National Racehorse Week: Racehorses change lives and we want to hear how

This National Racehorse Week (23–31 August), the ROA wants to celebrate the powerful bond between owners and their racehorses, and we’d love our members and owners to help tell that story.

We’re looking for real moments that show the impact a racehorse can have on someone’s life. Whether it’s a horse that’s lifted your spirits or has helped you or someone through a difficult time, we want to hear what makes your story special.

This isn’t just about race results, it’s about connection, care, and the emotional heart of ownership on and off the racecourse, as well as in their second careers beyond the track.

You can email us your story (200 words max) with a good high-res photo ,or record a 20-second phone video (in portrait) telling us your story in your own words, which should feature your horse.

We’ll be sharing selected stories as part of our National Racehorse Week celebration either on ROA channels or with our partners across the sport.

Email your story, photo or video to Harriet - [email protected] (Please include your name, your horse’s name, and a brief description.)

We can’t promise to use every submission, but we’ll do our best to share as many as we can, and may be in touch if we’d like to understand more about your story.

For more information on National Racehorse Week visit nationalracehorseweek.uk