Racehorse Owners Association


The Racehorse Owners Association 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 shareholders, the ROA play a central role in British racing politics and finance.

History

Founded in 1945 by Sir Malcolm McAlpine, the ROA is .
The ROA has a Board of 10 members, with elected Board members required to stand for re-election every four years. The current President of the ROA is .
The organisation is based in High Holborn, sharing offices with the .
The ROA is a founder member of the , which represents owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders and stable staff. The ROA was pivotal in launching the Horsemen's Tariff Scheme to recommend minimum prize-money levels and prize-money agreements.

Aims of the ROA

Strategic objectives of the ROA are aimed at improving owners experiences and financial return. Achieving the best possible value for its members is central to the ROA strategy.
also include; working with other members of the to bring about a dramatic improvement to the financial state of British racing, reducing the percentage of prize-money that originates from entry fees and ensuring that the views of owners are represented within the various bodies involved in the running and funding of the British racing industry.

Benefits of the ROA

Currently, the ROA has over 8,000 members and is funded almost entirely from membership income.
Members pay £261 annually and for this they .
Throughout 2018, the , will give members the opportunity to share in bonuses of over £10,000. Every month one horse race in Britain will be chosen for a £2,000 bonus. If the horse belongs to an ROA member, the extra payment is made on top of the prize-money on offer from the racecourse.