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The Voice of Racehorse Owners: Standing Up, Speaking Out
Louise Norman's first blog shares what we’re seeing, thinking, and doing on behalf of racehorse owners and ROA members.
Racehorses change lives and we want to hear how
Racehorses change lives - and we want to hear how
Findings from the field - June and July
Gaining an insight in owners' experiences, concerns, and ambitions for the sport we all care about
Working to improve the Owner Experience
Kate Freeman, Head of Ownership at the ROA, reviews what the ROA Owner Relations team has been focused on
VAT Giving You a Headache? ROA VAT Solution Is Here to Help
Eligible owners can reclaim 20% VAT on many of your racing-related expenses.
ROA: The voice of owners
Statement from the ROA on the proposed reforms to sport's governance structure
Racecourse Accreditation criteria overhauled after review
Greater emphasis placed on the areas that members have told us you value the most
Weatherbys Bank update
Changes to streamline the onboarding process now implemented following discussions with the ROA
Charlie Parker: Betting tax hike would knock racing for six
“The damage to the rural economy could threaten 85,000 jobs and £300m in revenues”
New Race Planning tool
Series and bonus races are staples of weekday racing, but how do you qualify for a potential big payout for a series final? Our interactive tool aims to make the process easier.
Don't get caught out by HMRC changes
Whilst racing is a passion for owners, when VAT-registered, HMRC considers it to be a business operating under the Scheme.
Training Agreement reminder
There are many benefits of having a Training Agreement in place.
Charlie Parker: Partnership agreement will future-proof sport
“Establishing a guaranteed prize-money contribution with a share in the upside should be in our power”
Retention of owners in focus
The Owner Relations team started work in January of this year - what have they been up to?
Fortune favours the brave on and off the track
“We could turbo-charge existing revenue streams while releasing funds for core and NH racing”
Benefits of being VAT registered
There are many benefits of being VAT registered for your racing activities. Find out more here
Charlie Parker: Black-market betting bites while levy reform drifts
"A partnership approach may be the only chance of reaching a compromise with bookmakers"
Tote sponsorship scheme goes from strength to strength
ROA Sponsorship scheme reaches historic marker
ROA Racecourse Accreditation 2024
2024 Racehorse Owners Association Gold Standard Award sets a new benchmark of 46 winners
Charlie Parker: Funding hit as politicians fail to deliver levy reform
“The elephant in the room is the lack of a link between revenues generated and prize-money levels”
Charlie Parker: Projects and partnerships must go live in 2025
"Work is under way to identify a revised premier product that can generate enhanced investment"
Sponsorship now open to two-year-olds
Starting January 1, all yearlings turn two, opening the doors for the ROA Tote sponsorship scheme and VAT registration under the Racehorse Owners VAT Scheme.
New Licensing Rules for Syndicates: What Racehorse Owners Need to Know About VAT
Anyone looking to set up a new racehorse syndicate or racing club will now need to apply for a license from the BHA. If you’re an owner dealing with VAT, here’s how these new rules might affect you
Charlie Parker: Tax rises and Jockeys' Cup leave owners off the pace
"None of the new prize pot is being allocated to the group that owns the horses"
Charlie Parker: Time to reset dial on betting and levy status
"Racing has downplayed the distinction between a bet of skill on a horse race and a quick spin on a slot"
Retraining of Racehorses strengthens welfare focus
Refreshed welfare framework across its competitions and events in partnership with Agria