About us
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses that have retired from racing.
Every year, more than 2,000 racehorses retire from racing in Great Britain. Like people changing jobs, these horses need to learn new skills, adapt to new environments, and sometimes find new homes.
Established in 2000, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all former racehorses through various preventative measures, including:
- Setting industry standards for retraining former racehorses.
- Providing training and education to owners to build lifelong partnerships with their retired racehorses.
- Promoting the versatility of these horses in various equestrian activities and facilitating their participation in competitions.
- Maintaining a robust tracking system for former racehorses through RoR membership.
RoR also extends support to former racehorses in times of need through its welfare work.
Find out more about our work in the RoR Strategy 2024-2026.
Patron
RoR is privileged to have Zara Tindall MBE as our patron, a role she has held since 2023. Zara’s extensive experience and respected status within the equestrian world, combined with her deep commitment to horse welfare and thoroughbred aftercare, make her an ideal advocate for our mission. We greatly appreciate Zara’s ongoing support and dedication to promoting the retraining and welfare of former racehorses.