Established in 1991, The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre is a charity dedicated to providing ex-racehorse re-training, re-homing and protection for life.
Lancashire, UK
Joined September 2009
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#NewArrival โ 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.
The BTRC retweeted
๐ฃ HorsePWRโs latest awareness campaign features a new film to drive positive perceptions of horse welfare.
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Kara a 7yo mare entered BTRC on the Vulnerable Horse Programme. Since Karaโs arrival, she has been in a rehab program. Weโre not quite there yetโthere's still work to be done! โค๏ธ๐
๐ด BTRC Brie Wishes Everyone a Very Happy day! ๐ด๐
Hello, friends! Brie here, sending you all the happiest Monday vibes to kick off your week! ๐ ๐โจ
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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.
๐ Farewell and Thank You, Michaela! ๐
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. facebook.com/share/v/169Sb1zโฆ
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
The BTRC retweeted
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 Thoroughbredsโจhave a rewarding and valuable life after their racing careers have ended.
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Saturday, 14th September ๐ 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. ๐คฉ Book now nationalracehorseweek.uk/yarโฆ
#LoanerSuccessStories ๐ BTRC Ideal Recruit had a fantastic time at the recent ROR National Championships at Aintree Racecourse with his loaner Becca. ๐ They got 2 4ths in jumping and showing. Huge well done to Becca and and Rio #becausewelovethoroughbredsโค๐ #ahomeforlife๐ก
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: nationalracehorseweek.uk/yarโฆ
๐ฅ A busy start to the week with lots of retraining including hacking around the farm whilst dodging the rain โ๏ธ in JULY!!!!!! ๐๐ซ
Come on Summer, we'd like more than 3 days of sunshine please โ๏ธ
#becausewelovethoroughbredsโค๐ #fedontopspec๐๐ #Ahomeforlife ๐ก
Happy 30th to BTRC Mr Greengrass๐ฅณ
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!!"
BTRC Sunny โ๏ธ ridden by Bella, going well whilst being assessed by Consultant Vet Gordon Sidlow and #TeamBTRC on Vet Day last week! #becausewelovethoroughbredsโค๐ #fedontopspec๐๐
New boy Ash getting accustomed to life at the Centre, enjoying some time in the sand pen checking out his new surroundings ๐๐ค #becausewelovethoroughbredsโค๐ #fedontopspec๐๐ #Ahomeforlife ๐ก
#LoanerSuccessStories ๐ 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 ๐"
#becausewelovethoroughbredsโค๐ #Ahomeforlife ๐ซถ
