All areas of society face problems & difficulties. Racing is no different. There are established charities & organisations in Newmarket & across the UK providing assistance to racing people, but there is a real need to develop further help.

There are many issues affecting those working in our industry:
Many staff are young & away from home. They can be vulnerable
Riding & handling thoroughbred horses carries risks & danger. Fear can be part of the job
For those riding there is pressure to be light. Drug use & eating disorders are often connected
There are high odds against becoming a jockey. This can lead to failure & despair
Workplace's can be situated in remote areas. People can feel isolated
Staff can have unique working hours & limited things to do in downtime. This can lead to boredom
Racing has an established Drug, Alcohol & Gambling culture. This can enable misuse
It can be a very close knit community. People can find it hard to talk about problems openly
Emotions can be left unmanaged. This can lead to depression & substance abuse

The racing community has experienced a number of tragic deaths over recent years. Action is needed to openly address concerns, & to make the appropriate help available.

     






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