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#GroundsWeek-Pontefract

The RCA once again joined the GMA to celebrate #GroundsWeek, a campaign dedicated to recognising the hard work and commitment of grounds teams across the...

in Equestrian - 3 days, 3 hours ago

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The Path to a Career

The Racecourse Association (RCA) is proud to once again be joining the Grounds Management Association (GMA) to celebrate #GroundsWeek, a campaign dedicated...

in Equestrian - 6 days, 3 hours ago

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IWD: Saddles to Spreads

The RCA is joining the British horseracing celebration of International Women’s Day in honour of the achievements by women across the sport.

in Equestrian - 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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IWD: Libby O’Flaherty

Arena Racing Company’s longstanding commitment to training and developing new Clerks of the Course is much valued by the sport.

in Equestrian - 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Cheltenham Racecourse

We recently spoke about the challenges facing the relatively new team at jump racing's headquarters Cheltenham, where technology meets tradition and groundsmanship...

in Equestrian - 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Racecourse Accessibility

British racecourses are continuing to enhance the raceday experience by commissioning audits to review venue accessibility, with the results of year one...

in Equestrian - 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Scots Turf Show

The 1st of March 2023 marks the inaugural year of a major new turf care event in Scotland, with The Scots Turf Show opening its doors at Hamilton Park...

in Equestrian - on 20/2/23

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Scheme results revealed

The Racecourse Association is pleased to confirm the results of the 2022 Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme as conducted by LiveTourism (England and Wales)...

in Equestrian - on 30/1/23

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Festive Cheer for Courses

British racecourses welcomed just under 200,000 racegoers in the 2022 festive period as the public celebrated Christmas and New Year in style with a day...

in Equestrian - on 19/1/23

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DLF needs you!

As part of their extensive research and sustainable seed programme, DLF are inviting Turf Managers around the country to participate in a short survey...

in Equestrian - on 16/1/23

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Racing Together Day

Thursday 9 February at Ascot Racecourse

in Equestrian - on 11/1/23

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Chelmsford new turf era

The opportunity for UK racegoers to attend a Breeders Cup-style race meeting, with action under floodlights on both turf and all-weather tracks, comes...

in Equestrian - on 25/11/22

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RCA Showcase Champion

The Racecourse Association (RCA) is delighted to announce that Aintree Racecourse has been crowned Showcase Champion at the 2022 Showcase Awards, becoming...

in Equestrian - on 11/11/22

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Blue light for racecourse

British racecourses and Blue Light Card to extend complimentary ticket offer due to phenomenal demand

in Equestrian - on 27/10/22

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RCA Groundstaff Awards

The Racecourse Association (RCA) is proud to confirm the launch of the Racecourse Groundstaff Awards following an enforced hiatus due to the Covid-19...

in Equestrian - on 20/7/22

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RCA launches Awards

The Racecourse Association (RCA) is delighted to launch the 2022 Showcase & Awards, partnered by Great British Racing, Racing Post, The Racing Foundation...

in Equestrian - on 12/7/22

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Grand old course of York

Racing’s elite has become more demanding of turf standards in recent years, so how do you ensure the best possible going in the cold, wet north of England?...

in Equestrian - on 11/7/22

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RCA Annual Report

The Racecourse Association’s (RCA) 2022 Annual Report has recently been published with the theme of encouraging new racegoers and participants to the...

in Equestrian - on 5/6/22

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Kubota wins at Vale View

Equestrian sport is quite literally riding high in Britain – with Team GB winning medals in dressage, showjumping and eventing at the Tokyo Olympics,...

in Equestrian - on 13/5/22

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Terra Spike XD8 double

Head Groundsman at York Racecourse, Adrian Kay has just purchased a second Wiedenmann Terra Spike XD8 after eight years great service from his first

in Equestrian - on 30/12/21