Racehorse Owners Association
The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) is a British horse racing organisation that promotes and protects the interests of racehorse owners in Great Britain. As one of the British Horseracing Authority's (BHA) shareholders, the ROA play a central role in British racing politics and finance.
History
Founded in 1945 by Sir Malcolm McAlpine,[1] the ROA is run by a team of seven, headed up by the Chief Executive, Charlie Liverton.[2]
The ROA has a Board of 12 members, with elected Board members required to stand for re-election every four years. The current President of the ROA is Charlie Parker.[3]
The organisation is based in Reading. The ROA is a founder member of The Thoroughbred Group, which represents owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders and stable staff.[2]
References
External links
- Official ROA Website
- Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder Magazine
- The British Horseracing Authority
- Owners Championship Tables
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- British Racing School
- Horserace Betting Levy Board
- National Association of Racing Staff
- Racehorse Owners Association
- Tattersalls
- The National Stud
- Weatherbys
- Arena Racing Company (16) (Merger of Arena Leisure and Northern Racing by Reuben Brothers)
- Jockey Club Racecourses (14)