European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation

Henri Pouret has been named as the next chairman of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) and he will begin his duties on June 1, 2025. An election was held at the EMHF's executive council meeting in Morocco last week to determine Brian Kavanagh's successor. Kavanagh has served in the role since the inception of the EMHF in 2010. Pouret is currently the chief operating officer and deputy chief executive officer of France Galop. He is also the vice-chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA). Pouret said,...

Thoroughbreds will now be recognised in the starting lists and results beginning with the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, in an agreement announced on Tuesday. Previously, retired Thoroughbred racehorses were listed as 'breeding unknown'. The agreement--which applies to dressage, show jumping, and eventing--follows discussions between the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF), the World Breeding Federation for Sports Horses (WBFSH), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) and the International Stud Book Committee (ISBC) and will extend also to all FEI competitions. Historically, under a Memorandum of Understanding between the FEI and the WBFSH,...

The European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation released a statement on Wednesday noting that Russia's application to join the federation has been placed on hold, and expressed its "concern and sympathy" for Ukraine. The statement read, "The European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) is a federation of the governing authorities for Thoroughbred Horseracing across the European and Mediterranean region. The EMHF recently received application from the Russian National Racing Association seeking membership. This application will not be further progressed at this time. "The EMHF expresses its concern and sympathy for our...

The EMHF Fellowship Observer competition, open to all members of racing societies affiliated to the ESHF, was created by the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation (EMHF) and the European Student Horseracing Federation (ESHF). The winner of the competition will be invited and have their expenses paid to present their ideas to the next EMHF General Assembly planned to be an in-person event in Warsaw, Poland on May 15-16, 2021. Members of the EMHF are the racing authorities for thoroughbred racing in the 26 member countries and key administrators from these...

Dr. Paull Khan will remain the Secretary-General of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation until Dec. 31, 2024. "I am delighted that Paull has agreed to extend his term as Secretary General of the EMHF," said EMHF Chair Brian Kavanagh. "He is a great source of knowledge on the racing and breeding industry and it is a pleasure to work with him.  Given the increasing internationalisation of our business, the work of the Federation is more important than ever and Paull provides an excellent service to all 26 member countries."...