Racing on Thursday 7 February cancelled due to equine influenza cases

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), with unanimous support of the BHA’s industry veterinary committee, has taken the decision to cancel racing at all British racecourses on Thursday 7 February … More 6 Feb 2019

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Introduction of hind shoes rule for Jump racing delayed to consider further evidence

Following the receipt of further submissions from the National Trainers Federation (NTF) and individual trainers, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has taken the decision to delay the implementation … More 24 Jan 2019

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Overarching safeguarding policy for British racing to ensure high standards of protection for young people and adults at risk

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced the publication of a new, overarching Safeguarding Policy, Regulations and Code of Conduct for the sport, which will come into effect from … More 17 Dec 2018

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• Welfare

BHA publishes review of the Cheltenham Festival

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today published its review of the Cheltenham Festival, following a rigorous process of data evaluation, consultation and review of video evidence, led by … More 12 Dec 2018

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• Welfare

BHA statement regarding Musselburgh fixture on 10 December

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that Musselburgh’s fixture on 10 December will go ahead as planned. This is following a thorough inspection by a member of the BHA’s … More 7 Dec 2018

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• Welfare

Digital race archive playing vital role in ground-breaking rider research

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced details of how its digital archive of previous races is assisting multiple research projects aimed at improving rider safety. The projects, … More 6 Dec 2018

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• Welfare

Scientific research into equine vision leads to trial of new fence and hurdle design to further improve safety in jump racing

The colours deployed on hurdles and fences on British racecourses may be set to change off the back of cutting edge research led by the University of Exeter into the way that horses perceive colour. … More 10 Oct 2018

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• Welfare

Jockey safety to the fore as BHA switches to new body protectors

Following a period of industry consultation, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced today that, from 1 October 2018, the minimum acceptable standard for a safety vest (body protector) … More 28 Jun 2018

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The Royal Treatment: Life in a racing yard

On the eve of Royal Ascot, the racing industry’s Horse Comes First campaign has unveiled a new film that provides a look behind the scenes of a horseracing yard. Filmed in late May at Somerville Lodge … More 15 Jun 2018

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Britain’s leading equine welfare organisations join forces again at Aintree

The 2018 Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse will once again see Britain’s leading equine welfare organisations and charities come together to highlight the welfare factors … More 12 Apr 2018

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• Welfare

BHA confirms scope of review into welfare at Cheltenham racecourse

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the scope of the review of welfare at Cheltenham racecourse and the Cheltenham Festival. The review will look at the circumstances surrounding … More 5 Apr 2018

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BHA statement following the conclusion of the 2018 Cheltenham Festival

Following the conclusion of the 2018 Cheltenham Festival, Jamie Stier, Chief Regulatory Officer for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “I must first express my sympathy towards to all … More 16 Mar 2018

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