At The Jockey Club we continue to invest in our facilities to make sure that we offer our equine participants the best possible experience.
From our investments in safe racing surfaces and cushioned horsewalks to state-of-the-art misting fans and washdown areas, every aspect of care is considered.
Horse Welfare in British Racing
British Racing is one of the world’s best regulated animal activities, with more than 6,000 people employed to look after the 14,000 horses in training, providing them with a level of care and a quality of life that is virtually unsurpassed by any other domesticated animal.
It goes without saying that equine welfare is of the upmost importance to The Jockey Club. Our vision is for every Thoroughbred racehorse in British horseracing to be always treated with compassion, respect, and care. A vital part of our strategy is ensuring equine welfare is at the centre of everything we do and that we set the standard for industry facilities. For so many, the chance to see these beautiful animals competing provides a wonderful spectacle, steeped in tradition and heritage.
A Life After Racing
On retiring from racing, some horses go for breeding, some continue to race abroad, some continue to have an active life in other equine competitions and some are retired to a life at grass. Most horses, however, prefer an active life.
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is British Racing’s official charity.
The aim of RoR is to raise funds to help support the charitable retraining and rehoming of former racehorses, and to promote their versatility for other equestrian disciplines; from dressage to hacking. RoR was established over 20 years ago to support the welfare of horses that have retired from racing and, most importantly, generate demand for thoroughbreds.
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The British Horseracing Authority is the Government-recognised body responsible for the independent regulation of horseracing and welfare of participants is an important part of its work. None of the fixtures held annually in Britain could take place unless key BHA welfare criteria have been satisfied.
You can find out more about British Racing’s commitment to horse welfare by visiting their website.
Racing is usually only part of the full life of a Thoroughbred racehorse. There are currently more than 10,000 horses registered with Retraining of Racehorses (British horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of former racehorses) as active in other equine disciplines outside of racing, including Polo, Showing, Dressage and Eventing, as well as those horses happily engaged in hacking and exercising.
The Jockey Club is proud to support Retraining of Racehorses.
