International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference
October 9 - 11, 2024
Fasig Tipton
2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY
Why you should attend
Presented by HISA and the Jockeys’ Guild, this conference will focus on mental wellness, concussion, and medical issues affecting athletes, particularly Thoroughbred jockeys and participants in other equestrian sports. It will include distinguished international speakers, featuring Dr. Margot Putukian, Chief Medical Officer at Major League Soccer and Dr. Steve Broglio, Director of the University of Michigan Concussion Center and the Neurotrauma Research Laboratory.
Target Audience
- Medical Professionals
- Racetrack Safety Directors
- EMT and First Responders
- Racetrack Management
- Racing Industry Stakeholders
- Jockeys and Their Families
- Medical Professionals and Academics
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13
Hours
25
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11
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International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference
October 9 - 11, 2024
Fasig Tipton
2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Opening Reception
The Thoroughbred Club of America 3555 Rice Road, Lexington, KY
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast Buffet Open
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY)
9:00 - 9:30 AM
A Review of the International Consensus on Concussions
Dr. Margot Putukian
Chief Medical Officer, Major League Soccer9:30 - 10:00 AM
The Landscape Surrounding Athlete Health and Concussions
Dr. Steve Broglio
Director of the University of Michigan Concussion Center and the NeuroTrauma Research Laboratory10:00 - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Crucial Connection Between Brain Health and Nutrition
Followed by Jockey Nutrition: A Discussion
Dr. Shae Datta
Vice Chair of the American Academy of Neurology's Sports Neurotrauma SectionDr. SarahJane Cullen
Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology at Dublin City University and Research Coordinator of the Irish Jockey Research ProgrammeDr. Gillian O'Loughlin
Sports Dietitian, Irish Horse Racing JockeysAaron Gryder
American Thoroughbred Horse Racing Jockey12:00 - 1:15 PM
Lunchtime Talk
Intensity to Vitality: Managing Chronic Too-Muchness
Dr. Kelly Crace
Associate Vice President, Health and Wellness at William & Mary University1:15 - 1:45 PM
An Update on Equestrian Concussion: Controversies and Cutting-edge Technology
Dr. Sara Gould
Associate Professor, University of Alabama, Birmingham1:45 - 2:15 PM
Spine Injuries in Equestrian Athletes
Dr. Cindy Lin
Clinical Professor, Sports & Spine Medicine, and Endowed Professorship of Sports & Exercise Medicine, University of Washington2:15 - 3:15 PM
How Equestrian and Other Sports Can Work Together on Concussion Prevention and Management
Dr. Mark Hart
Chief Medical Officer and Team Physician, US Equestrian Federation, and Chair, Medical Committee, International Equestrian FederationDr. Cindy Lin
CLINICAL PROFESSOR, SPORTS & SPINE MEDICINE, AND ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP OF SPORTS & EXERCISE MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONDr. Dan Han
PSYD, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AT UK HEALTHCAREModerated ByDr. Pete Hester
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON AND HISA NATIONAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR3:15 - 3:45 PM
Evidence-based Strategies for Athlete Communications on Mental Health and Safety
Dr. Carl Mattacola
DEAN, UNC GREENSBORO SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCESDr. Jeffrey J. Milroy
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE TO PROMOTE ATHLETE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, UNC GREENSBORODr. David L. Wyrick
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER, UNC GREENSBORO5:00 - 7:00 PM
Castle & Key Bourbon Tasting and Dinner
7:00 - 8:15 AM
Morning Training and Viewing of Medical Facilities at Keeneland (optional)
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet and Viewing of The Fall
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Overview of Programming
9:15 - 10:00 AM
A Frank Conversation about Mental Health with Top Jockeys
Eurico Da Silva, Pat Day, Ramón A. Domínguez, & Nathan Horrocks
FORMER TOP JOCKEYSModerated ByDonna Barton Brothers
NBC Racing Analyst, commentator, author and former top jockey10:00 - 10:15 AM
Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:45 PM
Mental Health in Elite Athletes - The IOC Consensus Statement
Followed by a Panel on Social Media Impact on Athlete Mental Health
Dr. Claudia Reardon
Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthDr. Claudia Reardon
PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTHDr. Marc Cormier
Sports Psychology Director, University of KentuckyModerated ByDr. Ashley Samson
Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Kentucky College of Education11:45 - 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Lisa Lazarus
Chief Executive Officer, HISATerry Meyocks
President/CEO, Jockeys' Guild12:00 - 5:00 PM
An Afternoon of Racing at Keeneland (optional)
Pricing
Professionals
$350
Spouses/Partners
$150
Spouses/partners of conference attendees who wish to join for only the hospitality portions of the programming are welcome to purchase a reduced-price ticket.
Students
$150
Continuing Education
Medical professionals should note that this event is not certified as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This event may be considered AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™, which is self-designated and self-claimed by individual physicians for participation in educational activities not certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Each physician is responsible for claiming and maintaining a record of their AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™. Please note that each licensing board has final authority on whether to accept or deny educational activities that fall outside the Category 1 designation.
This event has not been submitted for CEU approval to the Board of Certification, Inc (BOC) for Athletic Trainers. Certified Athletic Trainers are welcome to attend and submit attendance under the Category D CEU designation. Each certified athletic trainer is responsible for claiming and maintaining a record of their attendance and participation in this event. Please note that the BOC has final authority on whether to accept or deny educational activities that have not been previously approved by the BOC.
