Racing To
Relate

Our Vision

Global communities of practice collaborating to support ethically sustainable Thoroughbred-Human relationships where horses and people flourish.

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Thoroughbred
Assisted R&D

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The cornerstone of our Thoroughbred Assisted R&D programme is a collaborative PhD research project with the University of Bristol kindly funded by the John Pearce Foundation. We are developing the evidence-base for best practices in welfare, selection and education of former Thoroughbred racehorses for next careers in Equine Assisted Services (EAS).

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First Scientific Article
Published

Animal Welfare Journal
Cambridge University Press:

The main aim of the research is to create a global standard for selection and training, to help improve welfare support for off-track racehorses going into a career in EAS. The research will help industry and stakeholders to improve Thoroughbred welfare through a successful transition to their new career in EAS.

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The John Pearce Foundation

“The Foundation’s Trustees are delighted to support Racing To Relate’s work with the University of Bristol, which will help create a greater understanding of Thoroughbreds’ suitability for Equine Therapy purposes and – hopefully – allow more horses to find a meaningful career after they retire from racing.

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