Since 2011
From the racetrack to the eventing field, the riding club or a quiet retirement — we rehabilitate, retrain and rehome thoroughbreds with the patience and skill they deserve.
Our story
Founded in 2011, Racehorse Relief is the only Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) accredited rehoming centre in the south-west of England.
Every year thousands of thoroughbreds leave the racing industry. Most of them have years of athletic life ahead. Our job is to bridge the gap — physically, mentally and practically — so each horse can move on to whatever comes next, on the right terms.
What we do
A bespoke programme, run at our 60‑acre Cornwall facility, that lets every horse move at its own pace.
We work directly with owners and trainers to take horses straight from racing yards, with the paperwork, transport and welfare handled end‑to‑end.
For owners & trainers ›Tailored physical rehab, time turned out, and slow, methodical retraining under saddle — never to a fixed timetable.
Inside the programme ›Eventing, hacking, riding club or a permanent home with us — we match each horse to a future that genuinely suits them.
Available horses ›
Rehabilitation
Every horse arrives with a different story written into their body. We start with a full assessment from our resident veterinary chiropractor, then build a rehabilitation plan around what each individual actually needs — not a one‑size‑fits‑all programme.
A Friend of the charity
An honour to welcome Her Royal Highness’s wealth of equine experience and knowledge to the charity.
Meet the horses
Each one different. Each one finding their way to the next chapter.