One Sport, One Rulebook: A Conversation with the CEO of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority

On the second episode of "The Tack Room," Partner Louis Rouleau joins Lisa Lazarus, CEO of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), for a candid conversation about the push to standardize safety and integrity across U.S. thoroughbred racing. Mr. Rouleau and Ms. Lazarus talk about her prior leadership roles at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and National Football League (NFL) before moving on to explore HISA's racetrack safety and anti-doping programs, its partnership with the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU), measurable progress in reducing equine fatalities and why consistent national rules matter for horse welfare, jockey safety and public trust. They also unpack the high-profile constitutional challenges facing HISA, how its Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversight and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)-style model fit into U.S. regulatory frameworks, and what it will take to secure the sport's long-term viability so future discussions focus on excellence on the track instead of safety concerns.