RoR news archive
June 2024
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…
Only a week to vote for the prestigious RoR Awards 2024
Witness the extraordinary partnerships and career transformations in our new videos of the finalists Public vote open u…
RoR’s 2023 in numbers
2023 was a busy year at RoR across all our teams. In order to highlight the breadth of our work, we’ve pulled together a…
December 2023
RoR announces finalists for the RoR Community Impact Award and RoR Horse of the Year Award
Public Vote now open to determine the winners of each RoR Award Finalists’ stories show the varied and rewarding new rol…
November 2023
RoR releases film to spotlight equine ambassador scheme and promote equine welfare
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has released a new promotional film to raise awareness of the Horses For Courses equine a…
Celtic Silver Triumphs in Ri-Dry RoR Racing to Hunting Challenge
In a compelling display of the vibrant second careers that await retired racehorses, Celtic Silver, a 14-year-old geldin…
Retraining of Racehorses delighted to announce Zara Tindall MBE as its new Patron
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), a leading charity dedicated to the welfare and retraining of retired racehorses, is deli…
RoR Parade at Cheltenham Highlights the Second Careers of Former Racehorses
A spectacular showcase of former racehorses is set to take place at Cheltenham Racecourse as part of the highly anticipa…
RoR Launches Membership Research Survey to Enhance Member Experience and Engagement
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British Horseracing's official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from r…