Animals are the centre of our world and we promise our best to them. We strive to ensure their care and wellbeing, every single day.

We aim to uphold the highest standards of animal care throughout their racing careers, from birth to retirement.

Racing WA is the governing body responsible for regulating racing across the state and we have a comprehensive welfare strategy that guides us in fulfilling our commitment to safeguard the welfare of greyhounds and racehorses.

Our Vision

To set the highest standard in animal welfare for the West Australian racing community.

Our Mission

To ensure that current and best standards of care are provided to racing animals during all stages of their lives.

How do we achieve this?
  • Evidence-based decisions.
  • Transparent and dependable data.
  • Impactful and measurable advances in animal welfare.
Focus Areas

Equine

  • Traceability: continue to develop and effectively monitor full lifecycle tracking for all horses bred for racing.
  • Racing: enhance existing practices and regulations to support the welfare and safety of all racehorses.
  • Post-racing: continue to support and assist horses in their transition beyond the racing industry.
  • Culture and education: maintain a culture whereby the welfare of the horses is at the forefront of all decisions.
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Greyhound

  • Governance: continue to be forward thinking and leaders in setting the standards that maximise welfare during all stages of a greyhound’s life.
  • Racing: enhance existing practices and regulations to support the welfare and safety of all greyhounds.
  • Rehoming: further support the adoption of retired greyhounds, through advances in rehoming practices.
  • Culture and education: maintain a culture whereby the welfare of the greyhounds is at the forefront of all decisions.
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