The BTRC

Established in 1991, The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre is a charity dedicated to providing ex-racehorse re-training, re-homing and protection for life.

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#NewArrival – Vulnerable Horse Programme (VHP) Rory,11 yrs, raced 22 times (flat & hurdles).Rory has been with his owner for 16 months, but has struggled to make the transition from racing to equestrian life. This where the VHP comes in to offer horses like Rory a safety-net.

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At @yorkracecourse at the start of the Racing Foundation Conference 2025

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📣 HorsePWR’s latest awareness campaign features a new film to drive positive perceptions of horse welfare.

Swipe, and click to read ⤵️

🤝 #HorsePWR | @GBRacing | @TheJockeyClub | @arenaracingco | @welfareboard

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🏇𝐁𝐓𝐑𝐂 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞🏇
🧨From explosive 🚀under saddle due to back pain😟 ...
Kara a 7yo mare entered BTRC on the Vulnerable Horse Programme. Since Kara’s arrival, she has been in a rehab program. We’re not quite there yet—there's still work to be done! ❤️🏇

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🐴 BTRC Brie Wishes Everyone a Very Happy day! 🐴💋

Hello, friends! Brie here, sending you all the happiest Monday vibes to kick off your week! 🌞 🐎✨

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🚨 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬! 🚨

If you'd like to arrange a visit for your school or class, please reach out to Molly at [email protected] or call 01524 812649.

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🌟 Farewell and Thank You, Michaela! 🌟

A huge thank you to Michaela, our incredible work placement student from @Hartpury . Michaela has truly been a superstar throughout her time with us and we wish her well on the future. https://t.co/OvwZypdXiX

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Preparations are well underway for the Open Day on Saturday! We are now fully booked and are very excited to welcome over 250 people to the Centre to meet our horses!! #becausewelovethoroughbreds #EquineExcellence #fedontopspec #ahomeforlife #NationalRacehorseWeek

[Mills Racing @Mills_Racing1]

As a syndicate, the welfare of our horses is the centre of our values. We are proud to be partner with The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre, who are dedicated to improving and promoting the welfare of retired racehorses through education, rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming in order to ensure that our Thoroughbreds
have a rewarding and valuable life after their racing careers have ended.

#MillsRacing

[The BTRC @TheBTRC]

🌟 One Week to Go🌟
📅 Saturday, 14th September 🕚 11AM - 3PM
We are so excited two of our BTRC Ambassdors will be joining us, actor & long-time BTRC supporter, @charlie_lawson1 and our newest ambassador, Jockey, Charlotte Jones. 🤩 Book now https://t.co/J3Xf6NpnfN

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#LoanerSuccessStories 🗞 BTRC Ideal Recruit had a fantastic time at the recent ROR National Championships at Aintree Racecourse with his loaner Becca. 🌟 They got 2 4ths in jumping and showing. Huge well done to Becca and and Rio #becausewelovethoroughbreds❤🐎 #ahomeforlife🏡

[The BTRC @TheBTRC]

BTRC Open Day - Sat 14th Sept 11am - 3pm
Come and meet our wonderful horses up close! Explore the yard, and get to know the amazing horses that call BTRC home. Informative demonstrations showcasing how we take them from racehorse to riding horse.
Book: https://t.co/J3Xf6NoPqf

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💥 A busy start to the week with lots of retraining including hacking around the farm whilst dodging the rain ☔️ in JULY!!!!!! 🙄🫠
Come on Summer, we'd like more than 3 days of sunshine please ☀️
#becausewelovethoroughbreds❤🐎 #fedontopspec💛💚 #Ahomeforlife 🏡

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Happy 30th to BTRC Mr Greengrass🥳
Loaner Barbara said "My gorgeous Gus celebrated his 30th birthday this week. He is THE most wonderful horse & friend. Wise & handsome & very communicative. He lives out & loves it, but half an hour in the stable for breakfast is OK by the him!!"

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BTRC Sunny ☀️ ridden by Bella, going well whilst being assessed by Consultant Vet Gordon Sidlow and #TeamBTRC on Vet Day last week! #becausewelovethoroughbreds❤🐎 #fedontopspec💛💚

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New boy Ash getting accustomed to life at the Centre, enjoying some time in the sand pen checking out his new surroundings 😎🤎 #becausewelovethoroughbreds❤🐎 #fedontopspec💛💚 #Ahomeforlife 🏡

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#LoanerSuccessStories 🗞 BTRC Cap Canaille (Clyde) couldn't look any more realxed in his forever home with Claire, who sent this photo and said "Never too busy eating for relaxing head tickles in the sun 😍"

#becausewelovethoroughbreds❤🐎 #Ahomeforlife 🫶

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13 y/o Sunny joined our Vulnerable Horse Programme in February as his owner struggled keeping condition on him and keeping him sound. Since his arrival Sunny has flourished and is progressing really well! Keep your eyes peeled for an update on this gorgeous boy very soon 👀

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#RelaxedModeActivated 😴Good morning from Siri and Mouse ❤️🐎

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We are still not over the amazing Northern Lights on Friday night 🌌💜💚

📸 Emily got this special shot of BTRC Cranky under the lights ❤️🐎