Retraining of Racehorses

From Royal Ascot winner to para dressage star: meet remarkable ex-racehorse Namibian

When I realised his full background I just thought how fortunate I am

RoR to disqualify overweight riders at shows

Riders deemed to be too heavy for their mounts will be disqualified, and the judge's decision will be final

AP McCoy to help ex-racehorses find new careers

AP has taken up his first official appointment with an equine charity

Quirky Mad Moose makes his dressage debut

The popular ex-racehorse — who was famously banned from the racecourse — is now enjoying his new career and will be parading at Aintree tomorrow (7 April)

Stellar line-up of racing heroes in Aintree parade

Comply Or Die, the 2008 Grand National winner, and five-time course victor Monet’s Garden will head the 10-horse parade

Denman among equine stars on parade at Cheltenham

Gold Cup winner Denman and Grand National winner Comply Or Die were among thoroughbred showcasing ex-racehorses in a parade at Cheltenham

Former Festival winners to go on parade at Cheltenham

Punjabi, Denman and Comply Or Die are among the stars on show in the Retraining of Racehorses parade at the Cheltenham Festival

9 reasons to rehome a racehorse — and what you need to consider first

Find out why you should consider taking an ex-racehorse on and why you need to think seriously about your decision first

Owners called to proceed with caution if loaning their horse

Equine charities are encouraging owners to do their homework before placing horses out on loan

Top jockeys get into the Christmas spirit with charity jumpers

There are four designs in the festive collection

Talented ex-racehorses celebrated at RoR awards *VIDEO*

Ex-racehorses who have excelled in their new careers were recognised at the RoR awards

Pippa Funnell’s eventing star put down

The horse that Pippa Funnell rode at the 2005 European Championship has been put down

UK equestrian sponsorship round-up

Catch up with the latest sponsorship news from the equestrian world

Re-trained racing stars to parade at Newmarket

10 retired racehorses in new careers, including Melbourne cup runner-up Purple Moon, will be taking part

Ex-racehorse that fell off bridge makes successful return to the show ring

Golden Feather was being hacked out when the horrific accident happened. He suffered liver and kidney damage as well as secondary laminitis

Ex-racehorse rehabilitation and retraining pilot scheme a success

A new structure created by World Horse Welfare and Retraining of Racehorses hopes to evolve into a long-term solution for horses who can no longer race

Barbers Shop among entries at Aintree show

More than 350 ex-racehorses will compete at the inaugural RoR Championship Show at Aintree

Side-saddle success for injured jockey

A jockey who broke her back earlier this year has found success in side-saddle showing. She has also won her first race post-injury.

First auction of ex-racehorses looking for new careers a success

12 horses were sold for a total of £7,070 at the first auction of ex-racehorses for the riding horse market

Expert advice on how to train an ex-racehorse

We ask the experts what steps you should take once you have got your new ex-racehorse home