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The question of when use of horses “tips over” into abuse will be the central theme of the 25th World Horse Welfare conference on 10 November. Experts from the equestrian industry and beyond will discuss “When does use become abuse?” at the event, at the Royal Geographical Society in London and virtually online, thanks to […]
Richard Johnson: will work with Arena Racing Company after his retirement from racing
Edward Whitaker UPDATED 7:54PM, APR 7 2021
Arena Racing Company (Arc) has announced that four-time champion jockey, Richard Johnson will take up a consultancy role with the group following his retirement from riding.
Johnson bowed out from a spectacular career in the saddle at Newton Abbot on Saturday having ridden 3,819 winners in total, a tally second only to Sir Anthony McCoy.
The 43-year-old will now take on a part-time role with Arc, offering advice and guidance across the group’s sixteen racecourses as well as an ambassadorial role with sponsors and racegoers at major meetings. Johnson will work with Arc’s racing and clerking teams across the country in areas such as race planning, ground maintenance and other related matters.
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