About Us
The Statement of Strategy for 2024 – 2027 is built around five key strategic pillars – People, Integrity, Welfare, Digital First and Governance – and aims to deliver on the IHRB’s updated purpose: To safeguard the reputation of Irish horseracing through robust and transparent regulatory practices, implemented with uncompromising integrity by a focused and professional team. It sets out how the IHRB will continue to provide independent regulation to the horse racing industry on the island of Ireland, which supports over 30,000 jobs and is worth €2.46bn to the economy.
The Strategy builds on the IHRB’s inaugural strategic plan which covered the period 2019-2023 and which saw the IHRB make significant progress in the health, safety and welfare of racing participants, equine anti-doping and medication control and the integrity of regulatory practices, as well as significantly strengthening the organisation’s board and governance.
Our Vision
Assuring public trust in Irish horseracing through best in class regulatory and integrity processes.
Our Purpose
Safeguarding the reputation of Irish horseracing through robust and transparent regulatory practices, implemented with uncompromising integrity by a focused and professional team.
Our Values
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Excellence
- Respect
- Accountability
- Safety
Strategic Pillars
People - Empowering all our people to openly and consistently achieve the highest professional standards.Integrity - Maximising our knowledge and professionalism to deliver with uncompromising integrity.
Welfare - A relentless focus on the safety and well-being of our human and equine participants.
Digital First - Providing best-in-class information systems to support effective decision making and efficient operations.
Governance - Consistently applying a robust governance framework and rigorous probity regime.
