The third session of the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses’ (IFAR) virtual conference series concluded Tuesday following speeches on the various paths for Thoroughbreds in different countries at the conclusion of their racing careers. This session was the third in a series of four webinars that compose the...
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Importance of Traceability Highlighted during Second Session of IFAR Conference
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) continued its 2021 virtual series Tuesday with presentations on aftercare perspectives from racing administrators and regulators representing Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. This session is the second in a series of four webinars that comprise the 2021 IFAR...
Virtual International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses Series Kicks off with Discussion on Racing’s Responsibility to Thoroughbred Aftercare
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) hosted its first of four scheduled virtual webinars Tuesday, attracting a live audience of almost 200 attendees from more than 20 countries. The session, “Aftercare – Racing’s Responsibility,” was moderated by international racing broadcaster Nick Luck (U.K.) and featured a panel...
Topics and Speakers Announced for International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses; Forum to be held as Series of Weekly Webinars
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today its lineup of topics and speakers for its fifth conference, which will be held as a series of four virtual sessions on 6, 13, 20, and 27 April. Each webinar will begin at 12 p.m. GMT and last approximately...
Virtual International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses Series planned for April 2021
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today that it will be hosting its fifth forum as a virtual series on each Tuesday during the month of April. The sessions, which will include a combination of prerecorded content and live discussions, will be held on 6, 13,...
Presentations and Videos from Fourth IFAR Conference now Available
PowerPoint presentations and videos from the fourth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses(IFAR) are now available online. The presentations and videos can be found at internationalracehorseaftercare.com under the “IFAR Conference for 2020” tab or at https://bit.ly/ifar2020. The conference was held February 20 as part of the Asian Racing Conference...
Fourth IFAR Highlights Global Progress in Care of Thoroughbreds Following Racing & Breeding Careers
The fourth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), held February 20 as part of the Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa, featured presentations from representatives of four racing jurisdictions on their advancements in aftercare practices as well as discussions pertaining to the importance of developing...
Fourth IFAR to be held as part of Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town
The fourth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will be held in conjunction with the Asian Racing Conference (ARC), which is scheduled February 18 – 23, 2020, in Cape Town, South Africa. Both events are being hosted by the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and the ARC local organizing...
Korea Racing Authority puts Thoroughbred Aftercare in the Spotlight
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) was pleased to be invited by the Korea Racing Authority (KRA) to present a series of seminars to a broad cross section of industry stakeholders this week. Dr. Eliot Forbes, a member of IFAR’s steering group, was hosted by the KRA...
Third International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses Emphasizes the Importance of an Aftercare
The third International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), held in conjunction with the European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation’s (EMHF) General Assembly at Øvrevoll Racetrack in Oslo, Norway, concluded May 16 with presentations on topics including the challenges regulators face when it comes to aftercare, the versatility of the...