Nick Rust pays tribute to Pat Eddery
On hearing the sad news of the death of Pat Eddery, Nick Rust, the BHA’s Chief Executive, said: “It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Pat Eddery. He is one of the great … More 10 Nov 2015
New medical General Instructions raise the bar of racecourse medical care
Following a 12-month review, in consultation with jockeys and racecourses, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the details of new BHA General Instructions (BHAGIs) related to … More 9 Nov 2015
Daniel Martin appointed to first Jockey Nutrition and Welfare PhD
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), in association with the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), are pleased to announce that Daniel Martin has been … More 29 Sep 2015
Nationwide activities showcase horse welfare in British racing
The Horse Comes First campaign stages themed racedays Hundreds of children involved in activities around the country British Racing is all set to promote the sport’s high standards of equine … More 24 Jun 2015
Brian Toomey granted professional Jump jockeys’ licence
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that 704 days after suffering a serious injury in a fall at Perth Racecourse, and following an extensive period of rehabilitation and a rigorous … More 8 Jun 2015
Matt Mancini appointed as BHA Welfare Development Manager
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that Matt Mancini has been appointed as Welfare Development Manager, a new full-time role within its Industry Recruitment, Training & … More 25 Mar 2015
British Racing’s new Equine Anti-Doping Rules published
British Racing’s enhanced, Equine Anti-Doping Rules, which include a zero-tolerance approach to anabolic steroids, have today been published by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after an extensive … More 24 Feb 2015
BHA’s revised anabolic steroid policy on course for March implementation
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the sport’s enhanced, zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of anabolic steroids is on course for implementation from Monday … More 5 Feb 2015
Kauto to be one of the Stars on opening night of Olympia
Five time King George winner to give dressage demonstration Kauto Star will perform under floodlights and in front of the largest crowd yet since retiring from racing when he appears on the opening … More 15 Dec 2014
Recommendations from independent review of RoR – Appointment of Paul Jepson as RoR Welfare Consultant
The independent review of the strategy and policy of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British racing’s official charity for the welfare of former racehorses, has been completed. The recommendations … More 12 Nov 2014
BHA statement regarding the Daily Mirror
Speaking in regards to images printed in the Daily Mirror newspaper on Saturday 20 September 2014, Robin Mounsey, Media Manager for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “We are appalled … More 20 Sep 2014
Equine welfare and British Horseracing
The British Horseracing Authority and Dr. Peter Webbon, former Chief Executive of the Animal Health Trust, today made the following statements in regards to the high standards of equine welfare within … More 19 Sep 2014
