Abstract
Horse racing is one of the most historical sports and recreational entertainment in the word, notwithstanding the related wagering. Following by the development of technology, humanitarianism and the commercialization of pari-mutual wagering activities foster the emergence of immense legal issues of it, e. g., the question about safety and integrity of the industry, and the use of drugs. To enhance and prolong the development of horse racing, the indivisible regulations over the horse racing industry, which includes both the governmental regulations and the internal bylaws of the autonomous organizations of the industry. This article is intending to refer mainly the empirical data of the horse racing industry of America. Firstly, to introduce alone the American racing history from seventeenth century till now, the related legal, e. g., issues on drugs, and its consequent responsibility rules; and to discuss the impact of internal bylaws of the organizations of which spontaneously and voluntarily took actions. Secondly, to evaluate the consequence of the operation of the industry. As for the legal issues of horse racing industry, there exist state regulations and federal bills, and the bylaws promulgated by the state racing authorities. On the other hand, non-profit or not, racing-related and well-functioning organizations or groups managed to deal with the issues and the problems mainly describe above through the internal rules. With the above study a tentative reflection over the possible horse racing industry Taiwan and its regarding scheme is provided as part of the conclusion.