The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), which is the leading global platform for bringing together thought leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to share ideas and advance best practices in this vital area, held its 10th annual conference on 9 February 2026.
It took place in conjunction with the 41st Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 41st ARC was presented by the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA), which was the host of this conference.
IFAR 2026 featured a lineup of international speakers who addressed a wide range of topics relating to the aftercare of racehorses. The bio book for the speakers is available HERE. The schedule for the day is HERE.
“Our 10th IFAR conference represents a major milestone for the global aftercare community, and we are honoured to convene here for the first time in 2026 on the Arabian Peninsula, a revered place in the history of the Thoroughbred,” said IFAR Chair Eliot Forbes. “Hosting IFAR alongside the 41st Asian Racing Conference offers a unique opportunity to honour the roots of our industry while shaping its future. We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia and the Asian Racing Federation to continue driving global collaboration and progress in Thoroughbred aftercare.”
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