The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today that sponsorship opportunities are available for its 2025 conference, which is scheduled to take place April 24-26 in Lexington, Kentucky.
The gathering will focus on aftercare organizations. The three-day event will be comprised of a traditional conference at Spy Coast Farm’s Equine Education Center as well a multitude of on-site visits, which will take place at accredited aftercare facilities in the area, and a social gathering.
The Japan Racing Association (JRA), which has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement to support the activities of IFAR, is the presenting sponsor of the 2025 IFAR Conference, while The Jockey Club (US) has signed on to be one of the lunch sponsors.
Remaining sponsorship opportunities include tailgate sponsor, transportation sponsor, welcome bag sponsor, dinner sponsor, lunch sponsor, breakfast sponsor, session sponsors, and supporting sponsors. Full details can be found HERE.
“The IFAR Conference provides a unique opportunity to showcase your support for racehorse aftercare, connect with a passionate community, and enhance your brand visibility among equestrian professionals, racing organizations, and aftercare advocates,” said IFAR Chair Dr. Eliot Forbes. “We are deeply appreciative of the JRA and The Jockey Club for their support, and we look forward to recognizing new sponsors soon.”
To see the planned schedule of events or to register for the 2025 IFAR Conference, please click HERE. Tickets cost $100 each, plus fees and taxes, and cover outlined transportation and meals along with access to the various venues. A cancellation policy is available. Additionally, registered IFAR attendees have the opportunity to book rooms with an IFAR group rate at two official hotels in the area. Space is limited.
IFAR has previously conducted forums in conjunction with the 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Sapporo, Japan in August 2024; the 39th ARC in Melbourne, Australia in February 2023; the 38th ARC in Cape Town, South Africa, in February 2020; the European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation’s General Assembly in Oslo, Norway, in May 2019; the 37th ARC in Seoul, South Korea, in May 2018; and the Pan American Conference in Washington, D.C., in May 2017. Virtual conferences were held in 2021 and 2022.
IFAR is an independent forum that recognizes geographical and industry differences among racing countries and is designed to enhance Thoroughbred aftercare worldwide. IFAR will raise awareness of the importance of welfare for Thoroughbreds, improve education on lifetime care, and help increase demand for former racehorses in other equestrian sports. For more information on IFAR, visit https://www.internationalracehorseaftercare.com.
International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses