title: Retraining of Racehorses
text: # 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.
  
  