April 2018

Amendments to the Rules of Racing - Cyclosporine Implants; effective from 2 April 2018.

Amendments to the Rules of Racing - Manipulative Therapy; effective from 2 April 2018.

Amendments to the Rules of Racing - Application of ice pre-race, on raceday in the racecourse stables; effective from 2 April 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.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that it will be launching a survey to better understand the aftercare of thoroughbreds.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to conduct a full review of the sport’s equine anti-doping rules.

• 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.

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.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that, as of 19 January 2018, racecards will be able to carry information that confirms when a horse is having its first run after having undergone a wind surgery.