Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB)

An exciting and rare opportunity now exists to join the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) as a Flat Handicapper. Working closely with the Senior Flat Handicapper as part of a three person team and liaising closely with Horse Racing Ireland’s Racing Department, this is an important and challenging role with collective responsibility for ensuring that, where applicable, weights are apportioned to each horse in a handicap and are allotted to equalise their chances of winning. You can read more about the changes to the IHRB Handicapping team in the The Irish Field this weekend https://lnkd.in/eJuigtej Closing date for applications is Wednesday 24 July | https://ihrb.ie/careers

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is delighted to announce new collaborations with South East Technological University (SETU) and Dublin City University (DCU). As part of our commitment to supporting relevant research within the horseracing industry, we are pleased to present two exciting opportunities for innovative research. In conjunction with the the IHRB, Injured Jockeys Fund and British Horseracing Authority, SETU are currently recruiting for a full funded MSc in exploring health, well-being and coping strategies amongst Irish and UK-based jockeys. This is a 24-month full-time role working under the general guidance of Dr Ciara Losty C.Psychol., Ps.S.I. and Dr SarahJane Cullen Closing dates for applications is Wednesday 17 July and more information can be found here - https://lnkd.in/ecM-jaFd Applications are also invited for suitably qualified candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Retrospective Concussion Data Analysis in Horseracing in the School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join inter-disciplinary and inter-institution partnership between DCU, the University of Galway and the UMPC Sports Surgery Clinic. This is a 24-month fixed term contract working under the general guidance of Dr Siobhán O’Connor. Closing dates for applications is Friday 26 July and more information can be found here -https://lnkd.in/eFtMFyAm

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) was represented by Dr Lynn Hillyer, IHRB Chief Veterinary Officer, at the recent International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology which took place in Toronto, Canada last weekend. The Summit, hosted at Woodbine Racetrack, was attended by approximately 90 world-leading research scientists, clinicians, veterinarians and racing regulators from at least 13 countries.   Leading scientists, veterinarians and regulators participated in dedicated workshops throughout the three-day event to investigate critical issues relating to, and recent technological advances in, fracture prevention and exercise associated sudden death (EASD).   Dr Lynn Hillyer, commented: “The IHRB maintains a relentless focus on the safety of our participants and is committed to engaging and supporting in relevant research and findings to support evidence based policies and decisions in support of that.    “This summit was a unique gathering that brought together regulators and some of the best researchers in the world to present, discuss and plan science-based approaches to tackle two of the biggest challenges we face to equine safety and welfare - fracture and sudden death.    “Working together with Horse Racing Ireland, our veterinary team at the IHRB looks forward to contributing to this important global effort amongst racing authorities. Our Equine Injury in Irish Racing Risk Reduction Project will play a significant role in that.”   The outcomes from the Summit will be analysed by the IFHA Executive Council, with a view towards developing recommendations for the IFHA members, including Ireland, on addressing the risk of fractures and EASD in racing.

A delegation of American and Canadian-based board members from the Organisation of Racing Investigators (ORI) visited Ireland last week as part of an exchange programme with security teams from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB), France Galop, British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa.   Chris Gordon, IHRB Head of Security and Investigations is the International representative on the board of ORI and last week hosted David Duncan, Juan Estrada, J C Jaramillo and Klouser Tyler Durand at the Offices of the IHRB.   The delegation attended racing at Leopardstown Racecourse where they observed the integrity areas including the Stable Yard entrance, Weighroom and Stewards Room, before travelling to Downpatrick Racecourse on Saturday.   Chris Gordon commented: “This visit further demonstrates our strategic commitment to maintaining close engagement between international regulatory bodies to share knowledge and collaborate with other jurisdictions in race day security and investigations.    “Having been racing in Leopardstown on Thursday, Downpatrick on Saturday and seeing The Curragh Racecourse on a non-raceday, the ORI members were very impressed with the facilities here in Ireland. Going racing was a good opportunity to see how the pre-race checks operate in Ireland when horses arrive to the races and to get an insight into the IHRB’s world-class equine anti-doping programme as well as seeing how Irish raceday stewards oversee a race meeting.”

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) Deputy Head of Veterinary Operations, Dr Graham Adams, was among the speakers at the Horse Racing Ireland Equine Welfare Symposium in The Keadeen Hotel today. Graham spoke about the IHRB's relentless focus on the safety and well-being of all participants and gave an insight into the daily work of our Veterinary team in relation to equine welfare. Well done to all involved in organising this very successful event.

The closing date for applications for an exciting new opportunity as Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) Head of Racing Regulation and Integrity is next Monday This is an important new role which is key to the delivery of the IHRB’s strategic objectives and more details can be found here - https://lnkd.in/eU5EWVeu

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) today published our latest Equine Anti-Doping Report Throughout 2023, the IHRB Veterinary Team took 5,866 samples from horses between Racecourse samples and Out of Competition Testing. In addition to testing the winner of every race, our stable inspection program last year included veterinary examinations and Out of Competition Testing carried out in collaboration with the British Horseracing Authority, France Galop, Racing Victoria and the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. In total, 161 premises were inspected across 18 different counties. https://lnkd.in/eUn-GusV

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) and British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are pleased to announce a new equine anti-doping & medication control initiative, underpinning their common commitment to the regulation of medicine use and zero tolerance of doping in horseracing on both sides of the Irish Sea. Read more here 💻 https://lnkd.in/epi8SxNJ

We are hiring an Administrative Assistant to join the Licensing Department https://lnkd.in/egdWP6M5

We are hiring an Administrative Assistant to join the licensing department https://lnkd.in/egdWP6M5