The Rothschild Yard
The Rothschild Yard, built by Leopold de Rothschild in 1903, has been returned to its former glory to stable re-trained racehorses. Four galleries in the yard explain the work of the Retraining of Racehorses charity and visitors are able to meet former racehorses in the Rothschild Yard. Get up close to the heroes of the sport – they are very friendly and love a pat! Our friendly staff will be onsite to assist you so please ask.
Find out how thoroughbreds can be very effectively re-trained for a satisfying and successful life beyond horseracing, as well as how our staff here are able to help them adapt to a new life post racing.
Every day at 11am and 2pm, there will be an opportunity to ‘Meet the Horses’, where you’ll have the chance to interact with our resident ex-racehorses, learn about their previous careers, as well as their journey beyond racing.
An official partner of the National Horseracing Museum
Arena Racing Company (ARC)
We are thrilled to have teamed up with Arena Racing Company (ARC) in a landmark new partnership that sees Britain’s largest racing group support both the National Horseracing Museum and the Retraining of Racehorses charity based in the Rothschild Yard.
ARC will specifically support the work undertaken within the Rothschild Yard at Palace House, the historic home of NHRM. Working with Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), NHRM utilise the facilities at the Rothschild Yard to educate the public on the work that goes into retraining thoroughbred athletes after their racing careers are over.
In recent years, the Rothschild Yard has welcomed stars including Big Buck’s, as well as hosting four refurbished stables that showcase the work of RoR and explain what happens to racehorses after their racing careers are over. NHRM holds daily displays and talks for visitors, allowing them to get up close to retired racehorses and learn more about aftercare and their post racing careers.
Behind the Scenes Tours
Find out how to retrain a racehorse
Our daily ‘Meet the Horses’ with the yard team, will take place at 11am and 2pm, Tuesday – Sunday.
Join us in the Rothschild Yard, where you’ll meet our resident ex-racehorses, have the opportunity to interact with the horses, learn about their previous careers, and how they’re prepared for life post racing.
Please meet in the Rothschild Yard at the allotted times, if you wish to join one of our ‘Meet the Horses’ sessions.
RoR Galleries
Learn about the Retraining of Racehorses in four galleries
In the Rothschild Yard, through four refurbished stables you will discover what happens to racehorses after their racing careers are over. Learn about the work of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), British horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Find out why horses leave racing and how RoR helps them enjoy a second career.
Find out more about ROR
Life after racing
Interested in life after racing for your horse?
Would you like your ex-racehorse to come to the National Horseracing Museum for a spelling period?
At the showcase yard for the museum, we have a unique set up in Newmarket. Our staff are on hand to educate and inform our visitors of ‘life after racing’, with the chance to meet our resident ex-racehorses and hear about their stories.
We can offer:
- A quiet environment for your horse to be let down, post racing.
- A knowledgeable and relaxed environment whilst your horse is on box rest from minor injuries.
- Short term holiday livery opportunities.
For more information and pricing, please contact our yard staff by clicking on the button below.
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The Peter O’Sullevan Arena
For the Welfare of the Horse
The Peter O’Sullevan Arena is a 70 x 35m British Showjumping Approved Venue arena in the grounds of the National Horseracing Museum. The surface is Andrews Bowen GB mix, a fully wax coated surface most suitable to jumping and dressage disciplines but can easily be prepared for all arena disciplines.
The Peter O’Sullevan Arena can be hired out for lessons, clinics or for general hire throughout the year at a cost of £20 per hour for flat or £30 per hour with jumps.
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