The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will be hosting a series of two virtual webinars in April. Partnering with the Japan Racing Association, the sessions will include a combination of prerecorded content and live discussions.
The series will be held on the 5 and 19 April and each will last approximately two hours. Recordings of the events will be made available on the IFAR website.
With a conference theme of “Many paths – One goal”, topics to be covered during the sessions include traceability; transitioning horses off the racetrack and assessing suitability for other careers; the use of thoroughbreds in unique careers; responsibility in making end-of-life decisions; and the next generation’s perspective on aftercare.
“After the positive feedback from last year’s virtual IFAR, our team is excited to host another virtual series that will be easily accessible to anyone who works with or benefits from the thoroughbred,” said Di Arbuthnot, chair of IFAR.
“The theme we have chosen for this year’s forum highlights the wide diversity of paths after racing, all with the consistent goal that the welfare of the horse is paramount.
“The topics assembled will be of interest to all stakeholders in the thoroughbred industry, and we are assembling an expert group of speakers to discuss these issues.”
IFAR is an independent forum that recognises geographical and industry differences among racing countries and is designed to enhance thoroughbred aftercare worldwide.
Working with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, IFAR will raise awareness of the importance of welfare for thoroughbreds, improve education on lifetime care, and help increase demand for former racehorses in other equestrian sports.
For more information on IFAR, visit internationalracehorseaftercare.com
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