RoR news archive
October 2022
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…
RoR stars assemble for National Championships at Aintree
280 former racehorses horses entered for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships Five day Aintree event concludes wi…
Former racehorses set to star for Team GB in Horseball World Cup
One of the activities that best highlights the adaptability of former racehorses is horseball and this week sees the FIH…
Nugget takes Gold at Gatcombe
Thrilling finale to NTF RoR Eventing Championship A second win for Gold Nugget and Andrew Downes The NTF RoR Retrai…
July 2022
Racing partners with HEROS to expand its safety net
Introduction of initiatives from the Horse Welfare Board’s Aftercare Funding Review British Horseracing’s safety net ex…
Christmas comes in July for Kayley
RoR Racing to Polo Challenge won by Kayley Smith and Christmascametwice Held at Cowdray Park between two thrilling sem…
RoR hosts fundraising Racing to Cricket Tournament at Wormsley
RoR Flagship fundraising day to run for third year at the Getty Estate Support from leading trainers and owners, and a …
Our Old Fella continues to succeed in Eventing
Our Old Fella and Piggy March claim victory to win the RoR Novice Eventing Championship From former racehorse and form…
June 2022
Time Down Under comes out on top as Tattersalls Showing Champion
Career highlight for eight-year-old with Hickstead win in Tattersalls sponsored final The final of the Tattersalls RoR…