RoR news archive
November 2024
Former racehorses shine in special parade at Cheltenham Racecourse
A special parade showcasing retired racehorses will take place from 11.35am to 11.55am at Cheltenham Racecourse on day t…
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) launches new branded merchandise shop in partnership with Boss Direct Ltd
Press release Following a re-tender process, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to announce the launch of its…
October 2024
David Thorpe appointed as chairman of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR)
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to announce the appointment of David Thorpe as its new chairman, from 1 Janu…
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…
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…
August 2024
Gentleman At Arms and Tapaidh Frankie crowned champions at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships
Title of Supreme Showing Champion goes to Gentleman At Arms and Harriet Edmunds Title of Elite Performance Award for…
Over 300 former racehorses compete for glory at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships
Six days of high-quality competition exclusively for former racehorses 306 horses entered for The Jockey Club RoR Nation…
June 2024
RoR launches monthly hacking challenge with Ridely: Kindly supported by Allen & Page
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to announce the launch of the RoR Ridely Hacking Challenge, in partnership w…
Minella Rebellion crowned Tattersalls Showing Series Champ
RoR’s showing stars came out for a fantastic day at the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting on Sunday 23 June as the fin…
BHA Board adopts the RoR Strategy 2024-2026
We are thrilled to share that the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board has adopted our three-year strategy, aimed a…
RoR joins forces with Agria
RoR and Agria are delighted to announce a new partnership to promote the versatility of former racehorses, celebrate the…
April 2024
Retraining of Racehorses partner with BEDE Events
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is pleased to confirm a new partnership with BEDE Events that will run alongside the prev…
From Horseball to Dressage: Former racehorses showcase their second careers in Aintree RoR Parade
The second day of the Randox Grand National Festival on Friday 12 April sees the return of the annual Retraining of Race…
March 2024
RoR Horses For Courses gains momentum in 2024
The Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Horses for Courses programme, supported by Godolphin, has kicked off with excitement …
RoR member research shapes future direction
In a bid to better understand the needs and preferences of its members, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) conducted its ina…
Former racehorses set to shine on Cheltenham Festival’s opening day
On the opening day of the prestigious Cheltenham Festival, racegoers and horse racing enthusiasts will witness the annua…
February 2024
RoR launches review to boost opportunities for former racehorses in sports
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from r…
RoR delighted to receive a significant legacy donation from Ella MacGregor for its welfare work
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to announce that it has received a generous legacy donation from the late El…
RoR honours exceptional former racehorses at the 2024 Awards ceremony
On Wednesday 31 January, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) hosted its annual RoR Awards ceremony at the historic Jockey Clu…
January 2024
RoR sets out three-year strategy to safeguard the wellbeing of former racehorses
RoR unveils strategic roadmap: seeking full industry support to achieve targets Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is launc…