Equine Well-being

Learn about Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome and how ulcers can affect racehorse welfare and performance.

Improve your understanding of safeguarding the future of horses after finishing their racing careers.

How horses communicate through vocal methods, non-verbal methods and behaviour.

Understanding how horses behave in the natural environment to help to optimise the health and mental well-being of thoroughbreds.

Recognising and managing a horse health emergency, providing first aid within BHA rules, until the vet arrives.

Introduction to the importance of biosecurity, hygiene security, equine diseases and how they spread and medicine control in a racing yard or stud.

Information and guidance for jockeys, travelling staff, racing grooms on managing the care and welfare of horses in hot weather and during high performance.

BHA principles of racehorse welfare to safeguard racehorses before, during and after they leave the sport. Responsibilities of all those involved with racehorse care and management.