The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will hold its third conference on racehorse aftercare on Thursday, May 16, in conjunction with the European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation’s (EMHF) General Assembly at Øvrevoll Racetrack in Oslo, Norway. Previously, the lFAR conference was held in Seoul, South Korea, in...
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Second Careers for Racehorses can Bring Life-Changing Rewards for the Humans who meet them
page 64 of the European edition of the October-December 2018 issue of Trainer Magazine:https://issuu.com/anderson-co/docs/63_european_trainer?e=5870891/64649059
A Passport To A Second Career
There’s no doubt about it, Brookline was bred for greatness. Out of the iconic broodmare Cara Rafaela, a Grade 1 winner herself who produced the likes of superstar sire Bernardini, Brookline had some big shoes to fill. It was at Margaux Farm, a Thoroughbred training center located in Midway, Ky., that...
How retired racehorses are saving the lives of former soldiers and prison inmates
Clayton Hellyer thumbs the two black leather bands on his right wrist that carry the names of the dead. They are the men he served alongside seven years ago, shoulder to shoulder, on the frontline in Afghanistan as part of the 5th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment. “The bottom...
BHA Plans to Trace Horses From Cradle to Grave (May 23rd, 2018)
The BHA is looking into ways of building a better picture about the post-racing care of racehorses as part of the overall welfare strategy for the sport. The issue of traceability is one of the initiatives to have been identified by the BHA’s director of equine health and welfare David...
2nd International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses Stressed Importance of Aftercare in Racing
The second International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), held during the 37th Asian Racing Conference in Seoul, South Korea, concluded Monday with discussions of global aftercare efforts and the significance of these efforts as part of the racing industry. With representatives from jurisdictions across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the...
The Thoroughbreds of Land Rover (May 2nd, 2018)
After some drama at the first veterinary inspection, 13 Thoroughbreds were among the 46 pairs accepted to compete. (Click here to check out the complete list of Thoroughbreds that were entered and read their full bios.) The weather and footing couldn’t have been more perfect on cross-country day, and the...
IFAR set for Seoul, South Korea, at the Asian Racing Conference
Equine welfare will be a key focus at the 37th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), to be held in Seoul, South Korea, May 13 – 18. The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will hold its second conference on Monday, May 14, in conjunction with ARC, and on Thursday,...
Racing Victoria’s Off The Track Program Gets Set to Jump Off
Racing Victoria (RV) has today announced its commitment to Jump Off, a new reality television series coming to the Seven Network in Spring 2018 that showcases horse racing and show jumping and celebrates the versatility of thoroughbred horses. The program will also be rebroadcast on Racing.com. The series is being...
Britain’s leading equine welfare organisations join forces again at Aintree
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 which affect Britain’s horses. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will be joined by the RSPCA, World Horse Welfare, British Horse Society and...