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RELEASE: Racing Foundation releases 2023 Annual Review and 2024 Strategy

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RELEASE: Racing Foundation releases 2023 Annual Review and 2024 Strategy

21 Mar 2024

The Racing Foundation has released its 2023 Annual Review and Strategy for 2024. It reaffirms its commitment to the areas of Equine Welfare, People, Community and Youth Engagement and Environmental Sustainability.

Industry

How Racing Foundation-funded risk models are being used to improve outcomes for racehorses

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How Racing Foundation-funded risk models are being used to improve outcomes for racehorses

6 Dec 2024

British racing is now using data spanning 14 years to identify and help reduce risk in the sport.

Equine Welfare

Horse Welfare Board announces results of first Thoroughbred Census funded by the Racing Foundation

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Horse Welfare Board announces results of first Thoroughbred Census funded by the Racing Foundation

27 Mar 2024

The 6-month census was launched last year by the Horse Welfare Board (HWB) and funded by the Racing Foundation as part of its 3-year, £3 million grant supporting 17 HWB projects.

Equine Welfare

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Julia Visits the Horse Welfare Board

12 Mar 2024

Join Racing Foundation Chair Julia Budd, Mike Etherington-Smith, and trainer and RF Trustee Jim Boyle as they discuss equine safety and welfare.

Equine Welfare

2024 National Racehorse Week dates confirmed with funding from the Racing Foundation, the Racing Post and Godolphin

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2024 National Racehorse Week dates confirmed with funding from the Racing Foundation, the Racing Post and Godolphin

25 Jan 2024

National Racehorse Week is confirmed to run from the 7th to the 15th of September 2024. The Racing Foundation is supporting the event for a fourth year, funding the community engagement activities.

Equine Welfare

Julia Visits record-breaking National Racehorse Week

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Julia Visits record-breaking National Racehorse Week

20 Nov 2023

The third National Racehorse Week saw 209 events staged and over 15,000 places made available to the public across Britain.

Equine Welfare

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Julia Visits HEROS Charity

5 Sep 2023

In this episode, Julia spends time with Grace, the founder of HEROS, who shows her around the beautiful setting of North Farm Stud.

Equine Welfare

First thoroughbred census to improve traceability of former racehorses launched with funding from the Racing Foundation

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First thoroughbred census to improve traceability of former racehorses launched with funding from the Racing Foundation

4 Jul 2023

The Horse Welfare Board has launched the first ever thoroughbred census in Great Britain with funding from the Racing Foundation.

Equine Welfare

Racing Foundation-funded report into British breeding reveals sector adds £375m of gross value to the rural economy

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Racing Foundation-funded report into British breeding reveals sector adds £375m of gross value to the rural economy

19 Jan 2023

The report outlines the key opportunities and challenges for the sector and provides a blueprint for future progress.

Equine Welfare

PRESS RELEASE: Racing Foundation grants £3million to Horse Welfare Board

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PRESS RELEASE: Racing Foundation grants £3million to Horse Welfare Board

16 Nov 2022

The grant will be used to deliver the horse welfare projects identified in the industry’s A Life Well-lived Strategy - a five-year plan to ensure the highest standards of welfare.

Equine Welfare

The Racing Foundation provides £200,000 towards equine veterinary scientific research in 2022

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The Racing Foundation provides £200,000 towards equine veterinary scientific research in 2022

21 Jun 2022

The HBLB’s Veterinary Advisory Committee (VAC) will continue to manage ongoing projects and educational awards being funded by The Racing Foundation.

Equine Welfare

British racecourses change take-off & height markers following research backed by Racing Foundation

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British racecourses change take-off & height markers following research backed by Racing Foundation

22 Feb 2022

The Racing Foundation-backed research by Exeter University found visibility of jumps and hurdles can be improved for racehorses by changing from orange to white.

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