Talking Horses: time for racing industry to talk about motherhood


Outdated attitudes and employment practices mean the sport is failing to retain staff, according to report by Women In Racing

The horse racing industry is failing some of those who love it and depleting its own workforce through outdated working practices and attitudes towards motherhood, according to a report published this weekend. ‘Racing Home’ is the work of Women in Racing and concludes the industry is suffering from a “leaky pipeline” of employees who reluctantly leave on finding it impossible to continue their role after having children.

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Today we have launched "Racing Home- a report highlighting the challenges faced by working mothers in the horseracing industry" by @oxford_brookes with the support of @SimplyRacingUK. Our thanks go to @RacingGrants & @KindredGroup for their sponsorship https://t.co/ZNsGwtfNtf pic.twitter.com/sCIkwvjRwU

Leicester
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Plumpton 
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Wolverhampton
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Kempton
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