RoR Success stories
April 2025
From uncertainty to a bright future: One horse's journey with the protection of RoR’s Retraining Assessment Programme
For some racehorses, retirement raises more questions than answers. At RoR, our Retraining Assessment Programme (RAP), r...
February 2025
RoR steps in to rescue Irish Thoroughbreds in illegal transport case
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has provided critical support for two Irish Thoroughbreds found in desperate conditions, ...
November 2024
Age is no barrier: My journey with former racehorses
I'm Natasha Andrews, a British Showjumping coach based in County Durham, currently pursuing my UKCC Level 4 at Glouceste...
October 2024
Ringo's remarkable journey: from racing to road safety hero
Ringmoylan (known as Ringo), a former racehorse has become a beloved figure in his community, not only for his calm deme...
September 2024
Retrained racehorse crowned British Dressage Bronze Para Champion
By Elizabeth Johnson On 22 August, my former racehorse Vegas Boy and I were crowned the British Dressage Grade IV Bronze...
July 2024
A new lease on life: a Vulnerable Horse Scheme success story
An impeccably bred eight-year-old former racehorse recently found a new lease on life after arriving at HEROS in Septemb...
Mr. Dib Dab: A different kind of success
by Vicky Rowson We all have hopes and dreams for our former racehorses. For some, it's about enjoying a peaceful hack, t...
May 2024
Basil's leap: from the racetrack to jumping triumph
Written by Sarah Smith Bombay Basil, known at home as Basil, started his racing career in Ireland before joining Tracey ...
February 2024
A lifelong journey with Saint Arch
Written by Emma Link Since the age of nine, my journey with horses has been a lifelong passion. It all began when my pa...
"The Flying Sofa"
Written by Lucy Giles In the tale of this extraordinary horse, where do I even begin? Picture a striking horse, dark ba...
December 2023
RoR’s dedication to welfare: safeguarding the wellbeing of former racehorses
Behind the glamour of the RoR parades and the excitement of the competition series lies an essential pillar of the Retra...
Hoofprints of Guardians: Erik and Abel's Equestrian Watch
Retirement for racehorses can unfold in unexpected ways, as King Erik (Erik) and Abel Tasman (Abel), both aged 9, discov...
November 2023
From Racetrack to Family Heart: The Tale of Suncloud the Gentleman
By Shannon Matthewson Introducing the wonderful Suncloud, affectionately known as Sunny. I've had the privilege of shari...
October 2023
Jumping into a New Life: Brian and Kate's Journey
Written by Kate Mieczkowska I acquired Restless Brian, also known as Brian, from his initial owner, who had taken him di...
A Journey with Maverick: From the Racetrack to Triumph
By Derek Horsburgh In June 2019, a horse named Maverick, formerly known as "Read'em And Weep," entered my life after a ...
August 2023
Gemologist – The Gem
Written by Katie Coward My horse is an 8-year-old dark bay mare called Gemologist, known very aptly as Gem, as she is a ...
July 2023
The tale of Oborne Lady and Vicky Jones - you could say it was meant to be!
Written by Vicky Jones After growing up riding a variety of showjumpers and dressage horses, I fell in love with Nationa...
The Captains Inn
The Captains Inn was purchased by Jane and Andrew Megson at the Tattersalls Sale held at Cheltenham in 2018, and went in...
June 2023
Rebel the Resilient
By Rachel Collins My husband bought Rebel Collins in a breeze up sale at Ascot in 2013, when he had only gone along to ...
May 2023
Cheeky Wee Red - From Sprinting to Grand Prix Success
Written by Alice Pullem Cheeky Wee Red is a 15hh 15 year old Chestnut mare by Pastoral Pursuits out of Swynford Eleganc...