SARATOGA SPRINGS — Equine dentists are hailing a court ruling they hope will allow them to keep working permanently without further legal threats from the state.
The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court has rejected a state Racing and Wagering Board’s appeal that sought to keep lay horse dentists from practicing their trade.
The case centered around Chris Brown, who was denied work from mid-2006 to mid-2007, because the state said he didn’t have proper certification. Brown, however, has more than 30 years of experience and has worked at Saratoga Race Course for several Hall of Fame trainers.
“All the state’s arguments are down the drain,” said Michael Aronow, Brown’s attorney, who took the case on a pro bono basis. “It really has widespread implications for all backstretch workers. I’m thrilled for these guys. So are the trainers.
“It’s kind of fun to beat the state because they throw so many guns at you.”
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