RoR news archive
January 2024
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…
RoR Invites Nominations for two prestigious Awards for former racehorses
Nominations now open for The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year and the new The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Ro…
October 2023
Expand Your Knowledge with RoR’s Winter Webinar Series
As part of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) commitment to education of former racehorse owners we are launching our RoR Wi…
Finalists announced for the Ri-Dry RoR Racing to Hunting Challenge
The Ri-Dry RoR Racing to Hunting Challenge, organised by Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), is set to name its 2023 champio…
Aintree Hosts Thrilling Day of Racing and Retraining of Racehorses Demonstration
This event offers a day of family-friendly fun, heart-pounding horse racing action, and a captivating RoR demonstration…
Eight former racehorses showcase their success after racing at the Dubai Future Champions Day RoR Parade
Eight former racehorses will showcase a racehorse’s life after racing at Dubai Future Champions Festival Including succe…
September 2023
Racing Industry's Commitment to Former Racehorse Aftercare Spotlighted by Ambassadors
In recent months, a significant number of our Horses for Courses equine ambassadors have been actively engaged, either p…
Jack Channon’s yard celebrates a win at RoR’s Racing to Cricket
Runners up in 2019 and 2022, Channon’s yard thrilled with their yard’s triumph to win 2023 title RoR fundraising day at…
August 2023
Hazel Hill scores glory at RoR Championships
Title of Supreme Champion goes to Hazel Hill and Jane Williamson 287 former racehorses take part in The Jockey Club RoR …
Auction Lots Revealed for RoR Racing to Cricket Fundraising Event
Bid on money can’t buy sports experiences, racing events, stallion nominationsand holidays Advance bids to rorauction@ro…
All set for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree
287 horses entered for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships Four days of high-quality competition exclusively for…
Musselburgh Racecourse joins Horses for Courses programme as four Ambassadors head to RoR National Championships
An exciting new initiative launched by Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) this year aims to show how former racehorses are c…
July 2023
RoR's Biggest Fundraising Day! Racing to Cricket
Watch racehorse trainers’ teams from the yards of Nicky Henderson, Richard Hannon, Ben Pauling, Jack Channon, Charlie H…
New research highlights the healing power of Former Racehorses
IFAR video focusses on the Thoroughbred’s suitability for Equine Assisted Therapy There is mounting evidence to show t…