Industry Statement on Diversity

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY (BHA), RACECOURSE ASSOCIATION (RCA) AND THE HORSEMEN’S GROUP (HG) The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board invited Rishi … More 20 Nov 2020

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Jump racing returns to Southwell from 13 November

Joint press release Work completed following detailed statistical analysis of chase and hurdle courses and horse-related factors Four key recommendations published to modify existing fences and make … More 6 Nov 2020

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James Given appointed as new BHA Director of Equine Health and Welfare

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is delighted to announce the appointment of veterinarian and racehorse trainer James Given to the role of Director of Equine Health and Welfare. James qualified … More 30 Oct 2020

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Update on tender process for equine disease diagnostic services

The first stage of the British Thoroughbred industry’s tender process to identify future providers of equine diagnostic services contributing to disease surveillance closed on 5 October 2020. The … More 28 Oct 2020

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Zilpaterol notice: Product alert and regulatory update

UPDATE (Monday 26 October): Further to the statement from BETA dated 22 October (see previous update below), the BHA Board has agreed a seven-day extension to the existing moratorium relating to zilpaterol. … More 16 Oct 2020

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Racehorse Relief Fund launched supporting ‘at risk’ horses and preventing equine abandonment

Issued on behalf of the Racehorse Owners Association The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) are today launching The Racehorse Relief Fund (RRF), a fund of last resort to support the needs of racehorses … More 14 Oct 2020

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Philip Freedman appointed Chair of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR)

Joint Press Release The British Horseracing Authority and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) have today confirmed that Philip Freedman will succeed Paul Roy as the new Chair of the charity. Philip Freedman … More 29 Sep 2020

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Tender process launched to identify suppliers of equine disease surveillance services to the racing industry

The racing industry has today launched an invitation to tender process (ITT) in order to identify suppliers who will be able to take over certain equine disease support services for the racing industry, … More 4 Sep 2020

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BHA and Arena Racing Company suspend Jump racing at Southwell

Joint statement The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Arena Racing Company (ARC) have jointly made the decision to suspend Jump racing at Southwell until further notice. This is to allow a comprehensive … More 3 Sep 2020

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Horse Welfare Board launches strategic review of funding model for the welfare of retired racehorses

The Horse Welfare Board (“HWB”) is today announcing the launch of its strategic review into the funding for the aftercare of racehorses. The review will focus on ensuring the aftercare sector is … More 8 Jul 2020

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BHA Statement regarding the Animal Health Trust

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) met with racing industry bodies today to discuss a plan to respond to the closure of the Animal Health Trust (AHT). The Trustees of the AHT confirmed today that … More 3 Jul 2020

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David Sykes to step down from role as BHA Director of Equine Health and Welfare

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA)’s Director of Equine Health and Welfare, David Sykes, has announced that he will be leaving the organisation before the end of the year in order to return to … More 24 Jun 2020

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