Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) serves as the independent enforcement arm of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Anti-Doping and Medication Control program. It operates as a division of Drug Free Sport International. Its mandate includes establishing uniform testing protocols, adjudication processes, and enforcement mechanisms intended to increase accountability and protect the integrity of the sport for participants, fans, and bettors. The aim is to support a fair and transparent Thoroughbred racing environment. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, HIWU is positioned within the education administration programs sector as part of the broader horseracing integrity framework under HISA. In June 2026, HIWU announced the retirement of its general counsel and the appointment of Janelle L. Winston as successor.