Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit to be held in June

The Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will return in 2026 and be held on June 29-30 at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion in Lexington, the sponsors of the conference announced on Wednesday.

The summit, which was last held in 2024, will include presentations on the latest analysis of the Equine Injury Database, the jockey scale of weights, vet scratches, pre-racing equine surgeries, track surfaces, and other topics, according to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. The entire Tuesday morning schedule will be devoted to the use of diagnostic equipment.

The first summit was held in 2006 and led to the development of the Equine Injury Database. Eight other summits have been held, roughly on a biennial basis.

“These events showcase the progress our industry executes each year while also shedding light on areas of safety and welfare where our continued vigilance remains essential,” said Jamie Haydon, the president of Grayson and the deputy executive director of The Jockey Club.

The presentations will be free to attend and streamed live.

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