We
want our children protected.

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PACES believes in the strength of the horse industry to be
self-regulating.
Most states that have horse racing have recognized the economic benefit of
the sport and sought to help their equine industry through casino gambling
revenue sharing or slot machines at the racetracks.
As evidence of the decline of racing here, a leading internet betting site
recently downgraded Balmoral Park to "B" grade status meaning it would no
longer be viewed as a top venue.

Today Reining is enjoyed around the world and is the world's fastest growing equine sport.

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"Casinos have decimated our business and the public and our
legislators need to understand that if we lose horse racing, Illinois loses
more than a sport. We lose an enormous piece of our economy.

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Something must be done about the dangers they present.

Top State Horsemen Flee to Greener Pastures in Eastern States

If
this continues much longer, Illinois will experience a huge negative impact to
the agribusiness side of the industry.

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PRESS RELEASE New Horse Organization PACES Requires Mandatory Criminal Background Checks for Certification

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To address this growing national concern for child safety and crime prevention, a new
organization, PACES, Professional Accreditation Council of
Equine Specialists, has been formed.
Morgan, the legendary driver, trainer and breeder left Illinois last month
and moved to Delaware where purses for harness racing are more attractive.

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Are there sexual predators working at equestrian events? Parents and
vulnerable children may never know until it's too late. Entry level equestrians, skilled professionals, horse-related businesses, and consumers will all benefit from
PACES bold new direction," said Starr.
"Unlike casino gambling where very few jobs are generated, horse racing
has an immense infrastructure in place that supports tens of thousands of
workers and infuses hundreds of millions of dollars into the state's economy,"
Engel said.

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"When premier harness racing stars like Tony Morgan pull up stakes and
move to another state, you know harness racing in Illinois is in serious
trouble," said Martin Engel, new IHHA president.

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PACES will require mandatory
criminal background screenings, as well as CPR and First-aid training, for all equine certification candidates. Measures aimed
at offering a bigger handle through more wagering opportunities at off-track
betting parlors have failed to shore up the storied industry.

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Why? Because the
multi-billion dollar horse industry currently is not
required to conduct criminal
background checks or licensing for its youth coaches, professionals or
workforce .

PACES has teamed with a premier nationwide provider of pre-employment screening services
to provide background checks to PACES members and their candidates for
certification. To ignore our
plight is penny wise and pound foolish.

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PACES offers a wide range of online certification opportunities
to its members, as well as a robust youth achievement program, horse career opportunities,
business services, horse job
advice and extensive horse
industry resources from its website, www., The Illinois Harness Horsemen's
Association (IHHA) today called the move of its former president Tony Morgan
to Delaware one more sign the state of Illinois was risking thousands of jobs
and billions of dollars in economic benefit because of its continued failure
to find ways to help the ailing industry. I urge our
lawmakers to act quickly and decisively to help our industry.

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Illinois Racing to Suffer as Well as Economy of State

HINSDALE, Ill. "And Tony Morgan isn't the
only one to leave Illinois.

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The Professional Accreditation Council of Equine Professionals, PACES, is
the equine industry's first and only professional development
organization that encompasses all horse breeds, disciplines
and equine-related businesses . Its mission is to promote a safer
workplace, improve professional standards, and provide a learning
platform for improved skills.equinecouncil. Dozens of other large owners, breeders and
trainers , along with their horses, have left Illinois for greener pastures. Meanwhile, Illinois
political leaders have continued to ignore the problem.

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Applying more stringent standards in our workforce is a
positive step for our industry."
Harness racing purses have edged toward historic lows ever since the
advent of casino gambling in Illinois more than 12 years ago.

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PACES background screenings will utilize a searchable
database of over 230 million records from federal, state, local, and
private sources and over 300 million arrest, conviction and disposition
records plus 6 billion records from other sources providing the most
extensive nationwide sexual
offender and criminal database search currently available. Average purses
on many nights at Balmoral Park in Illinois are often between $3000 and $5000
dollars, barely enough to pay to bring a horse to the track after winnings are
split .

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Why Consider Certification?


According to PACES executive director, Claudia Starr, "Sexual predators
are everywhere."

"You wouldn't buy a horse
without a vet check, why would
you hire an employee without a background check? PACES is taking a
proactive role in risk
management and making professional development a
priority.

Reining began in the United States and is based upon the qualities desired in a good cow horse.

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PACES will make it easier and more cost effective for horse businesses, associations and
events to get accurate criminal background checks for its employees and volunteers.

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