John Osborne© Photo Healy Racing
Horse Racing Ireland’s Equine Welfare Department are hosting their first welfare symposium ‘Changing stride - the way ahead for horse racing safety and care’ in the Keadeen Hotel and the Curragh Racecourse on Friday May 24.
The symposium reflects the key goal in the new HRI strategic plan 2024-2028 to cultivate a culture of zero compromise in equine care and safety standards.
The event will feature a wide range of speakers and discussion panellists including Tamzin Furtado, Orla Doherty, Rachel Annan, Graham Adams and Mark MacRedmond, focusing on veterinary and scientific innovation to protect and promote equine care and safety.
John Osborne, Equine Welfare and Bloodstock Director at Horse Racing Ireland, said: “Our first symposium will be an interactive conversation on safety and care. We are looking forward to hearing from our eminent speakers, pointing to so much exciting change in the way we care for our horses. Of equal importance is hearing the thoughts and opinions of our attendees.”
Tickets are €50 and include meals, refreshments on the day and entry to the Curragh Racecourse for an eight-race card to kick-start Tattersalls Irish Guineas weekend.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.hri.ie/equine-welfare-symposium
