Racing Foundation March Newsletter
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The Racing Foundation aims to make a difference to the horseracing industry by grant giving and supporting improvement.
Julia Visits the Horse Welfare Board at Cheltenham Racecourse
With Cheltenham Festival just around the corner, join Racing Foundation Chair Julia Budd, Equine Safety Advisor at the Horse Welfare Board Mike Etherington-Smith , and trainer and Racing Foundation Trustee Jim Boyle as they walk the course at Cheltenham Racecourse and discuss equine safety and welfare ahead of the big meeting.
Insights too from Horse Welfare Board Programme Director Helena Flynn .
“The notion that we’ve kind of reached equality is just obviously completely ridiculous.” Racing Foundation-funded Riding A Dream Academy co-founder Naomi Lawson talks about inspiring inclusion on International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.?
Each year, the day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done.
The 2024 campaign theme, Inspire Inclusion, emphasises the importance of diversity and empowerment in all aspects of society.
To mark IWD the Racing Foundation sat down with Naomi Lawson, the co-founder and director of the Racing Foundation-funded Riding A Dream Academy.?
Naomi discusses being a woman in the horseracing industry, driving change, and how the Riding A Dream Academy is inspiring inclusion.
The Racing Foundation announces date for 2024 conference
The Racing Foundation Conference, which sees delegates from across British racing and other global racing jurisdictions attend a day of learning, challenge and debate, will take place on Wednesday 2nd October. Delegates are asked to please save the date - more information regarding the event will be shared shortly via newsletter, social media and on the Racing Foundation website.
Racing Foundation congratulates Lauren Semple on her Community Award for the Scottish Racing Academy
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The Racing Foundation is delighted to congratulate?Lauren Semple from the?Scottish Racing Academy (SRA) for winning the 2024 Community Award at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin.
The SRA was formed in 2019 to enhance horseracing education and training provision in Scotland and the north of England. The Racing Foundation has supported the SRA’s development since its pilot and has provided over ￡1million of continuity funding through its four-and-a-half-year delivery.
The Community Award recognises individuals who exceed their everyday duties to positively impact people, racehorses, charities, and communities associated with the racing industry.?
We sat down with Lauren to learn more about her volunteer role with the SRA and the significant impact she has made?to the lives of young people.
THE PONY RACING AUTHORITY LIMITED announces 2024 taster days
Pony Racing Taster Days are an excellent opportunity to find out more about pony racing.
The taster days, which are normally unmounted / without ponies, are aimed at all children aged between seven and 15 years of age. Those who ride and who don’t (yet) ride, those who have never thought about having a go at pony racing and those who have thought about it, but aren’t sure how to get involved.
Places available for Racing Foundation-funded course ‘An Introduction to Environmental Sustainability in British Horseracing’
'An Introduction to Environmental Sustainability in British Horseracing’ ?is a one-day industry-wide course available to everyone working in racing and provides industry professionals with the information they need to understand environmental sustainability, how it impacts the sport of racing, and what they can do in their day-to-day work to mitigate the risk and minimise the impact of climate change.
The course will run on the 23rd of April 2024 at the British Racing School and again on the 26th of November 2024 at York Racecourse. It has been funded by the Racing Foundation and delivered by the British Racing School in conjunction with industry environmental sustainability experts?White Griffin.
The Racing Foundation sat down to chat with Director of White Griffin and?Ruth Dancer to talk about the course and its importance to racing.