VIC - HRV Stewards Industry Notice - Hemp-Based Horse Feed

24 March 2025
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During the course of conducting some recent inspections of registered stables, Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards have become aware of some trainers using hemp-based horse feed as part of their racehorses’ daily diets.

Trainers should be aware of the potential risks involved in providing their racehorses with hemp-based horse feed due to hemp being the same species of plant as cannabis.

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