Racehorse Tracking Forum Sets Agenda *The Racing Biz
The International Forum for Racehorse Tracking (IFAR) today announced its list of speakers for its sixth conference, to be held as a series of two virtual webinars on 5 and 19 April at 12pm BST (11 a.m. GMT). Each webinar will last approximately two hours. IFAR is partnering with the Japan Racing Association (Japanese Racehorse Tracking Advisory Committee) to organize this year’s event.
The conference theme “Many Paths – One Goal” is reflected in the speakers and organizations represented in both sessions. The keynote address will be delivered by Annamarie Phelps, Chair of the British Horseracing Authority. It will provide unique insights into the contemporary challenges facing racing and how tracking has become an essential element for the future sustainability of racing.
The list of speakers includes experts addressing key topics such as equine traceability, equine therapy and veterinary science. A key highlight will include a panel of young professionals, where Australian racing presenter Caroline Searcy will explore the attitudes and views of emerging industry leaders regarding current and future tracking strategies.
“We are delighted with the group of speakers we have assembled for this year’s IFAR conference,” said Di Arbuthnot, President of IFAR. “Between the formal presentations and the allotted time for Q&As with our audience, both sessions are sure to spark engaging conversations about thoroughbred tracking.”
The full program can be found below:
April 5, 2022
Moderator: Rishi Persad (UK)
Speakers:
- Annamarie Phelps (UK) (Main Lecture): Chair, British Horseracing Authority
- Di Arbuthnot: President, IFAR
- Dr. Jeff Berk (USA): Equine Medical Associates PSC; Past President, American Association of Equine Practitioners
- Dr Meredith Flash (AUS): Principal Investigator, Australian Thoroughbred Wellbeing Project
- Jock Hutchison (UK): Chairman and co-founder, Horseback UK
- Angela Schuster (Australia): Managing Director, Schuster Consulting Group
April 19, 2022
Moderator: Caroline Searcy (AUS)
Speakers:
- Michael Drapac (AUS): Owner/Breeder
- Dr Adrian Farrington (HK): Executive Director, Veterinary Clinical Services, Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Kirsten Green (USA): Executive Director, Retired Racehorse Project
- Jennifer Hughes (AUS): Managing Director, Equine Welfare, Racing Victoria
- Panel of young professionals
- George Broughton (UK): Intern, Godolphin Flying Start
- Harry Derham (United Kingdom): assistant coach
- Caoimhe Doherty (IRE): Co-founder, Treo Eile; Stud Manager, Haras Forenaghts
- Natasha Rose (HK): Equestrian Affairs Project Manager / Retired Racehorse Unit Manager, Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Elinor Wolf (USA): Intern, Godolphin Flying Start
Both sessions are free, but registration is required. For more information on the conference program and to register, please visit internationalracehorseaftercare.com/virtual-ifar/. Recordings of each session will be available on the IFAR website.
