Retraining of Racehorses
Retraining of Racehorses is a national animal welfare organization in the United Kingdom. It was established by the British Horseracing Authority in 2000 and is a registered charity under English and Scottish law. RoR is the official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing through injury, old age or a lack of ability. It is based at Palace House in Newmarket.Activity
RoR performs the following actions:
- Raises money to support the retraining and rehoming of former racehorses
- Provides facilities for the care, retraining and rehoming of former racehorses
- Raises the profile of racehorses to other equestrian activities
- Operates education programmes to ensure handlers are adequately trained to care for the horses
RoR facilitates revenue grants and funds centre improvements and property purchases for four retraining centres:
In 2009, Princess Haya became RoR's first Patron. Other patrons include Frankie Dettori, Clare Balding and Richard Johnson.Notable horses
Among the horses helped by the charity are the Champion Hurdler Make A Stand and the Grand National winners Royal Athlete and Bindaree.
One graduate of the scheme is Summon Up Theblood who represented Brazil in the Three-day Event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
