Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan Published

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A Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for British Racing was published by the Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) on Wednesday. The plan focuses on eight core areas (below) and makes recommendations from the DiRSG:

Leadership
Understanding the British racing landscape
Role models, leaders and careers
Recognising and celebrating British racing’s workforce
Supporting and promoting opportunities for female jockeys
Promoting racehorse ownership
Attending, consuming and enjoying racing
Showcasing the horse and understanding the sport

One of the cornerstones of the recommendations reaching new, culturally and ethnically diverse audiences through the sport’s marketing and promotion, and ensuring the next generation of racing fans have the opportunity to interact with horses, in particular in urban environments.

As part of their efforts to assist the industry-wide engagement and coordination required for delivery of the Plan, the British Horseracing Authority will be recruiting for a new “Head of Diversity and Inclusion” role, which the position being responsible for working with the DiRSG and the sport’s stakeholders to ensure that this report is maintained and the recommendations are implemented. For the full DiRSG report, click here.

“The publication of this Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan is a moment we hope all in the sport will welcome,” said BHA Chief Executive and DiRSG Chair Nick Rust. “We have a collective responsibility to ensure the sport is as diverse and inclusive as possible and this plan seeks to ensure we have a focused approach to making that happen in the months and years ahead. At a time when we need to be attracting the best talent and growing our sport there is a clear commercial, as well as moral case, for making sure British Racing is a sport where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential and where fans of all communities feel welcome.”

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