Retraining of Racehorses

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) 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.[1][2] RoR is the official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing through injury, old age or a lack of ability.[3] It is based at Palace House in Newmarket.[4]

Retraining of Racehorses
TypeCharity
IndustryAnimal welfare
Founded2000
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Key people
Di Arbuthnot (Chief Executive)
Websiteror.org.uk

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:[5]

  • Greatwood Caring for Retired Racehorses[6]
  • HEROS (Homing Ex-racehorses Organisation Scheme)[7]
  • Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre[8]
  • Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre[9]
  • Darley Stud Management[10]

In 2009, Princess Haya became RoR's first Patron.[11] 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.[12]

One graduate of the scheme is Summon Up Theblood who represented Brazil in the Three-day Event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[13]

References

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