News
RCA Summer Jumps Championship Update
All to play for across four categories as the race to be crowned champion hots up
Behind the Scenes at George Baker’s Downs House
On a glorious summer morning, around ROA members enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to George Baker’s historic Downs House
Former racehorses set to compete at RoR National Championships
The annual Championships will take place across six days at Aintree International Equestrian Centre from Tuesday, 19 August
Get behind the Leger Legends!
Fundraising via the Leger Legends really picks up a gear this year with three initiatives.
A ROA Family Day with Racing To School
Our first collaboration with Racing To School took place at Ascot for their Shergar Cup meeting - and what a day was had by all!
BHA release 2026 Fixture List
Measures aimed at growing the number of horses being raced and retained in Britain and Prize money boost for developmental races on the Flat and over Jumps
Charlie Parker: Harmonising tax rates will hit finances and jobs
“I would urge everyone to write to their MP with their concerns – a template letter is available from the ROA”
Retraining of Racehorses strengthens welfare focus
Refreshed welfare framework across its competitions and events in partnership with Agria
Lord Allen to start as Chair of BHA in September
Confirmation of Lord Allen's tenure from 1 September after BHA board meeting
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
Racecourse Association Launches Groundstaff Awards
28th annual Racecourse Groundstaff Awards now open for submissions
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.
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
ROA: The voice of owners
Statement from the ROA on the proposed reforms to sport's governance structure
#AxeTheRacingTax
British racing is facing a triple whammy of political threats headlined by a new Treasury proposal that would see betting on racing subject to the same level of taxation as gambling on online casino games.
York Racecourse – World Pool Races On Saturday 26 July
£40,000 added to both races
Racecourse Accreditation criteria overhauled after review
Greater emphasis placed on the areas that members have told us you value the most
Chelmsford City – Amateur riders race Thursday 21 August
National colours will be used instead of Owners colours in the race
PAISLEY PARK RETURNS TO CHELTENHAM FOR PARADE
Native River, Coneygree, Melon and Bristol de Mai also amongst those parading