Horse Care Regulations
On August 31, 2022 the HRNZ Board approved the introduction of the Horse Care Regulations.
These regulations have been prepared following consultation with our owners, trainers and breeders through two rounds of consultation in January/February 2022 and June 2022.
The regulations were also consulted on with industry Veterinarians, the Racing Integrity Board, Ministry for Primary Industries, the National
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals over the last eight months.
The regulations adopt the principles of the five domains model for animal welfare, and meet at least the minimum standards set out in the animal welfare legislation; the Animal Welfare Act and the Code of Welfare for Horses and Donkeys.
These regulations came into effect on October 1, 2022.
To see the new Regulations click here
Accountable Person
 Accountable Persons (Horse Care Regulations, regulations 3 & 15)For more information, please have a look at this educational module on the Accountable Person Regulation here. 3.
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Five Domains Model
What does the Five Domains model mean and how do they contribute to the Regulations?
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