Committees - Horse Welfare Committee
HORSE WELFARE COMMITTEE
IFHA Minimum Horse Welfare Guidelines
IFHA Principles of Good Practice – Horse Welfare
IFHA Transportation Welfare Guidelines
Terms of reference (approved by the IFHA Executive Council on 7 December 2024)
Current Membership
| Chair – appointed by the IFHA Executive Council |
Jamie Stier |
| Secretary – appointed by the IFHA Executive Council |
Matt Orr |
| IFHA Senior Technical Advisor |
Dr Craig Suann |
| US Jockey Club, Breeders’ Cup and the Jockey Club of Canada (jointly) (2 nominees) |
Matt Iuliano |
| Dr Rick Arthur |
| Racing Australia (2 nominees) |
Dr Grace Forbes |
| Dr Carly Garling |
| The Hong Kong Jockey Club (2 nominees) |
Dr Bronte Forbes |
| Dr James Mizzi |
| The Japan Racing Association (2 nominees) |
Dr Fumiaki Mizobe |
| Dr Kenji Korosue |
| France Galop (2 nominees) |
Dr Albéric Théry |
| Dr Arnaud Duluard |
| British Horseracing Authority (2 nominees) |
Dr James Given |
| Dr Sally Taylor |
| Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board and Horse Racing Ireland (jointly) (2 nominees) |
John Osborne |
| Dr Lynn Hillyer |
| OSAF (2 nominees) |
Dr Teresita Zambruno |
| Dr Rita Rocca |
| Asian Racing Federation (1 nominee) |
Dr David Craig |
| European & Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (1 nominee) |
Dr Paull Khan |
| International Stud Book Committee (1 nominee) |
Simon Cooper |
| International Group of Specialist Regulatory Veterinarians (ex-officio member) (1 nominee) |
Dr Fumiaki Mizobe |
| IFHA Executive Director (ex-officio member) |
Andrew Harding |
| IFHA Executive Council designated members (3 nominees) |
Andrew Chesser |
| James Ogilvy |
| Matt Orr |
IFHA Minimum Horse Welfare Guidelines (full document PDF)
Press Release - https://ifhaonline.org/Default.asp?section=Resources&area=0&story=1076
IFHA Principles of Good Practice – Horse Welfare
Preamble
The International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities (IFHA) affirms the central role of the horse in racing and accordingly regards the health and welfare of racehorses, in all stages of life, to be fundamental to the long term future and viability of the sport.
In line with their terms of reference to promote best practice, harmonisation and information exchange across Racing nations, the IFHA Horse Welfare Committee has produced documents on the ‘Principles of Good Practice’ as guidance on standards for the care and safety of horses in key areas as they relate to welfare. This guidance is to raise awareness amongst participants and third parties of appropriate standards of horse welfare in racing and breeding in areas that are vital to ensure the ongoing success of racing.
These documents provide a practical means to racing authorities to ensure that welfare is properly taken into account by all people in charge of horses at the different times of their life. They are a basis on which horse welfare can be introduced into the educational courses for jockeys and trainers, and in liaison owners and breeders, and with the Veterinary profession.
Racing authorities should rely on this guidance to establish accepted horse welfare practices in their jurisdiction, and to set minimum standards of participant behaviour, including behavioural change where necessary.
Monitoring of Racing Injuries and Fatalities
Activities to Minimise Injury and Optimise Horse Welfare
Veterinary Emergency Care Procedures
Emergency Euthanasia on a Racecourse
Aftercare of Racehorses
Use of the Whip
