The BHA reaches 10th anniversary |
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Ten years ago today (31 July), the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) took over the reins of British horseracing’s governance and regulation. A decade of sporting action, business change, progress and challenges is being marked quietly today by the organisation and its current leadership team.
The BHA was formally founded on 31 July 2007 as the single, unified governing body for British Horseracing. Its role as defined at that time was to regulate, promote and represent the sport, taking on the roles of the British Horseracing Board and Horseracing Regulatory Authority.
Nick Rust, Chief Executive of the BHA, said:
“When I joined the BHA I cited my lifelong passion for British racing and its future health and success as my motivation. After more than two-and-a-half years here that passion has not dimmed one bit, and I believe our industry is making good progress.
“As with any governing body and regulator, we have to deal with some big issues and make tough decisions in the interests of our sport, our people and our horses. We haven't always got everything right, and have faced some difficult times during that period, but we have also had the opportunity to contribute significantly towards some positive changes for the benefit of our wonderful sport."
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