The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is pleased to welcome Scottish Racing as a new Associate.

Scottish Racing plays an important role in promoting and supporting the horse racing industry across Scotland. Established in 2000, the organisation works on behalf of the country’s five racecourses - Ayr, Hamilton Park, Kelso, Musselburgh and Perth - to help ensure the sport’s long-term prosperity and sustainability.

Their work spans a wide range of activity, including representing the industry on political matters at both Westminster and Holyrood, generating media coverage across broadcast, print and digital platforms, and encouraging new audiences to engage with the sport. Scottish Racing also supports racecourse operations and the raceday experience, contributing to a vibrant and forward-looking sector.

A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion underpins their work, intending to ensure that horseracing in Scotland is welcoming, representative and accessible to all.

We are particularly grateful to Delly Innes, Chief Executive of Scottish Racing, who led the application process on behalf of the organisation. Delly also plays an active role across the wider industry, including her involvement with the Scottish Racing Academy, the British Horseracing Authority’s Public Affairs Steering Group, and the Scottish Government’s Equine Stakeholder Group.

NEWC looks forward to working with Scottish Racing on areas of shared interest, including the promotion of high standards of equine welfare and supporting a sustainable future for the sector.

To find out more about Scottish Racing, visit: scottishracing.co.uk