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Racing Home
by Women in Racing
It's challenging being a parent, and it's particularly challenging as a parent when you work in horseracing. It's 24/7, 365 days a year. So how can we best help people manage being both parents and brilliant members of the racing industry? Following the groundbreaking research project by Women in Racing and Oxford Brookes University in partnership with the Racing Foundation and Kindred Group Plc, in this podcast we'll be exploring new ideas around parenthood and career progression, how to do things differently, the ideas that are shaking up the industry, and why it's vital that working parents are kept within the racing family.We'll be talking to trainers, jockeys, researchers, experts, and a host of the sport's decision makers about their experiences, their stories and how together we can shape a positive future for all families in horseracing. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https
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24. How Julia Bennet fostered 16 children in Lambourn - with racing's help
On this latest episode we hear a heartwarming true story about fostering from Julia Bennet, the Vice-President of the National Association of Racing Staff.Julia shares her experience of fostering 16 children within the Lambourn community. We also hear from her friend Christina Dunlop, whose own children became friends with some of the foster children as they got up to some amazing adventures.As well as the highs, Julia also tackles some of the challenges she faced in an eye-opening conversation with broadcast producer and host Tim Williams.The Racing Home Podcast is a Women in Racing initiative, kindly brought to you in association with FDJ United and the Racing Foundation.You can also read an article by Julia for the Racing Home website here: https://racinghome.org.uk/2025/12/12/fostering-adoption-by-julia-bennet/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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23. Racing and the menopause - with Dr Kate Clayton-Hathway and Sarah Guest
The Racing Home podcast is back for a brand new series!On today’s episode we discuss the latest groundbreaking report from Racing Home, addressing Menopause and Midlife. The research was published by Women in Racing and supported by FDJ United. You can read the full report here: https://racinghome.org.uk/2026/02/25/groundbreaking-report-announced-for-racing-addressing-menopause-midlife/Led by Dr Kate Clayton-Hathway of the Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice at Oxford Brookes University, the independent research explores how perimenopause, menopause and midlife intersect with working life across British horseracing – and outlines practical steps to better support and retain experienced women within the sport.Building on earlier Racing Home research into working motherhood, this study focuses on another pivotal life stage that often coincides with career progression, caring responsibilities and leadership roles. With women over 50 now the fastest-growing segment of the UK workforce, supporting midlife women is both a wellbeing priority and a strategic workforce issue.Enjoy this conversation with Dr Kate Clayton-Hathway, along with assistant trainer to John O’Shea, Sarah Guest, who was Thoroughbred Industry Employee of the Year in 2023. The episode is presented by broadcast producer and host Tim Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It's challenging being a parent, and it's particularly challenging as a parent when you work in horseracing. It's 24/7, 365 days a year. So how can we best help people manage being both parents and brilliant members of the racing industry? Following the groundbreaking research project by Women in Racing and Oxford Brookes University in partnership with the Racing Foundation and Kindred Group Plc, in this podcast we'll be exploring new ideas around parenthood and career progression, how to do things differently, the ideas that are shaking up the industry, and why it's vital that working parents are kept within the racing family.We'll be talking to trainers, jockeys, researchers, experts, and a host of the sport's decision makers about their experiences, their stories and how together we can shape a positive future for all families in horseracing. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https
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It's challenging being a parent, and it's particularly challenging as a parent when you work in horseracing. It's 24/7, 365 days a year. So how can we best help people manage being both parents and brilliant members of the racing industry? Following the groundbreaking research project by Women in...
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