Board Election 2025

ROA Board Elections 2025 - shape the future of Racehorse Ownership

Do you care deeply about the future of British racing and racehorse ownership?

We are looking for three ROA Board Directors to help shape the direction of the ROA and champion the interests of racehorse owners across the industry.

If you are an ROA member with board-level experience, strategic insight, and a passion for improving ownership, we want to hear from you. Also, for the first time, individuals who either own at least 50% of one racehorse, or, hold ownership interests in more than one racehorse which, when combined, add up to at least 50% are eligible to apply. 

 

What we are looking for:

  • A strong understanding of ownership and the challenges facing the sport
  • Experience at Board or Director level
  • Willingness to contribute to governance, committees, and strategic planning
  • Availability to attend monthly meetings and actively participate in ROA affairs

 

Who can apply:

You must meet the following Qualifying Owner criteria:

  • Own at least 50% of one racehorse (either alone or together with a spouse/civil partner) OR
  • Own interests in more than one racehorse which add up to at least 50% AND
  • the Racehorse(s) in question are in Great Britain and are either in training or being prepared for training or are temporarily out of training, and, for the avoidance of doubt, ownership of a leasehold interest in a horse will be construed as ownership of a horse or the relevant proportion thereof, AND
  • Be a registered Owner with the British Horseracing Authority

 

The Process:

  • Submit your application online using the form below
  • Applications are reviewed by the ROA Nominations Committee
  • If more than three candidates are recommended, members will vote in an online ballot

 

Why step up?

This is your chance to help lead change, represent owners’ interests, and play a key role in shaping the sport you love.

Applications are open now - apply today and help drive ownership and The ROA forward.


Timeline 

Now 

Applications open 

Friday 1 August 

Applications close 

Monday 22 September

Voting commences 

Friday 17 October 

Voting closes 

Late October 

AGM  

  

The deadline for applications was Friday 1 August. Applications are now closed.