Equine Welfare Equine Welfare

Peter Horobin Saddlery

Straight from the horses mouth

Mark Burnell explains why dental health is just as important for horses as it is for humans. 

Meet Amanda Ross

Meet one of the VRC’s ambassadors, Amanda Ross, already an Olympic eventing rider and champion of Off The Track thoroughbreds.

Equine welfare measures

A horse’s journey doesn’t end at the finish line after a race; it continues with a series of rituals designed to ensure their wellbeing and recovery.

Beach Benefits

From city lights to sandy beaches... dual training facilities are now becoming more common for many trainers, as they seek to offer their horses more variety in their care. 

Care on course

The Racing Victoria veterinary services team is committed to protecting equine welfare and maintaining the integrity of the sport. Each race day, General Manager of Veterinary Services Grace Forbes and her dedicated team care for the health and welfare of the equine athletes.