Jockeys live some of the most unique lives while working one of the most dangerous jobs in sports. In this educational session, jockeys will share personal stories, answer your questions and demonstrate what it's really like to ride a racehorse. 

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance hosts a session discussing how to find and Off-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB), what OTTBs know, and the opportunities you have with an OTTB. 

The equivalent of Ownership 101, this is a crash-course in the basics of getting started in world of racehorse ownership.

Want one-on-one help learning how to play the races or strategies to bet the Breeders' Cup? Top handicappers will be available around the clock at Equestricon to answer your questions - all you have to do is walk up and ask!

Do you dream of working in horse racing? Learn how to start and cultivate your own brand and network from professionals who broke into racing through digital and social media, handicapping, writing and fashion. 

Advocates and policymakers debate key issues surrounding horse safety and answer questions from the audience.

Leading alumni from the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program share thoughts and insights on launching a career in horse racing.

The Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.) presents a video demonstrating its efforts to improve the lives of backstretch workers at New York racetracks. Larry Collmus, the voice of NYRA, the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup on NBC, will participate in the awareness-building seminar. 

AmWager representatives highlight the tools and functions that make it the most innovative and user friendly wager pad in the business. It’s one thing to handicap a race and it’s another to maximize your betting opinion and AmWager helps you do that.

Learn how to get an edge using STATS Race Lens, the newest handicapping tool from Equibase. National Handicapper Ellis Star demonstrates how STATS Race Lens works and how it can be utilized to find value when betting the races.

Several prominent and talented female handicappers offer their tips to cash your next big ticket.

New technologies constantly change the landscape in handicapping. Representatives from several organizations explain and demonstrate their new products.

Join NYRA Safety Steward Hugh Gallagher and Dr. Jennifer Durenberger as they cover a wide number of racetrack safety protocols: from examining the racehorse’s living environment to best practices for safety in training.

Meet in the Showcase Hub and learn about how racing fan advocacy group ThoroFan is working to provide a platform from which racing fans can be heard!

Get an inside look into the world of horse ownerships with Centennial Farms - one of the preeminent racing syndicates in the industry. A brief presentation by Centennial President Don Little will be followed by a Q &A and Meet and Greet.

In a rare public appearance, handicapper and DRF contributor Michael Kipness — known as "The Wizard" — will reveal his approaches to playing the races.

With handicapping tournaments taking off in popularity, learn more about how to win big from the top tournament players in the country.

Learn some new betting strategies or test your own theories with some of the most talented handicappers in the game. Free to all passholders, register early!