news RoR launches new series of unmounted educational social events with support from Agria

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is excited to announce the launch of a new series of unmounted educational and social events, kindly supported by Agria. These events are designed to enrich the RoR community and provide valuable support to members and their former racehorses at every stage of their retraining journey.

In response to feedback from RoR’s December 2023 member survey, it is introducing at least 24 unmounted educational social events across the country, with three events per region. These events will focus on the most common challenges and questions faced by owners of former racehorses. Hosted quarterly by RoR’s Regional Development Officers (RDOs), the events are designed to foster a sense of community, offering members opportunities to connect, learn and share experiences, while building a local support network.

Ali Dane, RoR National Development Officer, added: “Our goal is to provide vital guidance on the first steps out of racing, supporting our members and building a strong network. We’ll cover essential topics like farriery, rehabilitation for injuries, and nutrition. By offering these events in a relaxed and friendly environment, we aim to strengthen connections among members and equip them with the knowledge to care for and retrain their horses.”

Through this partnership with Agria, RoR members can benefit from advice and insights captured with a host of experts who help Agria and their clients to have the healthiest, happiest horses possible. Agria’s focus on welfare and on supporting horses for life, without adding new exclusions due to a claim being made, align brilliantly with RoR’s own long-term approach.

As part of the initiative, and with Agria’s support, RoR aims to make these events accessible to as many members as possible, offering them at minimal cost. Agria will also provide a platform to share valuable insights into their equine insurance options, including their unique lifetime equine insurance policy. Additionally, any Agria insurance policy purchased through RoR’s affiliate links for horses, dogs, cats, or rabbits will result in a small percentage being received by RoR.

Vicki Wentworth, owner of a former racehorse and CEO of Agria UK, said: “We’re excited to collaborate with RoR on these fantastic educational events. This partnership allows us to engage with the dedicated and passionate community of former racehorse owners, providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to build a secure future for their horses.”

The events will be welcoming and informative, held at various venues across the regions. They will feature experienced speakers with expertise in their fields, specifically focused on former racehorses. Additionally, members will have the chance to participate in a raffle, with light refreshments provided. The first event is confirmed to take place in the Midlands at Somerford Park Camp on 22 March 2025, at 7:00 PM. Additional dates and venues will be shared soon, and members will receive direct updates on how to attend and participate.

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For more information, please contact:  Toni Levey, Marketing Communications, Retraining of Racehorses, tlevey@ror.org.uk, or telephone 07881286441

Retraining of Racehorses
Established in 2000, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all former racehorses through various preventative measures, including:

• Setting industry standards for retraining former racehorses.    

• Providing training and education to owners to build lifelong partnerships with their retired racehorses.    

• Promoting the versatility of these horses in various equestrian activities and facilitating their participation in competitions.

• Maintaining a robust tracking system for former racehorses through RoR membership.

RoR also extends support to former racehorses in times of need through its welfare work.

Find out more about our work, please visit www.ror.org.uk

Upcoming unmounted educational events

• Midlands: Somerford Park Camp – 22 March 2025, at 7– 8:30 PM
• South West: Pontispool Spring Camp – 18 April 2025, at 6 – 7:30 PM
• South Wales: Venue TBC – 8 April 2025, at 6 – 8:00 PM
• Wales and Borders: Lincomb Camp – 24 May 2025, at 7 - 8:30 PM
• Scotland: Bogenraith Camp – 11 April 2025, time TBC (7 – 8:30 PM)
• South West: Pontispool Summer Camp – 15 August 2025, 6 – 7:30 PM

About Agria
Agria is one of the world’s leading animal insurers, specialising in small animal and equine insurance. Founded in Sweden in 1890, Agria started underwriting policies in the UK in 2009 and is now a prominent part of the UK pet insurance sector.

Agria’s Lifetime Equine Insurance is also the UK’s only lifetime policy for horses. Their policies also have no upper age limit, supporting owners with care for their horses and ponies for life.

Agria works with over 50,000 vets, breeders and rehoming organisations, providing insurance for horses, cats, dogs, and rabbits. Agria also administers pet insurance schemes for the leading small animal registration bodies, The Kennel Club, and the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).

In 2024 Agria awarded 'the best pet insurance overall' from the Telegraph, Which? Best Buy for Dog & Cat Insurance for their Lifetime Premium insurance products. 

Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 04258783. Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW. Agria insurance policies are underwritten by Agria Försäkring who is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulatory Authority and Financial Conduct Authority.