News and blogs

The BHA’s equine anti-doping programme The BHA’s Equine Anti-Doping Programme aims to safeguard the integrity of British Horseracing and the welfare of its equine participants. Fairness between … More

About equine anti-doping

4 Oct 2021

As with all elite sports and all activities involving horses, there is an element of risk. It is the responsibility of the BHA and everyone involved in the sport to ensure that we do everything possible … More

Making horseracing safer

11 Oct 2018

In British racing the use of a foam padded, air cushioned whip is permitted, with strict controls on its use. What sort of whip is used in British racing? The current design of the whip was developed … More

The whip

11 Oct 2018