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Racing Foundation publishes three-year strategy to assist the industry to develop collaborative and strategic approach

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Racing Foundation publishes three-year strategy to assist the industry to develop collaborative and strategic approach

27 Feb 2025

Document outlines the Foundation’s position on aligning with industry strategies and how it will give across its three annual funding rounds.

Industry

TBA launches educational video series on essential care for thoroughbreds on TB-Ed online learning platform

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TBA launches educational video series on essential care for thoroughbreds on TB-Ed online learning platform

15 Sep 2021

The five episodes on the Racing Foundation funded platform include an overview of equine health parameters, paddock checks for horses at stud and transportation of mares and foals.

Equine Welfare

Conference Event Brochure Released ahead of Horseracing Industry Conference

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Conference Event Brochure Released ahead of Horseracing Industry Conference

13 Sep 2021

Events

Pilot programme announced to introduce former racehorses to care home residents

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Pilot programme announced to introduce former racehorses to care home residents

10 Sep 2021

Racing charities Greatwood and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) are working with the Racing Together team to deliver the pilot programme to the Wiltshire care home.

Environmental, Social & Governance

The Racing Foundation announces Julia Budd as new Chair with term to commence January 2022

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The Racing Foundation announces Julia Budd as new Chair with term to commence January 2022

9 Sep 2021

Julia succeeds Ian Barlow who retires after six years and two terms on the Foundation’s board. Well known to key stakeholders, Budd has held high-profile positions across the industry.

Industry

Two weeks to go until the UK's first ever National Racehorse Week celebrates the British racehorse

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Two weeks to go until the UK’s first ever National Racehorse Week celebrates the British racehorse

29 Aug 2021

Funded by the Racing Foundation, National Racehorse Week will run from 12th -19th September, with trainers across the country opening their yards to the public.

Environmental, Social & Governance

Eight Talented Riders Kick On with the Khadijah Mellah Scholarship at Newmarket's British Racing School

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Eight Talented Riders Kick On with the Khadijah Mellah Scholarship at Newmarket’s British Racing School

23 Aug 2021

Amongst those selected for the Scholarship is 15-year-old Aamilah from Gloucester who spoke to the Racing Foundation about the exciting opportunity that awaits her.

Environmental, Social & Governance Racing’s People

RoR host unique Racing to Cricket fundraising day at the Wormsley Estate in Buckinghamshire

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RoR host unique Racing to Cricket fundraising day at the Wormsley Estate in Buckinghamshire

5 Aug 2021

A limited number of hospitality packages which include champagne and lunch are now available for the event which takes place on Sunday 5th September 2021.

Events

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Riding a Dream Academy participants selected for residential week and scholarship

26 Jul 2021

Following a careful selection process, the first cohort of 18 young people has been chosen to join the Riding A Dream Academy, which is funded by the Racing Foundation.

Environmental, Social & Governance Racing’s People

Newly-appointed Regional Jockey Coaches launch weekly drop-in sessions

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Newly-appointed Regional Jockey Coaches launch weekly drop-in sessions

22 Jul 2021

Their appointment comes as one of the key recommendations from the ongoing ‘Jockey Athlete’ project which is funded by the Racing Foundation.

Racing’s People

Racing Foundation supports a coordinated approach to Government Kickstart Scheme

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Racing Foundation supports a coordinated approach to Government Kickstart Scheme

15 Jul 2021

The Kickstart Scheme facilitates horseracing businesses and charities to employ young people for free for six months, provided they are aged 16 to 24 and claiming universal credit.

Industry

TV star Chris Hughes launches National Racehorse Week to celebrate the nation's racehorses

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TV star Chris Hughes launches National Racehorse Week to celebrate the nation’s racehorses

14 Jul 2021

The week, partially funded by the Racing Foundation and the first event of its kind, will see trainers across the country open their yards to the public.

Environmental, Social & Governance

The Jockey Club auctions racecourse experience Days for Alzheimer's Society

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The Jockey Club auctions racecourse experience Days for Alzheimer’s Society

30 Jun 2021

The prizes have been donated by the fourteen Jockey Club Racecourses around the country including Cheltenham and Aintree and supported by local trainers and sponsors.

Industry