The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is the regulatory body for the sport of
horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its basic p ...
in Ireland. The body, which is a
limited company
In a limited company, the liability of members or subscribers of the company is limited to what they have invested or guaranteed to the company. Limited companies may be limited by Share (finance), shares or by guarantee. In a company limited by ...
, took over the regulatory work previously carried out by the
Turf Club and the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee on 1 January 2018.
See also
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Horse racing in Ireland
Horse racing in Ireland is intricately linked with Irish culture and society. The racing of horses has a long history on the island, being mentioned in some of the earliest texts. Domestically, racing is one of Ireland's most popular spectator ...
References
External links
Official website
{{Horse racing in Ireland
2018 establishments in Ireland
Horse racing in Ireland
Horse racing organizations
Sports organizations established in 2018
Regulatory boards