TOGETHER for RACING INTERNATIONAL

Empowering horseracing's social impact

Together for Racing International (TfRI) was created to assist racing globally to contribute to society by improving the lives of its people and communities.

Former TfRI Chairman Chris Grant talks to ITV Racing Presenter Ed Chamberlin, both co-facilitators of the 2019 Godolphin Forum for Education in Newmarket, UK

Strategy

Our strategy is emerging and we are delighted to share it with you, click here. We are in the process of carrying out an external consultation process and welcome your feedback.

Together for Racing International Global Advisory Board

Our global advisory board is made up of representatives from national steering groups working in this area.

Global: Diana Cooper, Strategic Advisor Charities, Godolphin

  • Australia
    • Karen Day, Racing Australia, General Manager, Welfare
    • Lindy Maurice, CEO, Thoroughbred Industry Careers
    • Emma Ridley, Godolphin Charities Manager, Australia
  • France
    • Nicolas de Chambure, France Galop, Head of Young People in the Industry (Chargé de mission auprès des jeunes acteurs de la filière)
    • Lisa Jane Graffard
    • Guillaume Herrnberger, CEO, AFASEC
    • Penny Johnston, AFASEC
    • Louise Benard, Godolphin
  • Ireland
    • Cathal Beale, CEO, Irish National Stud
    • Elaine Burke, HRI, Equuip Coordinator
    • Ciara Devitt, Godolphin Ireland Education Initiatives
    • Brian Kavanagh, CEO, The Curragh Racecourse
    • Carol Nolan, HRI Director of People & Industry Education
  • Japan
    • Kanichi Kusano DVM PhD, General Manager at JRA London office
    • Yasuko Sawai, Godolphin Charities Coordinator
  • UK
    • John Baker, Board Member, Racing Together
    • Nick Froy, Executive Head Teacher, Unity Schools Partnership
    • Rob Hezel, CEO, Racing Foundation
    • Kate Freeman, Projects, BHA
    • Penny Taylor, Godolphin Charities Manager, UK
  • USA
    • Remi Bellocq, Executive Director, Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Equine
    • Katie LaMonica, Godolphin Charities Manager, USA
    • Laurie Mays, KY Chamber of Commerce, Talent Pipeline Project Manager, and KEEP Foundation
    • Annise Montplaisir, President and Co-Founder Amplify, KEEP Foundation Equine Education Coordinator

History

Our industry is special. It is a wonderful, global sport with great heritage. It is socially inclusive and diverse and it unites us all behind the love of the horse.

These words were part of a letter to the thoroughbred industry, written by professionals from around the world who gathered at the 2019 Godolphin Forum for Education in Newmarket, UK. The purpose of the Forum was to work collaboratively, considering opportunities and challenges pertaining to education, community engagement and development.

The thoroughbred is the common denominator among all racing countries, uniting us across geographic regions, cultural differences and bridging language barriers. The questions at the Forum centred on how to use our most precious resource – the horse – to improve educational attainment, engage communities and develop career opportunities.

Individually, facilitating a connection to the horse has the power to change lives. Collectively, those interactions have the power to propel the thoroughbred industry towards a healthy and sustainable future.

The momentum created by this unifying event, along with a shared mission to promote educational opportunities, has grown into a global initiative that provides a platform and network for continuing the work – Together for Racing International (TfRI).

The following video depicts the conversations that took place at the forum, and the graphics illustrate the global vision that was developed there, resulting in TfRI.

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