Congratulations to Injured Jockey, Ed Barrett, who looked likely never to walk again after a terrible fall in 2015. Ed successfully walked the parade ring
@NewburyRacing
on Saturday before racing,alongside his IJF Rehab, S&C coach Gavin Egan. Support Ed
We were delighted that our patron, HRH The Princess Royal, officially opened our South-West 'Hub' in Taunton yesterday. The hub will serve jockeys in the area with both fitness and rehab. As ever, Her Royal Highness was extremely interested in and supportive of the work we do.
HRH The Princess Royal today re-opened the newly refurbished
@OakseyHouse
for
@IJF_official
and said "It seems extraordinary that Oaksey House opened only nine years ago. The knowledge achieved in that time has been phenomenal."
The Istabraq Fan Club🐴 we think he knows he’s special 🏇🏻💨
@AP_McCoy
shows
@IJF_official
beneficiaries around JP McManus Martinstown Stud 🍀🇨🇮
#jockeys
Thanks for the support guys.
Best sight of the day is seeing Ed Barrett walk a lap of the paddock
@NewburyRacing
after breaking his back and spinal cord 3 years ago. Hard work and lots of help from
@IJF_official
has made this possible.
#goed
What a brilliant evening for both teams
@olympiahorse
all jockeys did fantastically with Bridget Andrews fastest round and the men’s team overall winners!
Injured Jockey, Ed Barrett, who looked likely never to walk again after a terrible fall in 2015 - will walk the parade ring
@NewburyRacing
on Saturday before racing - please support Ed and read his story
We are delighted that Peter O'Sullevan House in Newmarket is now officially open - with our President
@AP_McCoy
doing the honours. This is a truly wonderful landmark day for
@IJF_official
- thank you EVERYONE who has made it possible.
Everyone at the IJF would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to Her Majesty’s family on this saddest of days. Racing was The Queen’s great passion in a remarkable life of service, & we pay tribute to everything she has done for us all with the deepest respect & gratitude.
Everyone at the IJF is devastated to hear about the death of Laura Barry. She fought her cancer battle with such fortitude and it is simply so terribly sad.
A group of IJF beneficiaries are on a holiday in Ireland this week accompanied by
@AP_McCoy
, Jack Berry, Almoners Liz Carroll and Karen Sharpe. Today the group visited JP McManus’s Martintown Stud and met horse legends including Istabraq and Don’t Push It.
We are delighted that our CEO Lisa Hancock yesterday was given the George Ennor Trophy for Outstanding Achievement
@HorseraceMedia
Awards. Lisa has worked tirelessly for the last 10 years for
@IJF_official
and played a key role in the openings of
@JBHse
and
@POHse2019
We have the big guns out raising funds today
@Ascot
Lady Oaksey, as always working hard and joined by
@IJF_official
President
@AP_McCoy
Christmas gifts still available.
We are delighted to announce that Tom Scudamore
@tommyscu
has joined the
@IJF_official
Board of Trustees - we welcome him with all his wisdom and expertise from a long and successful career in the saddle.
Bryony Frost has been working hard in the newly refurbished gym at Oaksey House, putting in the hours with strength and conditioning ahead of her return later this month. I'm sure she will be keen to get back riding for her boss
@PFNicholls
The sale of our bespoke
@IJF_official
face masks has raised over £10K in much needed funds in the first 24 hours - we can't thank you all enough. It's incredible.
Work has started in
#Newmarket
on our latest Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre ‘Peter O’Sullevan House’ It will be a vital resource for the local racing community.
@BRSNewmarket
What can we say about the Nine beneficiaries and their partners on the
@Lives560
Challenge. As our President
@AP_McCoy
said this afternoon "It's been an amazing nine days and so many of us could learn so much from what they are capable of." We are in awe of you all👏👏👏
We extend our congratulations to Injured Jockeys Fund Vice Patron, Clare Balding. Clare has been made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, recognized for her contributions to sport and charity. We are so grateful for her continued support of the IJF.
We were delighted to have our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal visiting Peter O'Sullevan House today. She attended a Trustees meeting and was shown around the facilities by IJF President Sir Anthony McCoy, Lisa Hancock, CEO, and Chairman, William Norris QC
@RoyalFamily
@AP_McCoy
‘Ready for the off’ in the Brighton Half Marathon. Good luck and thank you
@jemoore85
Jamie Moore, Josh Moore, Dell Wallace and Sally Hancock 👏🏻🏃♂️🏃♀️
Huge news!
We are delighted for
@HollieDoyle1
who has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Everyone at the IJF is so proud but especially the team
@OakseyHouse
who have been part of your journey for so long.
Hollie has our vote for sure! Get voting!
Delighted to announce that
@IJF_official
will soon have a new state-of-the-art Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre in Newmarket. Cant wait to have this new facility in the town available to Jockeys and the wider racing community.
'She's done very well to win that race, she isn't the biggest but has a massive heart.'
@aidancoleman
spoke to
@MCYeeehaaa
after winning the Shloer Chase
Our very own Lady Oaksey is a finalist in this years Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards for her tireless work for the fund. We will find out the winners on Monday 24th February!
#GoodLuck
#StudandStableStaff
Our new trustee, the brilliant
@chamberlinsport
joined us today to help sell Christmas Cards, which provide one of our best sources of income every year (going now for 54 years!). And then
@olibellracing
came to help out too! Thanks so much guys
Our 5 Champion Hurdle Winners Exclusive Signed Print is now available to buy.
The print features Binocular, Buveur D’air, Istabraq, Jezki and Espoir D’allen and is signed by owner and all winning trainers and jockeys. 🏇
A huge well done to
@HollieDoyle1
from all of us here at the Injured Jockeys Fund on a remarkable achievement having been named
@thesundaytimes
Sportswoman of the Year 2020.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Mental wellbeing, relaxation and respite are also important to jockeys rehabilitation from injury.
@jomason90
and
@beckysmith360
enjoy the Sensory Garden
@JBHse
yesterday in the sunshine after rehab.
Earlier this year I was asked to paint the IJF Christmas Card. The cards are now on the website and it is more important than ever to purchase them as they will not be selling on racecourses this year.
A huge thanks to
@WillieMullinsNH
and his team at Closutton today for allowing the
@IJF_official
Supporters Club to visit his stable and see his stars in action! Amazing!!
"They were very good to me so it's anything to help them" - hats off to
@jasonhart13
, winner of December's
@RaceBetsCom
Ride of the Month, who kindly donates £500 to the
@IJF_Official
👏
The IJF would like to say a big thank you to
@CWilliamsRacing
for allowing our Supporters Club to visit Ogmore Farm. It was a fantastic trip and great see the incredible training facilities and horses!!
Congratulations for a great win and thank you
@PaddyBrennan81
for the very kind and generous donation, which is much needed at this time. We appreciate it and thank you to
@AtTheRaces
for this ongoing initiative. 🏇🏻💨
Huge congratulations to
@PaddyBrennan81
for a well-deserved Ride Of The Month win after partnering 13yo Gino Trail to this superb front-running victory with the donation of £500 heading to
@IJF_official
👍
The family favorite
@MonopolyUK
has been created in special limited 'Injured Jockeys Fund' edition! You can collect some of your favorite racecourses including
@Ascot
and
@yorkracecourse
, build Grandstands and compete to win the best turned out!
Peter O'Sullevan House is edging closer to the finishing line everyday. The build began on June 2018 and once finished the centre will complete the trio of IJF Rehabilitation centres across the country.
#RacingToRecovery
#Jockeys
Mental Health issues come in many forms and are nothing to be ashamed about, help and support are always available. If you or someone you know needs help or advice contact us or one of our fellow support networks.
#mentalhealthawarenessweek2018
@PJAOfficial
@JETS4Jockeys
Work is cracking on at Peter O'Sullevan House
#Newmarket
The Hydrotherapy Pool footings are in already. Thank you Alborada Trust for making a very generous donation to provide the facility. This Rehabilitation & Fitness Centre will be a great resource for the racing community.