
PhD Research Project
The Selection and Education of Former Racehorses (Thoroughbreds) for Equine Assisted Services:
Developing the Evidence Base for a Global Standard




Key features of our research project
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RACING TO RELATE focuses on collating a robust methodology, providing rigorous research, collaborative assessment, encouragement and dissemination of best-practice strategies for off-track Thoroughbreds. Central to this work is a pioneering and critical collaborative PhD project in association with the University of Bristol.
First Scientific Article Now Published
Recent findings from the first (survey) phase of this pioneering project led by charity RACING TO RELATE in collaboration with academics at the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School, are now published in a first scientific article in Animal Welfare Journal which highlights detailed data on TBs and other breeds (OBs) of horses actively participating in EAS programmes.
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