Welfare
Ripon Racecourse is committed to providing the best possible facilities to ensure the highest standard of equine welfare.
Horseracing in Britain is among the world’s best regulated animal activities and responsibility for the care of our animals rests with everyone in the sport. Our common objective is for agreed, transparent, world-leading standards of equine care for the whole life of our horses; a commitment to innovate and make ongoing, measurable improvements based on clear evidence; with the full engagement of owners, trainers, jockeys and fans.
Download the BHA British Racing Factsheet to find information, facts and figures about the highest welfare standards that exist in British racing.
HorsePWR is British Racing’s hub dedicated to the Thoroughbred racehorse, the ultimate equine athlete. Their site is designed to open the doors to the sport and talk about the Thoroughbred – their purpose, the lives they lead, and the high welfare and safety standards that underpin British Racing. Visit HorsePWR here.
Purpose. Welfare. Responsibility. That’s HorsePWR.
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