The Horse Comes First

The Horse Comes First

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The leading organisations in British Horseracing have got together to increase awareness of the high standards of equine welfare in the sport.

The Horse Comes First aims to improve understanding of the care given to racehorses throughout and after their careers in racing. The Initiative is supported by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Racecourse Association (RCA), Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), National Trainers Federation (NTF) and The Jockey Club.

Racing Welfare - Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 15/05/2018

"If there’s a horse not looking right, we pick it up in 10 seconds, but it would take you 10 weeks to notice that your mate working beside you isn’t"

Racing Welfare beneficiary Duggie shares his story about battling mental illness



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Racing Welfare - Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. This is Duggie, a Racing Welfare beneficiary who wanted to share his story, in his own words, abou...

11/05/2018

Forest Ranger enjoying a Friday drink after winning The Gr.2 Homeserve Huxley Stakes Chester Racecourse

13/04/2018

Thoroughbreds are the product of 300 years of careful breeding – running, jumping and racing is part of who they are; it comes naturally to them

12/04/2018

Over 6,000 people dedicate their lives to the welfare of the 14,000 horses in British horse racing, providing them with a level of care and a quality of life that is unsurpassed

12/04/2018

Since the year 2000, British racing has invested £35 million in veterinary research and education which benefits all breeds of horses, not just thoroughbreds

14/02/2018

Braw Angus receives a kiss from his Racing Groom at Huntingdon Racecourse 😘

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Read about the high standards of equine welfare in at 💻 thehorsecomesfirst.com

12/02/2018



Among a population estimated to be around 1 million, racehorses in Britain are among the healthiest and best looked after 2% of horses in the country.

Find out more 💻 thehorsecomesfirst.com

06/02/2018

Cheltenham Racecourse vets have been praised for saving Edwulf who completed a miracle recovery with a stirring triumph in the Unibet Irish Gold Cup 🏆

🏇🏽 Read more about this incredible story, covered by Gloucestershire Live ➡️ http://bit.ly/2E6oiFB

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