As the governing and regulatory body for the sport, the British Horseracing Authority’s responsibilities are wide-ranging. They include: * Compilation of the Fixture List * Setting and enforcing the rules and orders of racing. * Race Planning, including the supervision of race programmes and the employment of Handicappers * Licensing and registering racing participants - jockeys, trainers, horses, owners and stable staff. * Strategic planning and policy for Racing * Setting and enforcing standards of veterinary and medical care. * Protecting the integrity of the sport on and off the racecourse. * Setting and enforcing common standards for British racecourses * The conduct of a day’s racing * Central promotion of Racing * Encouraging and fostering the breeding of bloodstock * Developing and maintaining programmes of training and education * Representing Racing in dealings with Government * Liaison with the Betting Industry * Representing British Racing abroad, which includes membership of the Executive Council of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities