We are responsible for the governance, administration and regulation of horseracing and the wider horseracing industry in Britain. We also lead on the development and growth of our sport, and prioritise the health and welfare of our participants.

We’re responsible for:
• Licensing
• Regulating racecourses and participants
• Fixture list and race planning
• Racing administration
• Handicapping
• Guardianship of the Pattern and Listed race programme
• International liaison
• Medical services
• Leadership of equine welfare
• Industry careers marketing, training, development and welfare

Our values:

• Integrity: we will always do the right thing to uphold the BHA’s reputation for fairness and to maintain the trust of our stakeholders
• Accountable: we take personal responsibility for our actions and strive to improve the health of British racing
• Credible: we are open and honest about what we do and treat everyone fairly and with respect
• Responsive: we stay in-tune with the sport’s diverse stakeholders so that we can effectively meet agreed objectives and goals
• Progressive: we promote a forward-thinking and collaborative culture while respecting the strong heritage of British racing as a sport and an industry.