The Seventh International Forum on Racing Horse Care (IFAR) will be held in conjunction with the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), scheduled to take place from 14 to 19 February 2023. , in Melbourne, Australia. Both events are hosted by the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and the host of the 39th ARC, Racing Victoria.
IFAR will facilitate an aftercare facility visit as well as host numerous seminars with speakers from around the world. Discussion sessions will cover topics such as new industry collaboration models; train for success on and off the track; Practical tools for temperament screening and the importance of transition training; and realize athletic potential. The IFAR conference will also receive support from the Japan Racing Association (JRA), which has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement to support the organization’s activities.
Di Arbuthnot, president of the IFAR Steering Group, said, “For the past two years, our conference has been mostly held due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I look forward to seeing you again in person when all of us are together. working together to share success stories and best practices when it comes to horse welfare The question of what happens to racehorses after they leave the racetrack is a global story and of great importance. IFAR’s importance only continues to grow.”
Andrew Harding, secretary general of the ARF, said, “The ARF is delighted to once again include the IFAR Conference within the framework of the ARC. This will be the third time we have hosted IFAR in our event programme, and The past has shown its worth.This connection is.The safety and well-being of our equestrians is paramount both during and after their careers, and IFAR enables all. We both learn about ways to improve our care efforts on an international scale.”
Carly Dixon, executive director of the 39th Asian Racing Conference at Racing Victoria, said, “As the host of next year’s ARC, we look forward to leading the discussion on how the global racing community is doing. can continue to learn and improve our approach to equine welfare after racing.We will also take this opportunity to showcase leading equine welfare programs and initiatives our world and provide our global visitors with the opportunity to gain insight into the work being done to successfully retrain retired racehorses for side trades in Victoria. “
Prior to the series of virtual conferences in 2022 and 2021, IFAR was previously held in conjunction with the Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, in February 2020; European & Mediterranean Equestrian Federation General Assembly in Oslo, Norway, in May 2019; Asia Racing Conference in Seoul, South Korea, in May 2018; and the Inter-American Conference in Washington, DC, in May 2017.
For more information on the Asian Grand Prix and how to register, please visit https://arcmelbourne2023.com.
IFAR is an independent forum that recognizes the geographical and industry differences between racing nations and is designed to advance thorough care around the world. In partnership with the International Federation of Equestrian Regulators, IFAR will raise awareness of the importance of Thoroughbred welfare, improve education about lifelong care and help increase demand for horses. old racing in other equestrian sports. For more information about IFAR, visit https://www.internationalracehorseaftercare.com.
This press release has been edited and styled by the BloodHorse Staff.
