CreatING a safe, inclusive industry

HRI's Health, Safety and Well-being Guide covers key health and safety legislation, detailing best practice, and providing links to additional resources such as the Industry Assistance Programme.

A Safe and Healthy Working Environment

HRI is committed to a workplace environment that promotes diversity and inclusion, creating an open and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We formulate and implement policies and practices that value diversity and provide fair equality of opportunity.

A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

HRI have a long-standing involvement in Business In The Community Mentoring Programmes, and connect schools with local racecourses through HRI Racing Juniors platform and the TY programme ‘From Foal to Race’, along with supporting many local charities.

Community Engagement

The HRI Employment Guide for the Breeding and Racing Industry is a comprehensive resource of good employment practices, and sets out and explains the responsibilities of employers and the rights of employees under various legislation

Best Employment Practices

HRI ensure the integrity and fairness of our operations and promote awareness and responsible gambling in line with International best practices. We have engaged with Government and are fully supportive of the aims of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 in protecting those at risk of gambling harm.

Responsible Gambling

HRI work collaboratively with DAFM, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB), Weatherby’s Ireland, and our industry stakeholders to ensure that Irish racing operates to the highest standards of integrity and fairness and continues to evolve an Equine Safety and Care Strategy across three key equine, safety and care pillars - Standards, Traceability and Safety Nets

Equine Safety & Care