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Training RoR Scotland - Insight Day with Mike Smith Racing - West Loudon farm, Galston - KA4 8PD

11th September, 2025

RoR Scotland in colaboration with the BHS.

A chance for a behind the scenes look into the life of a racehorse, it's routine, training, feeding and much more at West Loudon Farm. R Mike Smith Racing is a successful dual purpose racing yard based in Galston, Ayrshire.

West Loudoun has two separate schooling areas indoor and outdoor, horse-walker, starting stalls, equine massage equipment, equine spa and a 7 furlong all weather woodchip gallop. Everything a racehorse needs to fulfil their potential.

They also have the added bonus of a veterinary surgery on-site.

Date 11 September 2025

10am start – finish 3pm

Cost £22 for ROR members

£25 for non Members

AM -Yard Tour with Mike Smith and his team

Bring a Sandwich!

PM -talk on the retraining process from Amy Bannister-Bell BHSI and RoR Wales Regional Development Officer

We will discuss what the retraining process involves, advice on how to maintain good practices for a successful retraining journey and what support is out there to assist you if you choose to take on an ex racehorse or if you already own a retrained racehorse.

4 BHS CPD points will be gained for BHS members who attends.

This event is also accredited for BD, BS and BE CPD endorsement.

Date
11th September, 2025
Starts
09:30am
Contact
Aileen Firth
Email
scotland@ror.org.uk
Website
horsemonkey.com/equestrian_event/73295

Venue information

West Loudoun Farm
Galston
Ayrshire
KA4 8PB