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Racing’s Careers Advice & Training Service Recognises Outstanding Contribution to the Industry

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Former trainer David Arbuthnot has won an award for his commitment to career development and support to the racing industry.  David, who trained for 38 years before retiring in 2019, was crowned the winner of the inaugural Racing Welfare Careers Advice and Training Service (CATS) Personal Development Award, funded by the Racing Foundation and sponsored by Hartpury University. 

The CATS Personal Development Award aims to recognise the person who has put the most dedication and effort into developing their career in racing after using the CATS service.  The judges were looking for someone who has been proactive and has taken every opportunity available to develop themselves in the racing industry.

A strong bank of entrants was put forward with three finalists invited to an awards lunch at the final meeting of the season at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday 29th October, at which David was revealed as the winner for his career switch to become a counsellor.

Racing Welfare leads a show of industry solidarity in support of Mental Health Awareness Week

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Racing Welfare is bringing the horseracing industry together in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, running from 14th – 20th May 2018.   The charity hopes to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues, promote the importance of good mental health and encourage open discussions on the subject across the racing and thoroughbred breeding industry.

Toby Balding Award to reward dedicated stable staff

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The National Trainers Federation announced a new award for stable staff during Racing Staff Week this year and are encouraging trainers and potential applicants to find out more and make applications for the £4,000 prize.

The Toby Balding Award for development and training funded by the National Trainers Federation Charitable Trust (NTFCT) from a donation made by the Swire Trust in memory of Toby Balding, will be presented to a member of stable staff who demonstrates a desire to further his or her career and to train for a higher level qualification or undertake personal development training.