“Find Out Why…” New videos showcase to racegoers the high welfare standards in British horseracing

As of today, racegoers on British racecourses will hear all about the extraordinarily high standards of welfare that exist within British racing through a series of eight new short films. Top jump jockey … More 17 Feb 2020

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Improved traceability for retired racehorses due to new simpler online process

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced changes to the way retired racehorses are registered in a drive to further improve the traceability of horses leaving the sport.  The British … More 6 Feb 2020

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Study into retired jockeys highlights importance of increased mental health support

A study into retired jockeys published in late 2019 has highlighted the importance of increased mental health support for riders.  The study was co-authored by Oxford University’s Botnar Research … More 9 Jan 2020

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Simplified deal for apprentice jockeys as new agreements approved for 2020

Apprentice jockeys will have simplified and clearer deals in place with trainers from next year following unanimous approval from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board. The new arrangements … More 4 Dec 2019

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Nominations open for 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Nominations are officially open as of today, Monday 2 September 2019, for the 2020 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The awards, now in their 16th year, recognise and reward the outstanding skills, … More 2 Sep 2019

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BHA response to Labour animal welfare manifesto

British racing is committed to high standards of horse welfare and proud of the care and respect shown to horses every day by the thousands of staff who work in our sport. There are a number of key … More 28 Aug 2019

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Ongoing drive to expand medical provisions for riders targets physiotherapy presence at all fixtures

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) together with the Racecourse Association (RCA), Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) and Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) have today announced that over 90% of the … More 14 Aug 2019

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Southwell’s 25 July fixture to begin at 11.25am due to forecast temperatures

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that Southwell’s Jump Fixture on Thursday 25 July will have a first race time of 11:25am, with the last of the seven races at 2:30pm. … More 24 Jul 2019

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Golden ticket initiative returns for Racing Staff Week 2019

Racing staff will again have the chance to win an array of prizes thanks to the BHA and Careersinracing’s golden ticket initiative for Racing Staff Week, which returns for the third year on the spin. … More 28 Jun 2019

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BHA proposes permanent change to flu vaccination rules

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to consult with the National Trainers Federation (NTF) and other industry stakeholders on permanent changes to racing’s rules to strengthen protection against … More 30 Apr 2019

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Tracey Crouch MP appointed to racing’s Horse Welfare Board

Tracey Crouch, MP for Chatham and Aylesford and former Minister for Sport and Civil Society, has been appointed as an independent member of British racing’s Horse Welfare Board. This follows the announcement … More 18 Apr 2019

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Michael Owen stars in short “Horse Comes First” film which showcases the premier league care received by British racehorses

The Horse Comes First – British racing’s cross industry campaign for promotion and education around the high welfare standards that exist within British horseracing – has today launched, on behalf … More 27 Mar 2019

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