The Mission
The national bodies for thoroughbred breeders, trainers and jockeys, allied with race clubs and other industry participants have established the Thoroughbred Aftercare Welfare Working Group (TAWWG).
This panel has been tasked with reviewing the current welfare landscape in the Australian thoroughbred industry, to look to world’s best practice for guidance, to consult with participants in the industry and also draw upon the learnings from other animal industries.
The TAWWG is focused primarily on horses exiting the thoroughbred industry, whether as retired racehorses or unraced animals, through to end-of-life management.
Our aim is that the panel will produce a report making practical policy recommendations that will enable the industry to improve welfare outcomes for our horses.
We are ensuring the panel is independent, with no member who derives their primary income from racing or breeding activities. While the TAWWG will liaise with an industry steering group, it is important they have the independence of thought to provide recommendations that the industry itself might not come up with.
