The Horse Comes First

27/02/2019

Great to see retired racehorses out enjoying the sunshine ☀️

Find out more about what happens to horses after they have finished racing here 👉
https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regul…/life-after-racing/

15/05/2018

"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"

Racing Welfare beneficiary Duggie shares his story about battling mental illness



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Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. This is Duggie, a Racing Welfare beneficiary who wanted to share his story, in his own words, abou...

11/05/2018

Forest Ranger enjoying a Friday drink after winning The Gr.2 Homeserve Huxley Stakes Chester Racecourse

13/04/2018

Thoroughbreds are the product of 300 years of careful breeding – running, jumping and racing is part of who they are; it comes naturally to them

12/04/2018

Over 6,000 people dedicate their lives to the welfare of the 14,000 horses in British horse racing, providing them with a level of care and a quality of life that is unsurpassed

12/04/2018

Since the year 2000, British racing has invested £35 million in veterinary research and education which benefits all breeds of horses, not just thoroughbreds

11/04/2018

Find out more about what Vets do on a racecourse and how horses welfare is paramount as ITV Racing goes behind the scenes at The Horse Comes First Raceday at Cheltenham Racecourse

21/02/2018

Employee of the Year and Leadership Award winner Jessica McLernon speaks to Nick Lighfoot following her win at the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.

'‘The horses are in a very good happy routine, we feed up, go home and then come back for evening stables – just making sure that we give the horses the best bit of care and attention we can.’

14/02/2018

Braw Angus receives a kiss from his Racing Groom at Huntingdon Racecourse 😘

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Read about the high standards of equine welfare in at 💻 thehorsecomesfirst.com