WARWICKSHIRE · NEAR LEAMINGTON SPA & COVENTRY
A thoughtful start to life after racing.
From our base near Offchurch, AC Equine offers individual racehorse retraining in Warwickshire, in the heart of the Midlands. We work with each retired thoroughbred’s history, temperament and needs, with time to settle before the next stage of training.
Rest, assessment, professional care and a progressive programme help build a fuller picture of the horse before a new home is considered. Follow our horses’ retraining journeys
Retraining a retired racehorse: planning the next step.
A new career starts with understanding the individual horse. A thoroughbred leaving racing brings its own experience, routine and temperament. At AC Equine, the emphasis is on rest, assessment and a progressive retraining programme, rather than expecting every horse to follow the same timetable.
For racehorse owners and trainers
If you are planning a horse’s retirement from racing, an initial conversation helps establish its background and what it may need next. Useful information to discuss includes its racing and training history, current routine, temperament, previous injuries and any ongoing care requirements. These details help guide a conversation about an appropriate next step.
Racehorse retraining for owners and trainers
From racing routines to a different way of working
Retraining involves more than teaching a new discipline. Time to settle, consistent handling and an individual care plan provide a foundation for the work that follows. Schooling, hacking, pole work or jumping may form part of a horse’s programme, depending on its needs and progress.
Explore our approach to retraining ex-racehorses
Considering a retrained thoroughbred?
Finding the right partnership matters. Before enquiring about a horse, think about your riding experience, the support available to you, your facilities and the activities you hope to enjoy. Discuss these with Aimée alongside the horse’s temperament, progress and care needs. A photograph alone cannot establish whether a horse is the right match.
Meet our horses and follow their retraining
Read about rehoming an ex-racehorse
Racehorse retraining near Leamington Spa and Coventry
AC Equine is based near Offchurch in Warwickshire, in the Midlands. Owners and trainers can contact Aimée to discuss an individual horse; prospective rehomers can enquire about the horses currently featured on the website. All yard visits are by appointment only.
Meet Aimée Cayless and learn about AC Equine
Contact AC Equine about retraining or rehoming
PLANNING THE NEXT CHAPTER
Questions about retraining a racehorse.
Where is AC Equine based?
We are near Offchurch in Warwickshire, close to Leamington Spa and Coventry. All yard visits are by appointment; please contact Aimée to arrange a suitable time.
How long does racehorse retraining take?
There is no single timetable for every horse. Time to settle, rest and assessment come first, followed by a progressive programme guided by the horse. Contact Aimée to discuss the horse’s history and likely needs.
What can retraining involve?
An arrival assessment and individual care plan guide the work. Depending on the horse, retraining may include schooling, hacking, pole work and jumping, with professional care and a portfolio of relevant treatment reports to support the transition to a new home.
Can owners and trainers discuss a horse leaving racing?
Yes. Tell Aimée about the horse’s background and current needs so that the appropriate retraining package and bursary can be discussed. Read about our package for owners and trainers.
Can I visit the yard or meet a horse?
Visits are by appointment only. Contact Aimée first to discuss your enquiry and arrange a visit; the yard is not open for unannounced visits.