Shaun Parker, formerly chief stipendiary steward for the National Horseracing Authority of South Africa, has been appointed head of stewarding for the British Horseracing Authority. He will take up the role this autumn.
Parker began his stewarding career as a stipendiary steward in 1995 before becoming deputy chairman of stewards in Johannesburg. After a stint as a stipendiary steward in Britain from 2006 to 2007, Parker returned to South Africa where he took up his most recent position.
The BHA's head of stewarding role includes responsibility for management of the BHA's stewarding team and for overseeing strategic development with the objective of ensuring that British racing delivers the highest possible standards of race day regulation.
Brant Dunshea, chief regulatory officer for the BHA, said, “British horse racing is a world leader amongst racing nations, and it is crucial that its most senior steward is of a calibre worthy of the role. That is exactly what we have with Shaun. Not only does he have an appreciation of the rich history of British racing having previously worked here, he also brings with him extensive experience as a leading regulator with a major international jurisdiction, and a genuinely international reputation. Our thanks go again to Paul Barton, who has recently retired from the role of head of stewarding, for his years of dedicated service to the sport.”
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