Session 7

Ensuring the Wellbeing of Racing’s Athletes

February 20, 2020

This session will explore the increasing demands placed on modern-day professional sports participants, with a focus on jockey and trainer mental health and well-being. It will examine how racing authorities can best provide support for their racing stars.

Speakers

Ms
Victoria Carter ONZM
Deputy Chair, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing

ONZM, Deputy Chair, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing

Mr
Anthony Delpech
Former Jockey

Former Jockey

Ms
Michelle Payne

Jockey and Trainer

Mr
Graham Bailey
Headmaster, South African Jockey Academy

Headmaster, South African Jockey Academy

Dr Kirsten Van Heerden
Sport Psychologist, Newton Agency

Sport Psychologist, Newton Agency

Speakers

Victoria Carter ONZM

Deputy Chair, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing

Anthony Delpech

Former Jockey

Michelle Payne

Jockey and Trainer

Graham Bailey

Headmaster, South African Jockey Academy

Dr Kirsten Van Heerden

Sport Psychologist, Newton Agency

Jockey Matters – Mental Health & Wellbeing

Victoria Carter ONZM
Ms
Victoria Carter ONZM

ONZM, Deputy Chair, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing

Deputy Chair, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing