Tasracing are committed to improving the sustainability and growth of breeding and ownership of standardbred horses in order to secure a viable future for harness racing in Tasmania. We are seeking expressions of interest for an external Consultant to facilitate a review of Standardbred breeding within Tasmania to align with our strategic objectives.

We are seeking a detailed analysis and recommendations on the following:
* Snapshot of the health, opportunities and trends of Tasmanian standardbred breeding.
* Harness industry population and impact on breeding numbers.
* Analysis of Tasmanian statistics in comparison to national averages.
* Financial pressures, impacts and opportunities in relation to breeding in Tasmania.
* Detailed analysis of Tasmanian broodmare population and usage.
* Considerations for programming of harness races within the state in relation to current and future horse population.
* Snapshot analysis of education/ training and accreditation in relation to standardbred breeding.
* Review of all current breeding incentives available for Tasmanian breeders via Tasracing, Tasmanian Government and other.
* Current marketing and financial support available to industry relevant to increasing participation, breeding and ownership of standardbred horses.

Interested parties are encouraged to submit a proposal addressing the following criteria:
* Cost estimate for an in-depth analysis, report and presentation to key personnel at Tasracing.
* Timeframe required for completion.
* A rough scope of your approach, including consultation with industry and methodology of obtaining data.
* A summary of your experience in conducting industrywide reviews and understanding of the Tasmanian harness industry.

Please submit your Expressions of Interest to Angela Barrett at a.barrett@tasracing.com.au by Monday 12th of November 2018 via email.

Shortlisted consultants will be invited to present to an internal panel.