Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is pleased to announce that HRH Princess Haya has agreed to become its first Patron.
As British Horseracing’s official Charity for the welfare of horses which have retired from racing, it is very fitting and a privilege to have such a highly regarded Patron, particularly within the equestrian word. Her Royal Highness has an in-depth knowledge and passion for thoroughbreds and horseracing, as does Her husband His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Peter Deal, Chairman of RoR, said: “We are delighted and honoured that Princess Haya has kindly agreed to be our first Patron. The extensive equine knowledge and experience that Her Royal Highness will bring to the role will be invaluable to this important Charity, which continues to gain support from both the racing industry and the wider equine world.
HRH Princess Haya, said: “It is a particular pleasure for me to support Retraining of Racehorses, whose work I much admire and I hope that through my involvement I can assist them to raise awareness of the vital work they do in giving racehorses a career after racing. Many of HH Sheikh Mohammed’s racehorses are being retrained as are my own. It is a great pleasure for His Highness and myself that from our stables retrained racehorses are now competing in dressage, show jumping, eventing and showing classes.”
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) was founded in 2000. It raises funds from within racing to provide and maintain facilities for the care, retraining and re-homing of former racehorses and to promote awareness of the suitability of the retrained racehorse for other equine careers.
Working closely with the sport horse organisations and media, RoR also promotes the adaptability of racehorses to other equestrian activities and has a well-established programme of competition sponsorship. In addition, RoR holds clinics across the country to help owners look after and train their former racehorses.
For more information on Retraining of Racehorses visit www.ror.org.uk