Retraining of Racehorses
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| Company type | Charity |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animal welfare |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Key people | Di Arbuthnot (Chief Executive) |
| Website | ror |
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is a national animal welfare organization in the United Kingdom. It was established by the British Horseracing Authority in 2000 and is a registered charity under English and Scottish law.[1][2] It is the official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing through injury, old age or a lack of ability.[3] It is based at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket.[4]
RoR performs the following actions:
- Raises money to support the retraining and rehoming of former racehorses
- Provides facilities for the care, retraining and rehoming of former racehorses
- Raises the profile of racehorses to other equestrian activities
- Operates education programmes to ensure handlers are adequately trained to care for the horses
RoR facilitates revenue grants and funds centre improvements and property purchases for four retraining centres:[5]
- Greatwood Caring for Retired Racehorses[6]
- HEROS (Homing Ex-racehorses Organisation Scheme)[7]
- Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre[8]
- Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre[9]
- Darley Stud Management[10]
In 2009, Princess Haya became RoR's first Patron.[11] Other patrons include Frankie Dettori, Clare Balding and Richard Johnson.