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Walsh welcomes Stobart's new scheme for Irish jockeys

Greater financial security for retired riders

Ruby Walsh: teams up with trainer Jim Nash for the first time
Ruby Walsh: 'It's so important for our families that we finally have this in place'Credit: Caroline Norris

Ruby Walsh believes an important milestone in jockeys' welfare has been reached with the news that Stobart is to provide career-ending insurance for riders.

Stobart has agreed a three-year deal which guarantees that all Irish Jockeys Association members will be fully insured should they suffer a career-ending injury.

Such cover affords them and their families greater financial security for their retirement than any previous scheme, and in return jockeys will carry the Stobart logo on their breeches.

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