The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the scope of the review of welfare at Cheltenham racecourse and the Cheltenham Festival. Continue reading
BHA confirms scope of review into welfare at Cheltenham racecourse
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Cyclosporine Implants
Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Cyclosporine Implants; effective from 2 April 2018. Continue reading
Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Manipulative Therapy
Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Manipulative Therapy; effective from 2 April 2018. Continue reading
Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Application of ice pre-race.
Amendments to the Rules of Racing – Application of ice pre-race, on raceday in the racecourse stables; effective from 2 April 2018. Continue reading
Euthanasia at Race Meetings & Equestrian Competitions 2018
There are still a few places left on the ARVS Euthanasia at Race Meetings Course on Tuesday 1st May. If you would like to attend, please email ARVS Secretary at secretary@arvs.org.uk immediately.
BHA launches racehorse aftercare survey
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it will be launching a survey to better understand the aftercare of thoroughbreds. Continue reading
BHA Board confirms review of anti-doping rules
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to conduct a full review of the sport’s equine anti-doping rules. Continue reading
ARVS Course Euthanasia at Race Meetings & Equestrian Competitions – Tuesday 1st May
The next ARVS Euthanasia at Race Meetings & Equestrian Competitions course will be run on Tuesday 1st May, in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Continue reading
30 day foal notification to give greater transparency and support British racing’s commitment to whole-life care for thoroughbreds
- From 1 January 2018 breeders are required to notify Weatherbys General Stud Book (GB) within 30 days of the birth of a foal bred for racing
- Development will enable the BHA to trace the welfare and whereabouts of foals before they arrive in a registered training yard
- Information gained will improve transparency and traceability around the care that breeders and owners provide to thoroughbreds at all stages of their lives.
BHA seeks rule change on anti-doping penalties
The BHA is seeking to amend the Rules of Racing to avoid weakening the ability for penalties to be imposed for breaching the equine anti-doping rules.
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