AMENDMENTS TO International Prohibited / Forbidden Substance Thresholds 

The NHA has introduced the following additional international prohibited / forbidden substance thresholds. These are in line with corresponding amendments introduced by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA). These thresholds, which relates to NHA Rule 73.4.4 are effective 1 August 2018.

• Testosterone                         100 picograms free testosterone per millilitre in plasma from fillies and mares (unless in foal) 

•  Prednisolone                        0.01 microgram free prednisolone per millilitre in urine 

This information is published under the Laboratory section of the NHA website.

The following licences were granted at a Licensing Meeting held on 12 July 2018

TRAINERS – (w.e.f 01.08.2018)

S Botha (Central Province)

R A Hill & S R Hill (Kwazulu Natal)

P A W Botha (Western Cape)

ASSISTANT TRAINERS

J Kruger to Trainer Yvette Bremmer (Eastern Cape)

M L Turner to Trainer T Spies (Eastern Cape)

K Mitchley to Trainer S J Snaith (Central Province)

A Mdiyana to Trainers M G & A A Azzie (Eastern Cape)

STABLE EMPLOYEES

D G Smith to Trainer G D Smith (Eastern Cape)

E C Garratt to Trainer T J Laing (Eastern Cape)

OFFICIALS

C Sassman – Specimen Collector (Western Province)

D Mazule – Handler (Central Province)

Z Lukhelei – Handler (Central Province)

M L Ndlovu – Racecourse Manager (Kwa-Zulu Natal)

K M Searle – Racecourse Manager (Kwa-Zulu Natal)

T A Norval – Stipendiary Steward (Western Province)

M Mziwethemba – Handler (Central Province)

The duration of the suspensions imposed on horses suffering an epistaxis has been carefully considered by The National Horseracing Authority Veterinary Surgeons.  It was established that after studying the relevant statistics over the past Racing season that there has been no noticeable increase in epistaxis in horses that return to racing, following a 60 day suspension after a first episode. 

The proposal was approved by the National Board of Directors to maintain the suspension for a first bleed of 60 days and to reduce the suspension for a second bleed from 180 days to 120 days. Furthermore, a horse (after suffering an epistaxis) will return to non-bleeder status following 3 (three) clear races of not suffering an epistaxis.

This information will be published on our website www.nhra.co.za 

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HORSES AND THE SPORT OF HORSERACING?

This job might be for you!!  The NHA is looking energetic, focused and integrity driven cadets.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE - CADET STIPENDIARY STEWARDS

The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) is the professional regulatory body for both the Sport of Thoroughbred Horseracing and the breeding of Thoroughbred horses in Southern Africa.  The main function of the NHA is to maintain and enhance the Sport of Horseracing with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Applicants are invited to apply for the abovementioned key positions. To be considered, candidates must be matriculated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be an assertive team player.  Experience in the Thoroughbred horseracing industry will be advantageous.

The duties of a Stipendiary Steward includes:

• Officiating at all race meetings;
• Ensuring the safe conduct and integrity of racing;
• Attending and supervising track work;
• Conducting stable inspections;
• Administering drug-testing operations, including out of competition testing;
• Investigating the use of prohibited substances;
• Processing license and permit applications;
• Assisting the Starters with the issuing of starting stall certificates for horses and the grading of these horses in the starting stalls;
• Conducting Inquiries into breaches of the Rules.

An initial cadet/intern salary will be paid for a period of approximately 6 months.  On successful completion of the cadetship, a competitive remuneration package will be negotiated.

Applications must be addressed to the Racing Control Executive, Mr Arnold Hyde. The closing date for all applications is 2 May 2018.

FAX:            011 434 1636

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ALL APPLICATIONS NOT REPLIED TO, SHOULD BE DEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL.