Recent content by TimmyB

I see the RoR has its own judges for its ex-racehorse classes, judges that are I understand selected by other already approved RoR judges. I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to showing but surely this kind of closed-shop system just leads to the same old faces always being placed with...

Sounds like they cant be getting your emails Charlie. Why not call instead? If you contact your area rep they'll probably direct you to them anyway as that is what they're supposed to do.

It's there to give advise and support to anyone with an ex-racer about anything feeding, vet stuff, saddlery, training, you name it. If you are pretty desperate like I was you can speak to someone in an evening and weekends which was great for me as not always easy to call during work time!

Get in touch with Fred and Rowena Cook; they do loads of work with ks horses and can give heaps of advice.

I can't be the only one thinking this but RoR don't really seem to promote this very much.Why? Its a fantastic free service but seems to be people that don't know about it. I was one!

I did send an email and I did also compliment the Helpline but heard nothing back. RoR only seem interested in a certain people.

It's very reassuring to know they are on standby to help us all. They must be kept very busy!

RoR - its the Retraining of Racehorses (the ex-racer charity)

Thank you. Yes I have had more than one conversation with them to say the least! They have been wonderful, there for me every step of the way since I contacted RoR that is. Do you know them?

Thank you for the welcome Faracat, madlady and miabela123.

I have had quite a journey retraining my ex-racer but I think I have come out the other side in one piece mentally that is. When I first got him I was at loss as no-one seemed to be able to help me. After many months of exasperation and spending alot of money I found about RoR and called them...

I have long been someone who has read posts on the H&H forum but not actually posted but I decided it was time to change that! I've had quite a journey with my ex-racehorse so maybe I can add some input that may help someone else.