IFAR Attendees Look for Racehorse Aftercare Solutions

Advocates shared options to support OTTBs. Speakers included U.S Team rider Boyd Martin and RRP founder Stuart Pittman.
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The inaugural International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (INFAR) conference took place May 17-18 in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the annual Pan American Racing Conference.

An international lineup of speakers provided insight on attaining the vision of an aftercare program for every racing jurisdiction.

An independent forum recognizing geographical and industry differences among racing countries, IFAR formed to enhance Thoroughbred aftercare worldwide by raising awareness, improving education on lifetime horse care, and increasing the demand for former racehorses in other equestrian disciplines.

Representatives from Australia presented examples of written protocols for post-racing options, which are enhanced using nonracing agreements that include the location and condition of all racehorses from birth to death. Australian racing authorities initiated the shift to full traceability in 2014 and the concept is gaining traction as the enlisted population grows

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