RoR news archive
May 2022
The Queen's Former Racehorses to Parade at the Cazoo Derby
Several of The Queen’s former racehorses will take part in a special parade at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Cazoo Derby Day…
Al Shahir wins Veteran Horse Series Final
The RoR and Jockey Club sponsored series concludes at Garthorpe The 2022 point-to-point season has once again seen Re…
Entries open for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships
A total of 91 classes exclusively for former racehorses Includes new format for the RoR National Dressage Championships…
York parade showcases versatility of retrained racehorses
RoR Parade kindly sponsored by Juddmonte A wonderfully diverse collection of post-racing careers for former racehorses…
Success for the RoR Regional Welsh Dressage Championships
On Wednesday 11th May 2022, 56 former racehorses headed to David Broome Centre, to compete in the RoR Regional Welsh Dre…
Calling all RoR Endurance riders
This year Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) have an exciting opportunity to field an RoR team/s in the Endurance Great Brit…
Former Racehorse Goldream announced as Ambassador for York Racecourse
York Racecourse has announced that former racehorse Goldream is to become their first equine ambassador, further develop…
RoR prizes on offer at Badminton
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is proud to once again be offering prizes to the former racehorses in action at Badminton…
April 2022
Former globe-trotting stars set to meet the public at Newmarket
‘Meet The Racehorse’ returns with Prince Of Arran and Side Glance Two of racing’s most travelled equine performers wi…
IFAR Conference Concludes with Focus on Shaping Industry for the Future
The 2022 IFAR conference series concluded 19 April with the message that racing must ensure that our sport is sustainabl…
Update RoR Showcase 2022
We regretfully have to inform everyone that the RoR Showcase, which was due to take place at Hartpury on 23rd April 2022…
IFAR Conference Highlights Range of Considerations for Aftercare Practices
In its second year as a virtual event, the sixth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) hosted a gro…
Retrained Racehorse Royalty on show at Aintree
The presence of showing champion Barbers Shop in parade line-up is a reminder of his late breeder, the Queen Mother Ret…
March 2022
Tickets on Sale for RoR Showcase
Superb line-up of star former racehorses work with top equestrian experts, trainers and top riders will give visitors an…
Former Scottish National winner Takingrisks heads Ayr parade of retrained racehorses
RoR Parade returns to the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival Eight-horse line-up highlights the life after racing…
Save the Date – 23rd April for RoR Showcase Day at Hartpury
An unmissable day to showcase former racehorses in their new careers Live demos and displays featuring top professional…
Registrations Open for International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses Conference
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today its lineup of speakers for its sixth conf…
Thistlecrack among a host of Festival favourites showing off new skills in RoR Parade
Day one line-up features seven Festival winners and ten Cheltenham winners RoR parade debuts for Stayers’ Hurdle winner…
February 2022
Warwick parade showcases the thoroughbred’s versatility
Eight horse line-up includes Grand National, Gold Cup and July Cup winners The presence of both a Grand National winne…
January 2022
RoR Awards celebrate unique bond between horse and rider
RoR Horse Personality of the Year winner helped owner through her traumatic cancer treatment Awards night at the home o…