On Friday 6 March, WiR hosted a free webinar exploring the 2026 International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” and what it means for women in the racing industry.

The panel was hosted by Samantha Martin and featured Baroness Dido Harding (Senior Steward at the The Jockey Club), Sarah Guest (Assistant Trainer and 2023 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Employee of the Year), and Lydia Heywood (international event rider and founder of Cool Ridings).

Together, they explored what leadership means to them, what they have learned from those who have given their time, resources and experience to support them, and how they seek to pass that knowledge and support on to others in their current roles.

Catch up on the recording here: