Michael Dickinson Warns About US Raceday Medications

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Michael Dickinson Warns About US Raceday Medications

Postby Patuxet » Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:46 pm

Former classic jockey and champion trainer Michael Dickinson posts an open letter in support of the Water Hay Oats Alliance.

http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/sh ... fm?id=2548

Not sure who Dickinson is? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Dickinson
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Re: Michael Dickinson Warns About US Raceday Medications

Postby Blue feather » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:14 am

Well said! It is unfortunate the USA continues to lag behind when it comes to drug reform. Look no further than how we deal with our human drug problem to see how ignorant and out of touch we are compared to other countries.

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Re: Michael Dickinson Warns About US Raceday Medications

Postby erins isle » Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:15 am

Love this article, but I am not surprised, he's Brittish.
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