Welfare & Development

Clinics

The RoR run a number of clinics throughout the year and across the country.  The clinics usually cover subjects such as:

• A day in the life of a Thoroughbred in training
• How to buy a Thoroughbred at the Sales
• How to feed your ex-racehorse
• Common veterinary problems to look out for
• Practical demos with real ex-racehorses, looking at schooling and first jumping lessons

Watch out on our website for dates and details of forthcoming clinics.

FAQs

Click on these FAQs for general information on looking after and educating your ex-racehorse.  

What are the main points to consider when caring for my ex-racehorse, particularly if acquired straight out of racing?

What do you recommend I feed my ex-racehorse?

Do you have any tips on riding an ex-racehorse?

Lecture demo at Greatwood - 10th June

Anyone considering taking on an ex-racehorse, or who already owns a Thoroughbred, will benefit from a lecture demonstration evening at Greatwood on Tuesday 10th June at 6.30pm.

The Marlborough based charity rescues, rehabilitates and where possible rehomes former racehorses.

There will be a riding demonstration by Jamaican event rider Sam Albert, who has already secured a place at the Olympics in Hong Kong. Sam has successfully brought on many former racehorses to event and whilst all ex-racers cannot go on to such great things, Sam has many tips and advice on how to get the most out of your horse.

Greatwood's founder Helen Yeadon has a lifetime's experience of horses to share and Dr Sven Kold, of the Willesley Equine Clinic, is one of the country's leading equine vets. A nutritionist from Dodson & Horrell will also be on hand to answer any questions.

Tickets cost just £5 plus 50p postage if you would like to guarantee a place - there are limited spaces. Please call Greatwood on 01672 514535.

'Retraining the ex-racehorse with Richard Maxwell' Clinic - 23rd April, ILPH Centre

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) and Baileys Horse Feeds presented a clinic at the ILPH Centre at Snetterton in Norfolk on 23rd April 2008 on:

'Retraining the ex-racehorse with Richard Maxwell'

This one day lecture/demo included advice from a top vet, nutritionist and trainer, to help explain the pros and cons of buying and re-training an ex-racehorse, as well as offering some practical tips on how to overcome some of the common issues.

Richard Maxwell provided practical ground work and ridden demonstrations to show how, with the right training, you can help your horse’s manners and way of going improve

For more information contact: Sam Gurden, Baileys Horse Feeds, T:  01371 853676, E: sam@baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Clinic - 3rd February, Stanley Grange Stud, Middlesbrough

Blizzard conditions and high winds meant that the planned RoR Showing Clinic with Allistair Hood at Stanley Grange Stud, Middlesbrough could not go ahead on Friday 1st February.  However, thanks to the generosity of stud owner Jerome Harforth and Allistair it was hastily rearranged for the Sunday afternoon and four ex-racehorses thoroughly enjoyed their hour's tuition.

Allistair, a leading rider/trainer of show horses from Suffolk, has had numerous Hack/Riding Horse Champions at HOYS.  The Clinic began by allowing the horses to warm up and then he gave advice to each rider on how to improve their overall outline and performance followed by each horse doing an individual show as they would in the RoR showing series. All riders questions were answered and the Showing Clinic was a great success.

Participants included:  Liz Kettle, Dianne Drysdale, Vicky Smart, Dierdre Johnston.