Show Guide 2018

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HEROS Equestrian Academy

Every year thousands of racehorses leave the sport for a variety of reasons including injury, old age and lack of ability. But retirement from racing does not have to mean the end for these horses. HEROS was granted charitable status with help from RoR (Retraining of Racehorses) and North Farm Stud in 2006 as the increasing demand for rehoming meant that founder, Grace Muir, needed to have the ability to raise funds to help even more ex-racehorses. The charity has successfully rehomed many hundreds of ex-racehorses and developed an extremely good reputation for correctly matching the horses to their new owners across all disciplines; competition horses, hacks or companions. Truly giving them an opportunity to enjoy ‘A New Life After Racing’.

HEROS aims to: Retrain and rehome ex-racehorses for an appropriate life after racing, ensuring the new owner is correctly matched with the horse Give training, advice and ongoing support in all aspects of equine care and resettlement Support the racing industry in its commitment to the welfare of ex-racehorses Provide opportunities to enable young

people to participate in learning, development and employment programmes with horses

Provide a specific education, training and work-related experience for people who want to work in the racing or equine industry

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