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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tiffany J. Cody Public Relations Specialist Rutgers Equine Science Center 732-932-9419 cody@aesop.rutgers.edu

Governor Corzine’s Appointed Committee Discussed

the Future of the Horse Racing Industry in New Jersey
Rutgers Equine Science Center offered expert testimony to the Commission
 

New Brunswick, N.J. – On Wednesday, September 9, 2009, The Rutgers Equine Science Center hosted the Governor's Commission on the Horse Racing Industry. The meeting was held from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the G.H. Cook Campus Center.

The meeting began promptly with a call to order by commission Chair Robert Bildner. The agenda for the day included two presentations: an Equine Industry Update from Dr. Karyn Malinowski, director of the Equine Science Center at Rutgers University; and a presentation by commission member Dennis Robinson, president and CEO of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.

Malinowski presented results from the Equine Science Center’s 2007 New Jersey equine industry economic impact study and highlights from the recent report, Impact of Slot Machines/Video Lottery Terminals on the Economy, Horse Racing and Breeding Industry, Agriculture and Open Space in States/Provinces where they Exist: Why is this important for New Jersey, published by the Hall Institute of Public Policy. Mr. Robinson’s presented an overview of statistical data on the Casino Gaming Interests in the Northeast, specifically looking at New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut.

Presentations by Dr. Malinowski and Mr. Robinson were followed by a series of questions and spirited discussion from commission members.

Before the meeting concluded, Chair Bildner opened the floor for questions and comments from the public. Chair Bildner then announced the date for the next meeting and the meeting adjourned.


For additional comments and details, please contact Tiffany J. Cody, PR Specialist with the Equine Science Center at (732) 932-9419 or cody@njaes.rutgers.edu.
 

About Rutgers Equine Science Center

The Equine Science Center is a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Its mission is better horse care through research and education in order to advance the well-being and performance of horses and the equine industry. Its vision is to be recognized throughout New Jersey as well as nationally and internationally for its achievements in identifying issues in the horse industry, finding solutions through science-based inquiry, providing answers to the horse industry and to horse owners, and influencing public policy to ensure the viability of the horse industry.

For more information about the Equine Science Center, please visit www.esc.rutgers.edu.