Britain’s first ever thoroughbred census launched to help improve traceability of former racehorses after they retire from the sport Census to be carried out by equine research experts at Hartpury … More
28 Jun 2023
Following the 2023 running of the Grand National, Julie Harrington, the Chief Executive Officer of the BHA, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone connected to the horses who suffered fatal injuries … More
16 Apr 2023
Speaking in regards to the findings of the Whip Review Committee in relation to rides from 13 – 19 February, the BHA issued the following comments: David Jones, Chair of the Whip Consultation … More
22 Feb 2023
The implementation date for the revised whip rules in Jump racing is this Monday, 13 February. Throughout the bedding-in period we have worked with the PJA and jockeys to identify where improvements … More
10 Feb 2023
Revised protocol builds on existing pre-race veterinary procedures Allows more time for engagement between the BHA, trainers and veterinarians New online system aims to improve and simplify the process … More
3 Feb 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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