Welcome to ARVS

The Association aims to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of horses at race meetings and to provide a forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas on the management of injury and disease on racecourses.

To learn more about the Association, you will find news, details of our events, useful information and advice, as well as valuable file downloads, details of the current Committee members and all the contact details you need to get in touch with us at the ARVS.

Requirements to be a Racecourse Veterinary Surgeon

Information on the criteria to be met to be a Racecourse Veterinary Surgeon can be found here.

Latest Racehorse health research news available on HBLB Racehorse Health blog.

Casualty Management Seminar 2023

The annual CMS will run on 6th & 7th November 2023 at Aintree Racecourse.

The Casualty Management Seminar (CMS)  is now fully booked and a waiting list will now be kept.

Please contact the secretary, secretary@arvs.org.uk, to be added to the waiting list.