Philip Freedman New RoR Chairman

Owner/breeder Philip Freedman has been named the new Chairman of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) charity, the British Horseracing Authority and RoR announced on Tuesday. Freedman, part of the sport's tripartite Member's Committee as the Chair of the Horsemen's Group, succeeds Paul Roy. His term will begin on Jan. 1, 2021.

“I am delighted to be taking over as Chair of Retraining of Racehorses,” said Freedman. “As someone who has spent much of their life working with horses and within the racing and breeding industries, I recognise the importance of ensuring that the horses we breed and train for racing are also provided with a fulfilling second career.

“Under Paul's stewardship RoR has made considerable progress and become a highly respected organisation throughout the wider equestrian world and with fellow equine welfare charities. I am looking forward to building on that progress and working with the Horse Welfare Board to help them deliver the industry's welfare strategy.”

“It has been a great honour to chair RoR for the past seven years, and I'm proud of the progress that has been made to improve the welfare and aftercare of thoroughbreds,” said Roy.

“I wish Philip, the trustees and the team the best of luck as they look to ensure that through the work of RoR British racing remains a world leader in the aftercare of retired racehorses.”