HEROS Charity

HEROS Charity HEROS is dedicated to ensuring former racehorses have a future when their racing days are over. But retirement from racing does not have to mean the end.

Our Story:

Every year thousands of racehorses leave the sport due to injury, old age or a lack of ability. This was the conclusion Grace Muir reached whilst working as Stud Manager at North Farm Stud near Wantage in England. The idea of HEROS Charity began to take shape in the early 1990s, when owners and trainers asked Grace to rehome their racehorses. A large network of clients has now been bui

lt up and many other people contact HEROS daily, as the word spreads. With a lifetime's experience of horses, knowledge and experience of racing, plus a range of excellent contacts, Grace knew there was scope to give these horses a second chance – with a new career. There are many opportunities for them such as eventing, dressage, polo, show-jumping, hacks, companions and more. Since she started rehoming racehorses, with the support of her father and mother, Ian and Agnes Muir, Grace and her team have successfully rehomed hundreds of ex-racehorses. Why HEROS is special...

Although there are other charities in this field, HEROS aims to occupy a special place, by carefully matching horses to their new careers and owners across all the equestrian disciplines. The charity prides itself on working hard to make sure that the match with a new owner is a good one and Grace is always on hand should any change of circumstance occur. Advice and ongoing support on all aspects of care and resettlement are only a phone call away. HEROS Charity was granted charitable status in July 2006 with help from RoR (Retraining of Racehorses), British Horseracing's official charity for the welfare of former racehorses.

GOOD LUCK, THANK YOU & HAVE FUN to all the AMAZING riders taking part in the Niravana Spa supports HEROS Charity Race Ne...
01/06/2026

GOOD LUCK, THANK YOU & HAVE FUN to all the AMAZING riders taking part in the Niravana Spa supports HEROS Charity Race Newbury Racecourse! ☘️💚☘️🐎💚

28/05/2026

🥁Introducing HEROS Charity Race Riders:

🌟Ellie Harrison🌟

Ellie works for Champion Trainer Dan Skelton Racing, watch her video to find out more and why she is taking in part in the race!

Good luck and thank you Ellie for being amazing and raising funds for HEROS! 💚🐎💚

To support Ellie ➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/ellie-harrison21?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Ellie and Lara getting race ready, ahead of Monday! We are so proud of all the race riders, and the amount of money they...
27/05/2026

Ellie and Lara getting race ready, ahead of Monday! We are so proud of all the race riders, and the amount of money they have managed to raise. Let's keep it coming - let's create bright futures 🤩 💪

Thank you Dan Skelton Racing 🙏

To support Lara 👇
https://justgiving.com/page/lara-horn-1776445212104?fbclid=IwdGRjcASD_t5jbGNrBIP-0GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtXGPuCqVnKwUGhdx-gTQ-1AKE3vm_slcWwhsHjqxFOx58kaHtpxPXlbdGT4_aem_aaESllw1swO0LOtgJZhRBw

To support Ellie 👇
https://justgiving.com/page/ellie-harrison21?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcASD_ydjbGNrBIP_H2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHt83jJXAr4_-UDpow3eLAa665BFYlkuDrgL902OWblrhdEOloMLY-Ys4t81E_aem_I4QBqr77vYovO5FVrCC-uw

27/05/2026

Matt Chapman caught up with Grace and Dulcie West Royal Windsor Racecourse on At The Races.

Dulcie is primed and ready to take on her dad Mickey in the HEROS Charity race on Monday 1st June Newbury Racecourse!

Who do you think will be the BEST WEST❓Comment below!! 💪🏆🤩

To support Dulcie and Mickey ➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/best-of-the-wests?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR1g8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEezxO_hqo5CHWsW-qYXU-SkfQsxTR_nPYTKmumgxi7AAf3lfl8AUCqrvVSxSU_aem_QAZDeDlcNn725nI8T48Oqg

Keep a look out on our socials to find out about all of the incredible riders riding in our charity race and how you can support them! 💚🐎💚

26/05/2026

🥁 Introducing HEROS Charity Race Riders!

🌟WEST v WEST 🌟

Father and daughter Mickey and Dulcie West are going head to head in the HEROS Charity Riders Race at Newbury Racecourse to prove once and for all who is the BEST WEST! 🏆

Fighting talk from Dulcie, but don’t underestimate Mickey, he might have been out of the saddle for a very long time, but he is fit and raring to go! 💪

Thank you Mickey and Dulcie for being incredible and raising essential funds for HEROS! 💚🐎💚

To support Mickey and Dulcie ➡️
https://www.justgiving.com/page/best-of-the-wests?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR1g8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEezxO_hqo5CHWsW-qYXU-SkfQsxTR_nPYTKmumgxi7AAf3lfl8AUCqrvVSxSU_aem_QAZDeDlcNn725nI8T48Oqg

Yes folks...it's a TRIPLE Double for our Dulcie and Jimmy. Not only did we sponsor this event - thank you Rectory Farm A...
25/05/2026

Yes folks...it's a TRIPLE Double for our Dulcie and Jimmy. Not only did we sponsor this event - thank you Rectory Farm Arena for the lovely write up - it was also Dulcie's birthday!

Happy happy birthdays and sponsoring days and sunny days!

☀️🐎 A huge thank you to Heros Charity for sponsoring today’s BS show 🐎☀️

Despite the extremely hot conditions, we enjoyed a fantastic day of jumping today with some fabulous rounds and great sport throughout the day. A huge thank you to all of our competitors, owners, supporters, and officials for helping the day run so smoothly while keeping horse welfare the top priority.

We would especially like to thank Grace Muir and Dulcie West for their generous sponsorship and support of today’s show. Your continued encouragement and contribution to the sport are hugely appreciated, and we are very grateful for your support.

A special congratulations also goes to Dulcie, who topped off the day in style by winning two classes! 🏆✨

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Heros Charity and North Farm Stud for sponsoring today’s event.

Heros Charity does incredible work supporting equine welfare, rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming horses in need, while also promoting education and responsible horse ownership within the industry. Their dedication and passion for helping horses are truly inspiring, and we are proud to work alongside them.

North Farm Stud are long-standing supporters of equestrian sport and are well known for their commitment to producing and supporting quality horses and riders. Their continued support of events such as ours is greatly appreciated and helps make days like today possible.

Thank you again to everyone involved, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Rectory Farm Arena soon! ✨

Address

The Swallows, North Farm Stud, Fawley
Wantage
OX129NJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441488638820

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