The PowerPoint presentations and video replay from the 58th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, which was organized by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), can now be found at the IFHA website (ifhaonline.org) or by following the direct link at ifhaonline.org/default.asp?section=Resources&area=10&conf=58&cYr=2024.
The IFHA Conference took place on 7 October in Paris, France at Saint-Cloud Racecourse. The focus of this year’s Conference was on upholding racing integrity, a key strategic priority of the IFHA.
Attendees heard from key integrity leaders from racing and other major sports in a number of presentations and panel discussions. The overall programme examined key integrity threats and learnings from previous cases in order to demonstrate how racing can utilise cutting-edge approaches and techniques to protect the sport.
The first International Conference of Horseracing Authorities was organized and hosted by the Société d'Encouragement in Paris on 9 October 1967. Since 1994, the annual conference has been organized by the IFHA. The first meeting had 14 attendees from nine countries, while this year’s Conference convened over 150 delegates from about 40 different countries with a number of other racing executives and media members also in attendance. The Japan Racing Association (JRA) became the official partner of the Conference beginning in 2021.
About IFHA
The IFHA is a federation of more than 60 racing authorities from different countries and regions in the world. It is the global leader for the international sport of Thoroughbred racing, seeking to promote all facets of the worldwide sport; protect the welfare of the equine and human athlete; and protect and grow its global social and economic significance for current and future generations.
Major areas of the IFHA’s activities include:
- Making and amending the International Agreement on Breeding, Racing and Wagering
- Policy development relating to welfare and safety of horses and riders
- International race planning and grading (“black type”)
- World rankings
- The fight against equine prohibited substances and practices
- Harmonisation of racing rules
- Certification of IFHA reference laboratories
- Fostering commercial development of the racing industry globally
The IFHA is a foundation member with Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) of the International Horse Sports Confederation and is affiliated to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
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