Racing Welfare

‘Something Matt would be proud of’: Riders Minds launches new support in Mental Health Awareness Week

During 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May) plans for a new vital resource to help riders get more support have been revealed

Eight-year-old racing fan to complete running challenge with help from well-known trainers

“She’s been around racing her entire life and known jockeys who have had to retire through injury, or had to change career due to injuries on the gallops, and she’s very aware of the help Racing Welfare gives”

‘Wonderful reflection of unwavering support’: charity hits £500k Covid appeal target

‘I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who has donated during what has been a tough time for so many’

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’

Former jockey who had to learn to walk again after life-changing fall to run London Marathon

‘I know that tackling a marathon is a challenge for everyone, but as my balance is not what it was, I have had to learn to walk and run again’

Cheltenham to Aintree fundraiser in memory of talented young rider

Around £15,000 has already been raised in Tim’s memory, which is being put towards Mental Health First Aid England for racing staff

‘Need to appear strong’ proves major barrier to seeking help #MentalHealth

The Racing Welfare and Liverpool John Moores University study has given specific recommendations to benefit the mental health of racing’s workforce

Racing staff called on to aid mental health research

The study aims to establish an overview of mental wellbeing in racing and researchers are asking those who work in any area of the industry to take part

Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘We need to look after each other like we do our horses’

‘If there’s a horse not looking right, we pick it up in 10 seconds, but it would take you 10 weeks to notice that your mate working beside you isn’t’

Celebrating passion, commitment and free ice-creams in stable staff week

The fun video takes a peek behind the scenes of UK racing yards to celebrate the work of stable staff across the country

'My temporary suffering does not compare to theirs': London Marathon runners raise thousands

An incredible comeback from injury, a tumble dryer and thousands raised for charity — meet the runners who took on the London Marathon for equine causes

‘We want to break down the stigma’: racing bodies sign up to mental health charter

The decision was revealed on day two of Mental Health Awareness Week (16-22 May)

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Get the latest update on who has been fundraising for equine charities

Rosie Fry's eventing blog: Full steam ahead

H&H's eventing blogger has a little holiday to look forward to before the Cheltenham Festival and the start of the eventing season

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Get the latest update on who has been fundraising for equine charities

Support an equestrian charity this Christmas: mulled wine, mince pies and carols

What better way to get yourself in the Christmas spirit than by joining in with a carol, scoffing a mince pie and sipping some mulled wine — all in aid of an equestrian charity?

Tabloid causes shock and outrage in equestrian world

Newspaper published graphic and insensitive photographs on its front page

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Discover the latest charity events being run by the equestrian community and find out how you can get involved

New zero-tolerance policy for steroid use in racehorses

Horses that test positive will face a lengthy ban, under new rules to be introduced at the beginning of next year

Marathon runners boost equestrian charities

Equestrian charities will be well represented in this year's London marathon, with several thousand pounds already raised