Retraining of Racehorses

History

The British Horseracing Authority launched Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) in April 2000.^[1] 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 was awarded charitable status in August 2000. ^[2]

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:^[3]

• Greatwood Caring for Retired Racehorses^[4]
• HEROS^[5]
• Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre^[6]
• Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre^[7]
• Darley Stud Management^[8]

In 2009, Princess Haya became RoR’s first Patron ^[9]

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.^[10]

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