British Horseracing Authority
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Equestrians who change lives feature in New Year Honours List
The 2021 New Year Honours List included a number of worthy recipients from the equestrian world
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Record-breaking Hollie Doyle scoops three more accolades
During 2020 Hollie broke the British record for the most winners in a year by a female jockey, rode her first Group One winner, won the Sunday Times and Sports Journalist Association Sportswoman of the year award, and came third in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year
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Champion jockey ‘cleared of taking cocaine’ – but suspended for three months
“As a professional sportsman I cannot put myself in a similar situation again”
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Seventh-placed jockey wins race after others miss out hurdle
“I thought I will go with my gut instinct and jump it”
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Feed contamination update: more major companies affected
Major feed companies that distribute in the UK have confirmed a number of their products have been affected by contamination with the banned substance zilpaterol
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Emergency fund to protect horses whose owners face financial hardship
‘We hope this fund will help horses, trainers and owners find a solution that meets the high standards of welfare we expect’
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Calls for horse owners to help fund disease tracking service *H&H Plus*
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British racing set to return on 1 June
The first meeting on 1 June will be an all-weather fixture at Newcastle and cards for 2-8 June are also planned for a select number of racecourses
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Coronavirus: Horses who miss annual flu booster must restart
The BEF has provided clarification on equine flu vaccinations
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Coronavirus latest: more equestrian bodies call their sports to a halt
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Whole life care for all racehorses is key for sport’s future *H&H Plus*
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Governing body’s plan for eight-month flu vaccinations
The proposed changes could be made standard from 1 January 2020
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Outstanding leadership and over 60 years of service honoured at prestigious racing awards
The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards produced some truly inspiring stories from across the racing industry
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Latest equine flu update: more cases confirmed
The Animal Health Trust has been praised for its ‘round-the-clock’ efforts in dealing with a year’s worth of tests in a matter of days
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Three new equine flu cases confirmed: authorities issue advice to owners
Owners have been reminded of the importance of isolation procedures following three new flu cases in non-thoroughbred horses
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*Equine flu update* All racing and point-to-pointing cancelled until next week
All racing and point-to-pointing fixtures have been abandoned until Wednesday at the earliest due to the equine flu outbreak
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Review finds ‘no single factor’ behind 2018 Cheltenham Festival fatalities
The review sparked by the deaths of six horses at the Festival this year has made recommendations for improved safety in jump racing
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Racehorses ‘didn’t bat an eyelid’ over wrapped Christmas chase fence
Racehorses Native Robin and Garrane “flew over” the fences in preparation for their festive engagements
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New body protector rules to come into force this autumn
The change involves an increase to the minimum standard of body protector and will come into force later this year