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British Racing Unites to Highlight Industry Conduct

Several stakeholder bodies of British horseracing have assumed a united front in regard to the conduct of those who work in the sport, while committing to take wide-ranging action to offer support and education to the industry.

In an excerpt from a joint statement issued Tuesday by The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), National Trainers Federation (NTF), Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), National Association of Racing Staff (NARS), Racehorse Owners Association (ROA), Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) and Racecourse Association (RCA):

“It is essential that horseracing remains a progressive, modern industry when it comes to the conduct of our people. We must prioritize the wellbeing and development of our workforce, stand against discrimination of any kind in British racing, and invest in making racing a safe, fulfilling place to work…We must encourage a culture of openness and seek to support anyone who faces problems or has found themselves in difficulty. We must promote a culture of respect in how those involved in racing interact with one another and promote more diversity and inclusion at all levels of the industry.”

All groups will take part in a working party which will report to the industry People Board and will assist in promoting the positive elements of conduct within the industry, education, deterring poor behaviour and discrimination while empowering people to call out conduct which falls short. The group will be chaired by the BHA and include representatives from the BHA, NTF, NARS, PJA, RCA, ROA and TBA.

The working party and resultant action lead the effort to introduce a new industry Code of Conduct, which will introduced in Spring 2022. The Code of Conduct has been developed by the signatories, who are also signatories of British racing's Diversity and Inclusion industry commitment. Among the working party's chief objectives is to ensure that the new Code of Conduct is properly communicated in addition to the introduction of the sport's new Safeguarding policy and regulations, which are also close to being finalized.

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Simon Cox Appointed to TBA Board of Directors

Simon Cox has been appointed to the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Board of Trustees as a co-opted member. Cox is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Molson Coors EMEA & APAC, a brewing and beverage business of circa €2-billion turnover and 6,500 employees. Already a member of the TBA's National Hunt Committee, Cox has worked in the brewing industry for 32 years. He is also a member of the board of the Professional Jockeys Association and has owned National Hunt horses for a decade. His current string is with Ian Williams. More recently Cox also has ventured into thoroughbred breeding and has mares boarded at Shade Oak Stud. He is a shareholder in Shade Oak's new stallion Logician (GB) (Frankel {GB}).

Simon Cox said, “I'm first and foremost a passionate racing fan and over the last decade have deepened my involvement in racing through owning and breeding National Hunt racehorses. I'm delighted to join the board of trustees of the TBA and am really looking forward to supporting the ongoing growth and health of the breeding industry. I want to continue to learn about the wider industry but I hope my knowledge of jump racing and my business experience will be of use to the team from the start.”

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TBA and Racing Foundation Win Environmental Sustainability Award

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) and the Racing Foundation took top honours in the Innovation; Initiatives and Products Award Category at the British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS) Awards at the Kia Oval Cricket Ground on Oct. 19. Their project, The Environmental Impact of Stud Farms Assessment, was funded by the Racing Foundation and instigated by the TBA's Environmental Sustainability Working Group. The goal of the group is to collaborate on grassland management practices that enhance air and water quality and soil health, mitigate flood risk and increase biodiversity, while also reducing the carbon footprints of studs. The study is the first of its kind in the horseracing industry and aims to identify the challenges and opportunities specific to equine pasture management.

James O'Donnell, Chair of the TBA's Environmental Sustainability Working Group and Assistant Stud Director at Shadwell Stud, said, “Winning this award is a major achievement for the horseracing industry and is the result of a true collaboration between the TBA and the Racing Foundation.

“Environmental sustainability is an important subject that will be at the forefront of people's minds going forward and this project, and subsequent award, is a great place to start.”

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Equine Welfare Guidelines Published by TBA

A set of industry guidelines has been developed by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) Equine Welfare Working Group in collaboration with a number of thoroughbred breeders and industry stakeholders. The aim of the guidelines is to provide information and benchmarking of practices that are relevant to the breeding and raising of thoroughbreds as future athletes and they dovetail with the basic principles of horse care detailed within the UK Government's Codes of Practice for the Welfare of Horses. There are also a series of supporting videos available to view on TB-Ed under the resources menu.

TBA Chief Executive Claire Sheppard said, “The publication of the TBA Equine Welfare Guidelines for breeders actively demonstrates the strength of the commitment of the TBA to the welfare of thoroughbreds being the primary consideration at all stages of the breeding life cycle. The Guidelines describe and quantify common stud management practices, and will be of particular benefit for those who are new to the industry. It's themes will also be developed through future educational content for TB-Ed courses and resources, and presentations at the annual Stud Farming Course and other TBA educational seminars.”

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