Tag Archives: Barry Johnson

HWB appoints new members to complete equine welfare strategy

SBC News HWB appoints new members to complete equine welfare strategy

Three new members have been appointed to the Horse Welfare Board (HWB) to continue British horseracing’s commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare, safety, and aftercare. The HWB serves as the independent body on equine care and welfare standards reporting to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). The board continues to prioritise the principal objectives of its “A Life Well …

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UK Racing launches HEROS aftercare equine welfare programme 

SBC News UK Racing launches HEROS aftercare equine welfare programme 

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed HEROS as its new specialist provider of equine aftercare welfare programmes.  The appointment forms part of UK Racing’s collective responsibility for equine welfare, overseen by The Horse Welfare Board (HWB) and partner charity Retraining of Racehorses (RoR). Oxford-based HEROS is a retraining stable formed by Grace Muir, to provide specialised care and support …

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Tracey Crouch joins Horse Welfare Board as independent member

SBC News Tracey Crouch joins Horse Welfare Board as independent member

Former Minister for Sport and Civil Society (DCMS), Tracey Crouch, has joined the British racing’s Horse Welfare Board after being appointed as an independent member.  The MP for Chatham and Aylesford will join Barry Johnson, President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and past Chairman of World Horse Welfare, on the board. The Welfare Board will oversee the promotion …

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