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.

Horse and Hound? Don't mind if we do!
31/01/2025

Horse and Hound? Don't mind if we do!

‘My heart lies with the horses,’ says award winner who helps young people and sets horses up for happy futures – read more via link below

Thank you to the North Farm Stud Equestrian team who have worked their socks off this week 🙏
30/01/2025

Thank you to the North Farm Stud Equestrian team who have worked their socks off this week 🙏

What a relief!

A horrible start to the week meant we made the rare decision of bringing all 92 of our horses in to the barns for a few days. The team have been flat out keeping the barns in order, and the horses exercised, entertained and fed.

Thankfully a cold bright start today lead to an (almost) spring like afternoon and we managed to start turning the horses out again...they were very happy as was Becky, our Head Groom, who took this pic 📸

We're probably not the only equestrian establishment that found relief in today's break from the rain! We know winter definitely isn't over yet, but today we took a breath 😊

We had a wonderful day yesterday at the Retraining of Racehorses Awards at Cheltenham Racecourse celebrating another fan...
26/01/2025

We had a wonderful day yesterday at the Retraining of Racehorses Awards at Cheltenham Racecourse celebrating another fantastic award and achievement of our CEO and Founder Grace Elizabeth Muir and HEROS. 🏆🐎💚

We are absolutely delighted and extremely proud of Grace and HEROS, winning The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust RoR Community Impact Award. It is amazing to see Grace's passion, hard work and unwavering dedication get recognised with this prestigious award. 😁😊🐎🌟💚

Our heartfelt thanks goes to everyone who voted for Grace, without your continued support, we would not be able to continue the work we to do to give both former racehorses and young people a bright future. 🙏🏽🌟🐎

Read more about the awards from the Racing Post- https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain/master-wickham-crowned-the-jockey-club-ror-horse-of-the-year-at-the-2025-ror-awards-aMyOx5A7e21W/

We are thrilled and very proud to announce that Grace Elizabeth Muir and HEROS have won The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charita...
25/01/2025

We are thrilled and very proud to announce that Grace Elizabeth Muir and HEROS have won The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust Retraining of Racehorses Community Impact Award.

Congratulations to our Chairman, Anne Richardson, who is a finalist in the Godolphin Thoroughbred Industry Awards in the...
16/01/2025

Congratulations to our Chairman, Anne Richardson, who is a finalist in the Godolphin Thoroughbred Industry Awards in the Community Category. ✨🤩✨

We are very proud of Anne for reaching the final and we wish her the very best of luck. 🍀

Anne has devoted her time, knowledge and expertise to HEROS since the charity began in 2006. She thoroughly deserves this award to mark her amazing contribution to HEROS and the thoroughbred industry.

13/01/2025

Fantastic diploma student Tom 🤩

11/01/2025

Brrrr what a cold week!

Al trying to make a video for Forest School this week with the Creative Spaces gang...not everything always goes to plan 😀

Positions available at our beautiful home yard. Amazing opportunities for the right people!
11/01/2025

Positions available at our beautiful home yard. Amazing opportunities for the right people!

Adverts coming soon!

Wanted:

Professional rider(s) - to collaborate and take a lead role in NFS riding activities and the HEROS Charity racehorse retraining programme. Must be highly skilled, empathetic and able to monitor progress and give feedback.

Senior Yard Grooms - suitably experienced/professionally qualified and able to help manage and coordinate the day to day activities and tasks of our busy yard of 100 horses.

Trainees - we are happy to train up those with existing knowledge looking to start in the industry or for those looking for a career change.

Full adverts coming soon but if you think you would like to join our team and be please register your interest....

🌐 www.heroscharity.org

📞 01488 638243 or 07770 877543

📧 [email protected]

09/01/2025

Kate Mills was Lingfield Park Resort and caught up with Hayley Moore on At The Races to remind everyone about the impending deadline to VOTE GRACE for the Retraining of Racehorses Community Impact Award. 🐎🤩

Voting closes at 5pm Friday 10th January - vote here - https://www.ror.org.uk/ror-awards Don’t delay and get your vote in. Everyone single one counts. 🙏🏽

🚨Just over 24 hours left to VOTE GRACE🚨Our amazing leader, the founder and CEO of HEROS Grace Muir has been shortlisted ...
09/01/2025

🚨Just over 24 hours left to VOTE GRACE🚨

Our amazing leader, the founder and CEO of HEROS Grace Muir has been shortlisted for Retraining of Racehorses Community Impact Award.

Grace has worked passionately and tirelessly for over 20 years ensuring a safe and happy future for former racehorses. More recently in 2015 she started HEROS Education and now up to 60 Special Educational Needs students per week attend HEROS.

Follow the link to vote for Grace - www.ror.org.uk/awards.

Voting closes on 10th January - so VOTE GRACE now!

🚨Want to stay updated on all the news at HEROS? 🗞️Sign up to our email newsletter by emailing: eimear@heroscharity.org a...
07/01/2025

🚨Want to stay updated on all the news at HEROS? 🗞️

Sign up to our email newsletter by emailing: [email protected] and stay informed on our news, happenings and be the first to know about HEROS Events.

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Our amazing leader, the founder and CEO of HEROS Grace Muir has been shortlisted for Retraining of Racehorses Community ...
02/01/2025

Our amazing leader, the founder and CEO of HEROS Grace Muir has been shortlisted for Retraining of Racehorses Community Impact Award.

Grace has worked passionately and tirelessly for over 20 years ensuring a safe and happy future for former racehorses. More recently in 2015 she started HEROS Education and now up to 60 Special Educational Needs students per week attend HEROS.

Follow the link to vote for Grace - www.ror.org.uk/awards.

Voting closes on 10th January - so vote now!

26/12/2024

Boxing Day.

There is something so magical and healing about North Farm, we all feel it as do many people who visit.

Perhaps this is a little thank you from North Farm to the staff who have kept everything running this Christmas 🙌

Who needs Santa Claus when you have your very own.....🎅🎅🎅Father ChristMAX 🎅🎅🎅Boom 💪
22/12/2024

Who needs Santa Claus when you have your very own.....

🎅🎅🎅Father ChristMAX 🎅🎅🎅

Boom 💪

4 sleeps til Christmas and it's a good one! Christmas KURAKA🎉🎉🎉You're welcome 😊
21/12/2024

4 sleeps til Christmas and it's a good one!

Christmas KURAKA🎉🎉🎉

You're welcome 😊

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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Videos

Brrrr what a cold week! Al trying to make a video for Forest School this week with the Creative Spaces gang...not everything always goes to plan 😀 #heroseducation #HEROSCharity #SupportHeros #heros #votegrace #CreativeSpaces

Kate Mills was Lingfield Park Resort and caught up with Hayley Moore on At The Races to remind everyone about the impending deadline to VOTE GRACE for the Retraining of Racehorses Community Impact Award. 🐎🤩 Voting closes at 5pm Friday 10th January - vote here - https://www.ror.org.uk/ror-awards Don’t delay and get your vote in. Everyone single one counts. 🙏🏽 #HEROS #RoR #RoRAwards #VoteGrace #SupportHeros #RetrainingRacehorses #HEROSCharity #HEROSEducation

National Racehorse Week Open Day
National Racehorse Week Open Day

We had a fantastic day at our #NationalRacehorseWeek Open Day. We welcomed nearly 100 people through our gates, the sun shone and everyone had a wonderful day learning all about HEROS and the Life After Racing we give former racehorses. ☀️🐎💚 As always thank you to those that came and a big thanks to our partners who supported the day: 💫 Connolly's RED MILLS 💫 Valley Equine Hospital 💫 Chapel Forge Farriers Ltd 💫 Nicole Rossa 💫 Footluce Eventing 💫 Sarah's Grill We are already excited for next year! 🤩🐎💚 #HEROS #HEROSCharity #LoveTheRacehorse #HEROSEducation #anewlifeafterracing

Our Founder and CEO Grace Muir talking to Sophie Law on BBC Oxfordshire about HEROS winning two BBC Make A Difference Awards in the Animal Category. 🐎💚🤩 Listen now, about an amazing week for HEROS! 🤩🐎💚🏆 #HEROS #bbcmakeadifference #LifeAtHEROS #ChangingLives #ChangingLives #Racehorse #ANewLifeAfterRacing #HEROSEducation #bbcradiooxford #BBCOxfordshire #bbcberkshireradio #Thoroughbred #senlearning

🤩Wow. Wow. Wow! 🤩 HEROS won AGAIN!!!! We are over the moon to win the BBC Oxfordshire BBC Make A Difference Award in the Animal Category! It’s been an incredible two weeks winning these two amazing awards. It is fantastic for the team to get recognition for their hard work and also amazing for HEROS to spread the word about the work we do to new audiences! Thank you to the judges, BBC Radio Oxfordshire and to everyone who supports our work! Last week Berkshire, this week Oxfordshire, next week?? The 🌍!?! If you want to find out more about HEROS visit us tomorrow at our #NationalRacehorseWeek Open Day - https://nationalracehorseweek.uk/yard/62446/ Entry is free! #HEROSCharity #bbcradiooxford #bbcmakeadifference #BBCOxfordshire #LoveTheRacehorse #NationalRacehorseWeek #NationalRacehorseWeek #ChangingLives #LifeAtHEROS #Racehorse #HEROS #ANewLifeAfterRacing #HEROSEducation

The gladrags are back on for round 2 of #BBCMakeADifference awards this time for BBC Oxfordshire. We are so lucky to have reached the finals again! Fingers crossed for another amazing evening 🤞🤞🤞

Grace featured on BBC Berkshire this morning - talking about HEROS winning the Animal Category in the BBC Radio Berkshire Make A Difference Award. 💚🐎💚🐎 Grace will also be on South Today this evening- if you miss it don’t worry as we will share on social. Thanks so much for all the congratulations and well wishes - the whole team is still buzzing to have won this fantastic award. 🤩 #LifeAtHEROS #HEROSCharity #HEROSEducation #ANewLifeAfterRacing #bbcberkshiremakeadifference #bbcmakeadifference #bbcberkshireradio #retiredracehorses #Thoroughbred #senlearning

And the WINNER of the BBC Berkshire Make A Difference Award - Animal Category…… 🥁🥁🥁 💚🐎HEROS CHARITY!!! 🐎💚 We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to win this award and to further spread the word of the work we do at HEROS and the difference the amazing thoroughbred makes to people’s lives! Congratulations to all the finalists and winners today and thank you to BBC Radio Berkshire for a fantastic afternoon! #bbcmakeadifference #bbcberkshireradio #bbcberkshiremakeadifference #HEROSCharity #HEROS #Racehorse #retiredracehorses #ANewLifeAfterRacing #HEROSEducation #Thoroughbred #LifeAtHEROS

Look where we are! A day in Reading for the BBC Berkshire make a difference awards. Fingers crossed for us 🤞🤞🤞 #Heroscharity #bbcberkshiremakeadifference #SupportHeros #educationhorses #anewlifeafterracing

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