Navigating the path of if a racehorse can be retrained can be a tricky one. Knowing when to say ‘enough’ and when to try ‘other things’ is always so hard, not only financially, but emotionally as well. How do we ‘read the signs’ and how do we n...

In most of the episode we have had with our lovely and fascinating guests , the most common re occurring theme with what advice would be given with these horses is; TimeBut what exactly does this mean and look like? How can we...

In this episode we get to talk to the brilliant Vicky Leonard who tells us about the new Thoroughbred. Week in Australia and New Zealand. Vicky is truly passionate about the racing scene as a whole (including after care) and her thoughts, knowl...

First Fandango better known as Fred, ran 50 times for trainer Tim Vaughan. He ran both on the flat and over the fences and since leaving racing has turned his hoof to being not only a fantastic jumper/eventer, but also a brilliant dressage and ...

Greatwood Charity was the first charity to use former racehorses to educate disadvantaged children and young adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Emotional wellbeing, mindfulness and inclusion are at the heart of all of Greatwood’s educ...

For some, August can be the toughest month. You're probably thinking 'why? we have longer days, weather is great and we also have holidays.'........ We have also been at the RoR National Championships, BD regionals and had National ...

Jodie Harvey jones is nothing but a ball of high energy, with so much; love, compassion and enthusiasm surrounding her former racehorse Harry. In this episode we talk about how she found Harry and the journey that she has been on with him, whil...

Nicola and Frog's retraining journey is nothing short of remarkable, interesting and so relatable. To say they have had an 'interesting' journey' would be a ver big understatement, but what is most important, and interesting is that Nic has not...

We, horses and humans are asymmetric. How we deal/train and develop these asymmetries to become the 'best version' of straightness that we can find, is a bit of a minefield. With our former racehorses they predominantly run in one d...

The Retraining of Racehorses Charity has been established for 25 years. In that 25 years the numbers of members has exploded and grown year after year. I want to make it SUPER CLEAR that this is not an interview as a 'promotional piece.' It's a...

I do struggle when I hear phrases such as; "I want to ride at Grand Prix' (whether that is dressage or SJ)'I am looking to get a former racehorse and I would like to ride at Grand Prix one day'It's not becau...

Stable Recovery is a facility in Lexington Kentucky that is changing peoples lives for the better with the help/use of thoroughbreds. In this episode I talk to Christian Countzler, who is BEYOND passionate about the work they do at Stable Recov...

Saddle fitting can be an ABSOLUTE minefield, which can leave us very confused, and also spending ALOT of money. In this episode I delve into the saddles that I use, and why, along with briefly touching on what girths I use and why&n...

In this episode we delve into the phrase that is used in a negative way its because they’re a former racehorse’. I HATE hearing this phrase when people are competing/training as a reason to ‘why’ the horse isn’t able/coul...

The term ‘one and low’ is used ALOT, but what exactly does it mean? What does it look like? Should we be doing it with our former racehorses, in all three paces, under saddle and groundwork?? We need to work on; supplenes...

King Erik’s racing career was cut short when injury (a slipped tendon off his hock) meant that his days of cantering and jumping on the racetrack was to be no more. Having found his home with the Boyles’ in County Dunham, Erik is a fully fledge...

I had the pleasure of meeting Muireann through Instagram a few years back now as she reached out and asked about retraining former racehorses and if I would ever consider coming over to Ireland to teach. I joined her for an Instagram Live where...

One of the most common questions I get asked/I see across social media channels is: Which Bit would you Recommend? In this episode I look into different approaches and understanding to improving and developing the contact...

I first heard about Lesley and Second Brook, better known as Seb, when they were nominated for the RoR Horse of the Year 2025. I was BLOWN AWAY by their story and their journey together. Registered as a blind rider, Lesley and Seb h...

So what does ‘pressure’ look like to your ex racehorse?The word ‘pressure’ can seem to have a negative connotation surrounding it. Pressure can come in the form of pressure from the leg, pressure from the seat, pressure from one side, pr...

Sam Dracott is one of the ‘original’ farriers of social media. Having now 4 million followers on Tiktok with 61.5million likes, along with  296k followers on Instagram, but who exactly is he? Sam works closely with G...

Pam and Kevin Atkinson formed New Beginnings Retraining Centre in 2010. Based in the North of the UK, they started off with the main focus of retraining and rehoming former racehorses, but as they’ve grown they still continue their fabulous wor...

If you haven’t heard of Minella Rebellion before, where have you been? Known as Rebel to his friends has become one of the VERY few (and by that I mean one other possible) horses to win, pretty much everything going in the showing world of RoR....

"Finding relaxation' with our ex racehorses can be tough and challenging and make us feel like we are eternally searching for it. It can also become frustrating when it feels like no matter what we do makes little /no difference and what worked...

Annabelle is a Veterinary Physiotherapist and runs her own business; AG Veterinary Physiotherapy, which is an experienced and professional team dedicated to providing a bespoke service to improve animal performance, recovery from injury, reduce...