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KEY stakeholders

  • BHA (British Horseracing Authority) – is responsible for the governance, administration and regulation of horseracing and the wider horseracing industry in Britain. The BHA delegates it powers of authority for point-to-pointing to the PPA
  • PPA (Point-to-Point Authority) – is responsible for running, governing and administrating British point-to-pointing
  • HBLB (Horse Betting Levy Board) – provides extensive financial support to point-to-point courses & fixtures, Officials training, Veterinary & Medical standards, marketing etc.
  • The Jockey Club – a key supporter of pointing, sponsoring a number of race series as well as  providing operational and location support
  • Point-to-Point Secretaries Association (PPSA) – responsible for the racing calender, courses and fixtures via Area Secretaries and Fixture Secretaries
  • British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) – many fixtures are run by Hunt Committees and volunteers
  • Point-to-Point Owners and Riders Association (PPORA) – a members organisation representing the views of riders and owners across the sport
  • Pony Racing Authority(PRA) – a number of fixtures run pony races alongside their point-to-point
  • Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) – supports and rehabilitates injured riders in all disciplines including point-to-point

 

REGULATORY STRUCTURE

British point-to-point ultimately falls under the jurisdiction of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the regulatory authority for licensed thoroughbred horse racing in the UK. The BHA passes its powers to the Point-to-Point Authority (PPA) through a regularly reviewed delegated power of authority agreement. The PPA consists of a small team of full-time staff and a Board of seven:

  • Chair
  • Jockey Club representative
  • Point-to-Point Secretaries Association (PPSA) representative
  • British Hound Sports Association (BHSA)  representative
  • Point-to-Point Owners and Riders Association (PPORA) representative
  • 2 Independent representatives

Although each board member represents the views of their specific part of pointing, decisions are made in the interests of the national sport and ensuring a successful future.

 

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