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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 October, 2024

Nominations now open for the 2025 RoR Awards

Nominations are officially open for The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year Award and The Sir Peter O’Sullevan RoR Communi...

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Published 10th October, 2024

RoR Parade set at Dubai Future Champions Festival

Saturday 12 October, the Dubai Future Champions Festival at Newmarket racecourse will feature an inspiring Retraining of...

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Published 11th September, 2024

We hear from racing syndicate Old Gold Racing on why it supports RoR through sponsorship of OGR racehorses

Who or what is Old Gold Racing? Established in 2019, Old Gold Racing offers affordable shares in racehorses (starting at...

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Published 10th September, 2024

Lalor's blog - Our trip to Aintree

Our journey to Aintree didn’t begin as I had hoped. The morning I left, my Grandpa passed away. He was 86 and lived a go...

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 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...

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Published 4th July, 2024

Mr. Dib Dab: A different kind of success

by Vicky Rowson We all have hopes and dreams for our former racehorses. For some, it's about enjoying a peaceful hack, t...