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About us Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is British horseracing's official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Our mission is to safeguard the wellbeing of all former racehorses.

We help retired racehorses find new purpose and loving homes. We offer retraining and rehoming support, and welfare programmes for former racehorses to ensure they have a dignified and fulfilling life after they stop racing.

Latest news Keep up to date with RoR news and upcoming events here

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Published 11th December, 2024

Sales companies unite to drive Retraining of Racehorses strategy with new funding model

JOINT PRESS RELEASE: RoR, Goffs UK, Tattersalls and ThoroughBid Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British horseracing’s of...

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Published 3rd December, 2024

Double your donations to RoR this Christmas

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this year, meaning f...

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Published 29th November, 2024

Vote for RoR to win up to £50,000

We are delighted to have been selected as one of five charities chosen by Animal Friends Pet Insurance for their #Wildly...

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Published 26th November, 2024

Finalists announced for 2025 RoR Awards: Vote now for RoR Horse of the Year Award and RoR Community Impact Award

Press Release Public voting is now open until 5pm 10 January 2025 Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to announ...

Success stories We are always interested to hear and share of stories of our members and their former racehorses. If you'd like to get involved, please email news@ror.org.uk, telling us about you and your horse, and how RoR membership has helped with your journey

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Published 8th November, 2024

Age is no barrier: My journey with former racehorses

I'm Natasha Andrews, a British Showjumping coach based in County Durham, currently pursuing my UKCC Level 4 at Glouceste...

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Published 10th October, 2024

Ringo's remarkable journey: from racing to road safety hero

Ringmoylan (known as Ringo), a former racehorse has become a beloved figure in his community, not only for his calm deme...

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Published 17th September, 2024

Retrained racehorse crowned British Dressage Bronze Para Champion

By Elizabeth Johnson On 22 August, my former racehorse Vegas Boy and I were crowned the British Dressage Grade IV Bronze...

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Published 19th July, 2024

A new lease on life: a Vulnerable Horse Scheme success story

An impeccably bred eight-year-old former racehorse recently found a new lease on life after arriving at HEROS in Septemb...