RoR news archive
March 2023
Champion Day RoR Parade features Native River, Cyrname & Thistlecrack
Day one line-up features six Festival winners Parade showcases the range of activities former racehorses excel in Nat…
January 2023
First Fandango rewarded with The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year
RoR Patron Clare Balding chooses the ‘versatile’ retrained racehorse First Fandango as The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the …
December 2022
Three finalists revealed for The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year
Three accomplished and versatile retrained former racehorses capture the highest number of votes to go through to the fi…
RoR shortlist revealed for The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year
RoR reveals shortlist of twelve former racehorses for the public to decide the final three Winner to be announced at the…
November 2022
Tiger Roll and Cyrname make their RoR Parade debuts at Cheltenham on Friday
Two recently retired stars of the National Hunt arena in Tiger Roll and Cyrname are among the big names appearing in a p…
The search begins for nominations to find The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year 2022
RoR opens online nominations to find The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year. The public will be invited to vote with the …
Tribunel wins over the judges to take first prize in Ri-Dry RoR Hunting Challenge
In another example of the lengthy, active and fulfilling second careers that racehorses go on to enjoy after they finish…
October 2022
Might Bite to feature at Aintree in RoR educational clinic
Prior to racing getting underway at Aintree on Sunday, the former King George VI Chase winner, Might Bite, will be in ac…
Seventh International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses to be held as part of 2023 Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne
The seventh International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) will be held in conjunction with the 39th Asian R…
Welsh National winner Monbeg Dude among six finalists in Racing to Hunting Challenge
Six finalists to be judged on their day’s hunting with the Kimblewick Ri-Dry Clothing Racing to Hunting Challenge now i…
Meet the RoR All-Stars at Ascot - Side Glance and Trip To Paris
Champions Day to host superstars on the track now thriving off it With a special guest appearance from leading event ri…
Success for RoR Teams at the Endurance GB Championships
With its spectacular setting of rolling hills across the Cambrian mountains in Wales, The British Horse Feeds and Golden…
Success for the Scottish Dressage Championships
On Sunday 2nd October 2022, the RoR Regional Scottish Dressage Horse Championships took place at Ian Stark Equestrian Ce…
RoR appoints Regional Development Officers to bolster education programme
To enhance its regional educational and community support programme, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has recruited seven …
The Jockey Club RoR Veteran Series for Point to Pointers
To highlight post-racing career options for Point-to-Pointers, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) and The Jockey Club will c…
September 2022
David Catlow appointed Managing Director of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR)
The Trustees of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) have appointed David Catlow as Managing Director of British Horseracing’s…
Looney Les is on best behaviour to win Blenheim dressage championship
Southern Dressage Championship winners shine in front of the palace With its spectacular setting in front of Blenheim …
Statement from RoR Chair on Her Majesty The Queen
RoR says thank you to The Queen for her support of aftercare in Great Britain Philip Freedman, Chair of Retraining of…
August 2022
Rich Man Poor Man is crowned king at Aintree
Title of Supreme Champion goes to Scotland and Rich Man Poor Man 280 former racehorses take part in The Jockey Club RoR …
Bid on a host of impressive auction lots ahead of RoR Fundraising day
All proceeds raised from this year’s charity day to fund activities to support owners and riders of former racehorses. E…