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...
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...
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...
Eighth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will be held as part of 2024 Asian Racing Conference
The eighth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will be held in conjunction with the 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), which is scheduled to take place 27 August – 1 September 2024, in Sapporo, Japan. The 40th ARC is presented by the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and the...
Latest IFAR Video Magazine Highlights Former Racehorses in New Disciplines
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced on 20 November that the fourth episode of the IFAR video magazine is now available. It features the debut of the International Thoroughbred Polo Championship and also showcases major Thoroughbred aftercare events in Australia and the United States. The full...
Replay of IFAR Webinar on Behaviour Change in Equine Welfare Now Available
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) hosted a webinar on the role of behaviour change in equine welfare on 24 October, and the video replay can now be found on the IFAR website and its YouTube channel. Led by applied behavioural scientist Dr. Denise Goodwin and moderated...
IFAR Webinar on Behaviour Change in Equine Welfare to be Held Next Week
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will host its webinar on the role of behaviour change in equine welfare next week. Scheduled for Tuesday, 24 October, the webinar will be led by applied behavioural scientist Dr. Denise Goodwin and moderated by renowned media personality Caroline Searcy. It...
Registration Open for IFAR Webinar on Behaviour Change in Equine Welfare
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today that registration is now open for its webinar on the role of behaviour change in equine welfare. Scheduled for 24 October, the webinar will be led by applied behavioural scientist Dr. Denise Goodwin and moderated by renowned media personality...
Goodwin to lead IFAR Webinar on Behaviour Change in Equine Welfare
Following the immensely successful International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) Conference held in Melbourne earlier this year, the IFAR Steering Group has announced a webinar led by applied behavioural scientist Dr. Denise Goodwin scheduled for 24 October. The webinar will focus on the role of behaviour change in...