Retraining of Racehorses
# Retraining of Racehorses

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. RoR is the official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing through injury, old age or a lack of ability. It is based at Palace House in Newmarket.

## Activity

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:

* Greatwood Caring for Retired Racehorses
* HEROS (Homing Ex-racehorses Organisation Scheme)
* Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre
* Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre
* Darley Stud Management

In 2009, Princess Haya became RoR's first Patron. Other patrons include Frankie Dettori, Clare Balding and Richard Johnson.

## Notable horses

Among the horses helped by the charity are the Champion Hurdler Make A Stand and the Grand National winners Royal Athlete and Bindaree.

One graduate of the scheme is Summon Up Theblood who represented Brazil in the Three-day Event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

