Amanda Duckworth – IFAR

Dr Eliot Forbes Named New IFAR Chair

Following its successful conference held in Sapporo, Japan, the Steering Committee of the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) is pleased to provide further details on its recent leadership changes. During the conference, it was announced Di Arbuthnot is stepping down from the committee following the conclusion of...

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Replay Videos Available from the Eighth IFAR Conference

The PowerPoint presentations and video replays from the eighth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) are now available on the IFAR website. The videos can also be found on IFAR’s YouTube channel. In addition to the speaker videos, conference highlight reels have been published. “It is our pleasure...

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IFAR Conference Speakers Announced

On 7 August, the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) revealed its complete line up of speakers for the upcoming IFAR conference. Scheduled for Tuesday, 27 August, the IFAR gathering will offer a full day programme incorporating both a traditional conference and a local facility visit, showcasing off-the-track...

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Masayoshi Yoshida and Michael Owen to Headline IFAR Conference

The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced 18 July that Masayoshi Yoshida, president and CEO of the Japan Racing Association (JRA), will officially open the upcoming IFAR conference, while English football legend and Thoroughbred enthusiast Michael Owen will deliver its keynote address. Scheduled for Tuesday, 27 August,...

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David Eades to Moderate IFAR Conference

The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced 20 June that renowned broadcaster David Eades will serve as moderator for its upcoming conference. Scheduled for Tuesday, 27 August, the IFAR gathering will offer a full day programme incorporating both a traditional conference and a local facility visit, showcasing...

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IFAR to Feature Visit to Sapporo Racecourse Equestrian Facility

The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will take place on Tuesday, 27 August and will offer a full day programme incorporating a conference and a local facility visit, showcasing off-the-track Thoroughbreds. Both events are being hosted by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) and supported by the Asian...

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IFAR Launches Membership and Supporter Initiative

The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced on 14 May that IFAR membership is now available for racing and aftercare organisations and individuals who embrace the mission, objectives, and values of IFAR as set forth in its Membership Charter. “The aftercare of racehorses remains an important and...

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