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Transforming retraining: Supporting racehorses to have successful second careers

  • Jane M. Williams, Saranna Jordan, Laura Friend, Emily Kay, Matilda Edmunds, Kathryn Nankervis, Jessica Cheung, Gillian Tabor--Plos.org
  • published date: 2026-08-19 14:00:00 UTC

Optimizing long-term welfare outcomes for Thoroughbred racehorses following retirement from racing is a priority across the global horse racing industry. Following their racing career, horses are required to adapt to a markedly different lifestyle, involving …

Abstract Optimizing long-term welfare outcomes for Thoroughbred racehorses following retirement from racing is a priority across the global horse racing industry. Following their racing career, hors… [+57630 chars]