Racing Staff Development Programme

🐴 Did you know? Equine Cushing's (PPID) has been diagnosed in horses as young as 7 years old.

As our equine partners get older, understanding the signs of age-related conditions and how to support their health becomes more important than ever. With winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to build your knowledge and help your horses stay comfortable, healthy and happy.

Whether you care for racehorses at work, your own horse at home, or you're a student looking to expand your equine knowledge, these FREE Racing Staff Development Programme webinars are packed with practical advice you can put into action straight away.

📅 Part 1: Caring for the Older Horse – Wednesday 20 August
📅 Part 2: Equine Cushing's – Wednesday 17 September
🕜 1:30pm–2:30pm

✔️ Understand the needs of the older horse
✔️ Recognise common age-related changes and conditions
✔️ Learn practical ways to improve comfort and wellbeing
✔️ Hear from a leading racing industry vet

💙 Free for racing staff | 🎓 Great for students | 🎥 Recordings available for all who register

Get prepared for winter and give your equine besties the care they deserve. 🐎❄️

Happy World Horse Day! 🐴❤️

Today we celebrate the incredible horses that inspire us every single day, and the dedicated racing staff who work tirelessly to care for them.

At the Racing Staff Development Programme, we’re proud to support the people behind the horses by providing training and development opportunities that help them build their skills, confidence and knowledge. Through Equine First Aid, Human First Aid with a rider-specific supplement, mentoring, webinars and practical learning, we’re committed to helping racing staff upskill so they can support both their colleagues and provide the very best care for our equine athletes.

The bond between horse and human is something truly special. It’s built on trust, dedication, compassion and countless early mornings, late nights and unforgettable moments.

A huge thank you to every member of racing staff for the care, commitment and passion you show every day. Your dedication makes a difference to the welfare of our horses and to the people who work alongside them.

And to our incredible equine besties – thank you for your trust, your spirit and the joy you bring. Today, we celebrate you. ❤️🐎

With warmer weather forecast this week, follow these tips to keep horses cool, comfortable & hydrated on the racecourse 🚿

If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a BHA vet or equine welfare integrity officer ℹ️

https://horsepwr.co.uk/news/keeping-racehorses-cool-in-hot-weather