Greg Nichols
Director, Racing Australia
Director, Racing Australia
Session 5
The Horse
February 16, 2023
The long-term success of racing depends heavily on the standards and approaches to the health, wellbeing and treatment of the sport’s equine athletes throughout their lives, and society’s acceptance of them. Promoting the fundamental importance of equine welfare, this session will examine key steps being taken in different jurisdictions – and what else can be done – to safeguard racehorses throughout their lives.
Amidst the backdrop of rapidly evolving social expectations around what constitutes good welfare practices, this session will also explore ways to drive behavioural change, innovative public engagement and promotion strategies, and cutting edge research which is paving the way for future generations.
Speakers
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Speakers
Greg Nichols
Director, Racing Australia
Josh Gibson
Host, Here For The Horses
Dr Denise Goodwin
Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of Health Programs, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute
Dr Grace Forbes
General Manager, Veterinary Services, Racing Victoria
Dr Christopher Riggs
Director, Equine Welfare Research Foundation and Chief Advisor, Mainland Veterinary Engagement, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hallie Hardy
Executive Director, Visit Horse Country Inc.
Introduction and Opening by Session Chair
Veterinary Safety Protocols
Dr
Grace Forbes
General Manager, Veterinary Services, Racing Victoria
General Manager, Veterinary Services, Racing Victoria
Advocacy Through Transparency Engagement Through Experience
Hallie Hardy
Executive Director, Visit Horse Country Inc.
Executive Director, Visit Horse Country Inc.
Using Behavioural Science to Drive Change
Dr
Denise Goodwin
Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of Health Programs, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute
Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of Health Programs, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Equine Welfare Research Foundation
Dr
Christopher Riggs
Director, Equine Welfare Research Foundation and Chief Advisor, Mainland Veterinary Engagement, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Director, Equine Welfare Research Foundation and Chief Advisor, Mainland Veterinary Engagement, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Panellist
Josh Gibson
Host, Here For The Horses
Host, Here For The Horses
Panel Discussion
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