural and community angle25:30 - What listeners can do27:54 - Smart Equine sponsor + tariffs topic31:36 - Hay and live horse trade38:50 - Tariffs, prices, and wrap-up