Racing Welfare

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

Two former jockeys join the PJA board

Michael Hills and Mick Fitzgerald are set to use their expertise to help other jockeys

Actor Nathaniel Parker to ride in charity race at Newmarket

"The Blue Square Charity Cavalry Charge" on 18 August will be the first charity race held at Newmarket's July Course

Barney completes his challenge for Racing Welfare

Paralysed former stable lad, Paul "Barney" Bamford, has completed a 110-mile journey to raise money for Racing Welfare

Newmarket names to gather for Royal Ascot preview

Leading Newmarket’s racing names have signed up to present a Royal Ascot Preview Evening this weekend in aid of Racing Welfare

Racing Welfare's 24/7 helpline named New Helpline of the Year

Racing Welfare’s 24-hour helpline for people in the racing industry has been named the New Helpline of the Year at an awards ceremony in London

Racing helpline launched to assist people 24 hours a day

A confidential and free 'Samaritans-style' helpline has been set up for the racing industry

African Queens ride Kenya for Racing Welfare

Eleven riders hope to have raised