RoR news archive
April 2022
Former globe-trotting stars set to meet the public at Newmarket
‘Meet The Racehorse’ returns with Prince Of Arran and Side Glance Two of racing’s most travelled equine performers wi…
IFAR Conference Concludes with Focus on Shaping Industry for the Future
The 2022 IFAR conference series concluded 19 April with the message that racing must ensure that our sport is sustainabl…
Update RoR Showcase 2022
We regretfully have to inform everyone that the RoR Showcase, which was due to take place at Hartpury on 23rd April 2022…
IFAR Conference Highlights Range of Considerations for Aftercare Practices
In its second year as a virtual event, the sixth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) hosted a gro…
Retrained Racehorse Royalty on show at Aintree
The presence of showing champion Barbers Shop in parade line-up is a reminder of his late breeder, the Queen Mother Ret…
March 2022
Tickets on Sale for RoR Showcase
Superb line-up of star former racehorses work with top equestrian experts, trainers and top riders will give visitors an…
Former Scottish National winner Takingrisks heads Ayr parade of retrained racehorses
RoR Parade returns to the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival Eight-horse line-up highlights the life after racing…
Save the Date – 23rd April for RoR Showcase Day at Hartpury
An unmissable day to showcase former racehorses in their new careers Live demos and displays featuring top professional…
Registrations Open for International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses Conference
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) announced today its lineup of speakers for its sixth conf…
Thistlecrack among a host of Festival favourites showing off new skills in RoR Parade
Day one line-up features seven Festival winners and ten Cheltenham winners RoR parade debuts for Stayers’ Hurdle winner…
February 2022
Warwick parade showcases the thoroughbred’s versatility
Eight horse line-up includes Grand National, Gold Cup and July Cup winners The presence of both a Grand National winne…
January 2022
RoR Awards celebrate unique bond between horse and rider
RoR Horse Personality of the Year winner helped owner through her traumatic cancer treatment Awards night at the home o…
Finalists announced for RoR Horse Personality of the Year award
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) today unveiled the names of the three finalists in the running to win the 2022 RoR Horse …
RoR Chief Executive guests on ‘Inside the Rails’ podcast
The latest edition of the ‘Inside the Rails’ podcast includes an exclusive interview with RoR Chief Executive, Di Arbuth…
Registrations open for RoR winter webinars
Four free to register webinars from November to February Thanks to support from Horserace Betting Levy Board, expanded e…
December 2021
Decision Notice by RoR Disciplinary Panel
On 10th December 2021 the Disciplinary Panel held a Hearing to consider whether Miss Alex Humphreys was in breach of Rul…
Sire rules in the hunting field
• Sire Collonges wins Ri-Dry RoR Racing to Hunting Challenge Following an impressive display on a day out with the Ledbu…
November 2021
Former Newbury winners Smad Place and Zarkandar feature in Ladbrokes Trophy day parade
A host of famous names familiar to all fans of racing and now enjoying successful second careers will parade during raci…
Fantastic line-up of retrained racehorses on show at Cheltenham
A wonderful line-up of former racehorses now thriving in a new career will be parading at Cheltenham this Friday on day …
Nominations open for RoR Horse Personality of the Year
Online nominations open for the 2021 RoR Horse Personality of the Year Leading jockey Hollie Doyle to shortlist finalist…