Our Vision

To be the best Regulatory Body worldwide, the Regulator that sets the standard.

Our Mission

Excellence in independent regulation for Irish horseracing

Our Values

Integrity: To always do the right thing to uphold the I.H.R.B’s reputation for fairness, and to maintain the trust of our stakeholders never compromising on what is right.

Accountability: To take personal responsibility for our actions and strive to improve the health of Irish racing.

Transparency: To be open and honest about what we do, treating everyone fairly and with respect.

Approachability / Responsive: To stay in-tune with the sport’s diverse stakeholders so that we can effectively meet agreed objectives and goals.

Trustworthiness: To promote a forward-thinking and collaborative culture while respecting the strong heritage of Irish racing as a sport and an industry.

Welfare: To prioritise the welfare of our horses and our people.

Our Culture

• To be fearless, always acting in the greater interests of racing
• To be willing to listen.

Strategic Objectives

• To create an environment in which it works with the industry and via strong regulation as necessary to ensure that Irish racing is free from the misuse and/or abuse of drugs.
• To protect the reputation of Irish racing by ensuring we provide world class integrity services.
• To provide the best training possible for all those engaged in providing integrity services (continuous professional development).