NARS Newsletter December 2017
The December 2017 edition of our quarterly newsletter – Stable talk – is available to download. Feature articles include: George’s column Bullying in the workplace Goodwood #RacingLife competition
News & updates
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Changes to Equine Sampling Kits and EHV Vaccinations for France Galop
Please can all traveling staff note the changes being made to the equine sampling kits and an upcoming rule change published by France Galop making Equine Herpes Virus vaccination mandatory. Read full details.
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Joint Statement
The racing world is very concerned by the allegations that one of our leading female participants was sexually assaulted and harassed during her career as a jockey. There is no place for such behaviour in our sport. Respect for each other, for our colleagues and our officials is core to our values. We have policies…
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Judges announced for 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced three new judges who will form part of the panel of 12 for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The Awards, sponsored by Godolphin and run by the BHA in association with the Racing Post, recognise and reward the outstanding dedication and skills of the stud…
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Racing Post article on new pay rise and working practices
Staff pay rise agreed as talks on ‘seismic’ change continue. Stable staff and trainers have come to an interim agreement on a pay rise for the sport’s workforce as they attempt to make what has been described as a “seismic” change to working practices in the industry. From October 2 a three per cent increase…
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2017 NASS AGM Agenda
NASS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held in the Key centre, Middleham On the 22/07/2017 Commencing at 7pm All members are welcome (if you work for a licenced racehorse trainer you are a member) AGM AGENDA Chairs opening remarks Apologies for absence Minutes of the AGM held in 2016 Matters arising from the minutes Chief…
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Safe guarding policy
NASS acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and TUC and BHA requirements. The policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure…