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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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