Horse safety and welfare is paramount to British racing.

Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, we have produced a short film to highlight the measures in place at the Festival to ensure that each runner lines up in the best possible condition and receives the highest standard of care and support.

In the following video, Sally Taylor, BHA Head of Equine Regulation, Safety & Welfare, and Amy Hawthorn, BHA Veterinary Officer, walk you through the steps taken for each horse running at Cheltenham, including:

– Pre-race examinations
– Submission and analysis of medication records
– Monitoring of horses during and after the race

For more information on horse safety and welfare in British racing, visit HorsePWR – British racing’s online hub dedicated to the Thoroughbred racehorse.