The 2025 International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will take place April 24-26 in Lexington, Kentucky, and it 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...
Author: Amanda Duckworth
Ninth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses to be held in Lexington
The ninth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will be held in Lexington, Kentucky, and it is scheduled to take place April 24-26, 2025. The conference portion of the three-day event will be held at Spy Coast Farm’s Equine Education Center, while a variety of on-site visits will...
Dr Eliot Forbes Named New IFAR Chair
Following its successful conference held in Sapporo, Japan, the Steering Committee of the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) is pleased to provide further details on its recent leadership changes. During the conference, it was announced Di Arbuthnot is stepping down from the committee following the conclusion of...
Replay Videos Available from the Eighth IFAR Conference
The PowerPoint presentations and video replays from the eighth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) are now available on the IFAR website. The videos can also be found on IFAR’s YouTube channel. In addition to the speaker videos, conference highlight reels have been published. “It is our pleasure...
Eighth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses Successfully Held in Sapporo, Japan
The eighth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) took place in front of a full house on 27 August in Sapporo, Japan. It offered a full day programme incorporating a conference and a local facility visit, showcasing off-the-track Thoroughbreds. Both events were hosted by the Japan Racing Association...
IFAR Conference Speakers Announced
On 7 August, the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) revealed its complete line up of speakers for the upcoming IFAR conference. Scheduled for Tuesday, 27 August, the IFAR gathering will offer a full day programme incorporating both a traditional conference and a local facility visit, showcasing off-the-track...
Masayoshi Yoshida and Michael Owen to Headline IFAR Conference
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced 18 July that Masayoshi Yoshida, president and CEO of the Japan Racing Association (JRA), will officially open the upcoming IFAR conference, while English football legend and Thoroughbred enthusiast Michael Owen will deliver its keynote address. Scheduled for Tuesday, 27 August,...
David Eades to Moderate IFAR Conference
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced 20 June that renowned broadcaster David Eades will serve as moderator for its upcoming conference. Scheduled for Tuesday, 27 August, the IFAR gathering will offer a full day programme incorporating both a traditional conference and a local facility visit, showcasing...
IFAR to Feature Visit to Sapporo Racecourse Equestrian Facility
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will take place on Tuesday, 27 August and will offer a full day programme incorporating a conference and a local facility visit, showcasing off-the-track Thoroughbreds. Both events are being hosted by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) and supported by the Asian...
IFAR Launches Membership and Supporter Initiative
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced on 14 May that IFAR membership is now available for racing and aftercare organisations and individuals who embrace the mission, objectives, and values of IFAR as set forth in its Membership Charter. “The aftercare of racehorses remains an important and...