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. It 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 the National Horseracing Museum 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)HEROS Charity – A new life after racing Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre Darley Stud Managementhttp://www.darleyrehoming.co.uk 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.
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