First International Racehorse Aftercare Forum Set for May

The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C.
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The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C., coinciding with the Pan American Conference.

“This aftercare conference provides horse racing representatives from around the world with the opportunity to discuss the aftercare of our Thoroughbred racehorses,” said James L. Gagliano, president and chief operating officer of The Jockey Club. “In addition to the major racing nations, we hope to include racing and aftercare representatives from smaller countries and emerging racing nations who share our mission to provide proper care of Thoroughbreds during their lifetimes.”

Speakers will represent many aspects of Thoroughbred aftercare and welfare, from promoting and retraining to connecting aftercare to bettors and developing nonracing agreements for owners.

Boyd Martin, a three-day event rider, is the keynote speaker on Wednesday. He has finished in the Top 10 at every four-star event in the world except Badminton (England). Originally from Australia, Martin moved to the United States in 2007. One of his best-known horse, his 2016 Olympic mouth Blackfoot Mystery, is an off-track Thoroughbred. Martin was also the highest-placed American at the 2010 World Equestrian Games with another off-track Thoroughbred, Neville Bardos

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