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Bethany Erb

@erb_bethany

Public Affairs Director at Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)

 Washington, DC
hisaus.org
Joined September 2017
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We’re thrilled to be named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Sports by @SBJ. This recognition reflects the dedication of the people at HISA who make our work purposeful and our workplace exceptional. bit.ly/4rgmAFq #Horseracing #CareersInSports #Sports
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HISA & @OnriseCare are expanding wellness support for jockeys with new nutrition coaching services—available in English & Spanish through the Onrise telehealth platform. Learn more about this addition to HISA’s ecosystem of care: bit.ly/493RKcp #Jockey #SportsNutrition
Graphic from HISA illustrating the expansion of their program with Onrise to include nutrition coaching for jockeys. Features images of broccoli, a banana, and a steak, symbolizing healthy food options. Text below explains that riders can access personalized nutrition advice in both English and Spanish starting this week.

ALT Graphic from HISA illustrating the expansion of their program with Onrise to include nutrition coaching for jockeys. Features images of broccoli, a banana, and a steak, symbolizing healthy food options. Text below explains that riders can access personalized nutrition advice in both English and Spanish starting this week.

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Race For The Crown is out! 👑🔥@netflix
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@NTRA22 Apr 2025
Step into the thrilling world of horse racing like never before. Race For The Crown is streaming NOW on @netflix! 👑
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"Now we're at the point where we can take all of that work...and start giving back to the industry." - @LisaLazarusCEO #RacingSymposium
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Check out our CEO @LisaLazarusCEO on NBC talking jockey mental health and wellness during @BreedersCup
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (@hisa_us) profile pictureHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority@hisa_us2 Nov 2024
Yesterday, @LisaLazarusCEO spoke with @DonnaBBrothers at the @BreedersCup about jockey mental health and wellness and how HISA and @JockeysGuild are supporting our athletes. Watch the full clip here: bit.ly/3Yv4fa4. #BC24 #BreedersCup

HISA prioritizing jockeys' mental health

HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus talks with Donna Brothers about the programs HISA has started to support jockeys' mental health and Jerry Bailey talks about his struggles while praising the initiatives.

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HISA CEO @LisaLazarusCEO was honored to receive the @SBJ Game Changers award this week. Also among the honorees was Sarah Contardo, Senior Vice President of Sales & Strategy at @ChurchillDowns - congratulations to all honorees for changing the game! #SBJGC #SportsBusiness
Lisa Lazarus holding an award at the SBJ Game Changers event, standing in front of a stage with a pink and blue backdrop featuring the event logos.

ALT Lisa Lazarus holding an award at the SBJ Game Changers event, standing in front of a stage with a pink and blue backdrop featuring the event logos.

The HISA team posing for a photo at the 'SBJ Game Changers' conference. They are smiling and wearing conference badges. A banner with the event's name is visible in the background.

ALT The HISA team posing for a photo at the 'SBJ Game Changers' conference. They are smiling and wearing conference badges. A banner with the event's name is visible in the background.

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Last week, HISA and @JockeysGuild co-hosted the first “Jockey Health and Wellness DC fly-in” for conversations on the physical and mental well-being of jockeys. We would like to extend our gratitude to @LeaderMcConnell and all of the Members of Congress who participated.
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Last week, HISA and @JockeysGuild co-hosted the first “Jockey Health and Wellness DC fly-in” for conversations on the physical and mental well-being of jockeys. We would like to extend our gratitude to @RepPaulTonko and all of the Members of Congress who participated.
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Last week, HISA and @JockeysGuild co-hosted the first “Jockey Health and Wellness DC fly-in” for conversations on the physical and mental well-being of jockeys. We would like to extend our gratitude to @RepAngieCraig and all of the Members of Congress who participated.
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Last week, HISA and @JockeysGuild co-hosted the first “Jockey Health and Wellness DC fly-in” for conversations on the physical and mental well-being of jockeys. We would like to extend our gratitude to @RepAndyBarr and all of the Members of Congress who participated.
Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY)

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Last week, HISA and @JockeysGuild co-hosted the first “Jockey Health and Wellness DC fly-in” for conversations on the physical and mental well-being of jockeys. We would like to extend our gratitude to @RepJudyChu and all of the Members of Congress who participated.
Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA)

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Very proud of our Hill work last week with @JockeysGuild
Ramón Domínguez (@RADominguez76) profile pictureRamón Domínguez@RADominguez7620 Sep 2024
Productive meetings and enjoyable time at Capitol Hill with the @hisa_us & @JockeysGuild teams and a great group of friends to elevate #JockeysMentalHealth
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We've just released our 2024 Second Quarter Metrics Report, showcasing significant progress in promoting the safety of Thoroughbred racing, including declining racing-related equine fatality rates every quarter since HISA became fully operational. bit.ly/46mIVqK
Racing Fatalities Per 1000 Starts Following the Inception of the ADMC Program on May 22, 2023 2023 - Q3: 1.18 - Q4: 0.89 2024 - Q1: 0.84 - Q2: 0.76

ALT Racing Fatalities Per 1000 Starts Following the Inception of the ADMC Program on May 22, 2023 2023 - Q3: 1.18 - Q4: 0.89 2024 - Q1: 0.84 - Q2: 0.76

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It’s #NationalInternDay and this summer HISA hired the cream of the crop!
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (@hisa_us) profile pictureHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority@hisa_us25 Jul 2024
Happy #NationalInternDay! Please meet our newest HISA interns: - Michael Gutterman - Cooper Blee - Sam Shafkowitz We look forward to their contributions and are grateful for their commitment to safety and integrity! #Horseracing #Interns
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It was a pleasure sitting down with @DonnaBBrothers at the @racingwmnsummit to discuss HISA, work-life balance, and embracing change in an evolving industry.
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Don't miss @LisaLazarusCEO's conversation with famed jockey Donna Barton Brothers on July 23 at #HRWS X Saratoga! Details and tickets below.
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@horseracingwmn19 Jun 2024
We're just a little over a month away from our Saratoga #HRWS event and we have a very limited amount of tickets left! We hope you'll join us on July 23rd for a full day of networking with incredible speakers. 🎪 Click the link below to purchase! bit.ly/3KSzVjs
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HISA is proud to share that racing-related equine fatalities in Q1 2024 dropped by nearly 38% compared to Q1 2023. While even one fatality is too many, we are pleased to see the progress we are making.
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (@hisa_us) profile pictureHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority@hisa_us12 Jun 2024
Today, we released our 2024 Q1 Metrics Report, showing our commitment to transparency and safety in U.S. Thoroughbred racing. The racing-related fatality rate for Q1 dropped to 0.84 per 1,000 starts from 1.35 in the same period last year. bit.ly/4eggyy1 #Horseracing
HISA Publishes 2024 First Quarter Metrics Report Fewest racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts ever recorded in Q1 Accreditation Visits: Turfway Park in Kentucky Laurel Park in Maryland Sunland Park in New Mexico 33,000 Covered Persons and 58,000 Covered Horses registered with HISA to date

ALT HISA Publishes 2024 First Quarter Metrics Report Fewest racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts ever recorded in Q1 Accreditation Visits: Turfway Park in Kentucky Laurel Park in Maryland Sunland Park in New Mexico 33,000 Covered Persons and 58,000 Covered Horses registered with HISA to date

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We owe it to these athletes, who dedicate so much to racing, to do everything we can to support them. Join this crucial conversation and sign up today: hisaus.org/hisa-conference.
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (@hisa_us) profile pictureHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority@hisa_us28 May 2024
We’re proud to announce the International Jockey Concussion, Safety, and Wellness Conference on October 9-11, 2024. Cohosted with @JockeysGuild, we invite jockeys, medical professionals, academics and others to join us for this critical conversation. bit.ly/3Vheoqp

HISA and Jockeys’ Guild to Host International Jockey Wellness Conference October 9-11, 2024 -...

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Congratulations to Seize the Grey, @MyRacehorse, and @jaimetorresjcky for winning #Preakness149!
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Seize The Grey WINS the 149th Preakness Stakes! 🌻
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