Bedding-in period for new whip rules in Jump racing extended by one week

Following a constructive meeting with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and a selection of jockeys as part of the ongoing dialogue during the bedding-in period, the British Horseracing Authority … More 27 Jan 2023

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• Disciplinary,
• Welfare

BHA implements changes to incoming whip rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has, following a recent Board Meeting, introduced adjustments to the rule changes regarding the use of the whip in British racing. The changes are: The rule which … More 4 Jan 2023

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• Integrity,
• Welfare

Racing Foundation grants £3million to Horse Welfare Board to drive forward equine welfare projects across British racing

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD 16th November 2022: The Racing Foundation has awarded the Horse Welfare Board a grant of £3million over three years to support its cross-industry work to … More 16 Nov 2022

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• Welfare

British Racing partners with HEROS to expand its safety net and begins roll-out of further aftercare initiatives

ON BEHALF OF THE HORSE WELFARE BOARD HEROS, the aftercare and retraining specialist centre based in Oxfordshire, has been appointed as the new primary partner for British Horseracing’s official welfare … More 20 Jul 2022

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• Welfare

Race times alteration for Cartmel’s fixture on Monday 18 July

The BHA and Cartmel Racecourse have agreed that Monday’s seven-race Jumps fixture will be staged earlier in the day due to the forecast high temperatures. Racing will now begin at 12.00pm, with … More 16 Jul 2022

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

BHA confirms abandonment of five fixtures following Met Office extreme heat warning

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that Monday’s meetings at Beverley and Windsor and the Tuesday fixtures at Chelmsford City, Southwell and Wolverhampton have been abandoned … More 15 Jul 2022

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• Welfare

Improving standards and enhanced deterrents at the heart of 20 recommendations published as part of British horseracing’s whip report

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published 20 recommendations relating to the use of the whip in British racing. The recommendations were proposed by the Whip Consultation Steering … More 12 Jul 2022

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• Welfare

Weights to rise by 2lbs, with jockey safety allowance increasing to 4lbs

The BHA has confirmed that the 3lbs COVID allowance will be replaced with an across-the-board 2lbs rise in published weights, with the current 3lb back protector allowance rising to a general 4lbs … More 7 Mar 2022

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

BHA announces revised safeguarding measures for British racing

The BHA has today announced revised safeguarding measures for British racing, which are focused on protecting the sport’s most vulnerable participants. Revised policy and regulations have been … More 24 Feb 2022

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• Welfare

Racing looks through the eyes of the horse to help deliver improved safety at all British jump courses

London, 22nd February 2022. Racing at Stratford Upon Avon on 14th March will mark the start of a new era over jumps in Britain as obstacles begin turning white as part of a welfare-driven project to … More 22 Feb 2022

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

BHA confirms raising of riding weight for jockeys on Flat and over Jumps

The BHA has today confirmed the permanent raising of the minimum and maximum riding weights for jockeys on the Flat and over Jumps, to be introduced at the beginning of the new season for each code.From Saturday … More 25 Jan 2022

• BHA Features,
• Welfare

Nominations open for the Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards 2022

Nominations for the 2022 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards have opened, it has been announced today. The awards, now in their 18th year, recognise and reward the outstanding skill, commitment … More 20 Sep 2021

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• Education/Training,
• Grassroots,
• Welfare