Arrival & assessment
Understanding the whole horse: racing history, health, routine and temperament.
NEWFORM · LIFE BEYOND RACING
A new chapter.
The same remarkable
horse.
Thoughtful retraining and responsible rehoming for Thoroughbreds, with their story kept connected for life.
Welfare comes firstProgress at their own paceA history that stays with them
A different rhythm
Racing is part of their story.
It isn’t the whole story.
We give each horse the time, understanding and education to find a future that suits them.
Led by Cassandra at Abbey Farm Equestrian, Newform welcomes carefully selected Thoroughbreds directly from known licensed racing trainers. We start by listening to the people who know them, then build a picture of the horse in front of us.
Meet the team
Our approach
Time. Understanding.
A considered next step.
No fixed finish line. Horses normally spend at least three months with Newform, with progress guided by their individual needs.
Let-down & transition
Time to settle into a different rhythm, with management shaped around the individual.
Physical & mental foundations
Building comfort, confidence and a sound basis for learning.
Ridden education
Introducing new aids and expectations at a pace the horse can understand.
Real-world exposure
Carefully widening experience beyond the familiarity of the racing yard.
An individual future pathway
Assessing what the horse enjoys and where its abilities and needs fit.
Careful matching & placement
An honest conversation about the horse and the home, followed by a considered match.
Traceability & ongoing support
Keeping the horse’s history connected as its life and circumstances change.
Their next chapter
Horses at Newform.
In retraining
Bonnie
Bonnie is a lovely rising 3 yr old who wasn't quite fast enough for racing and will soon be looking for her forever home.
Meet Bonnie
Available
Doris
Doris is a lovely big horse who has been brilliant to retrain and really enjoys having a job. Doris is available on a permanent loan basis to the right home.
Meet Doris
In retraining
Campaign
Meet Campaign Trail, a talented and athletic gelding who has recently joined the Newform programme following his racing career with Kim Bailey. Campaign Trail is a rather timid and sensitive character who we feel will really thrive with a dedicated one-to-one person who can take the time to build his confidence and trust. He has plenty of natural ability, and we hope that with the right approach and a steady introduction to his new career, he will go on to make a fantastic team chaser, hunt horse or versatile all-rounder. For now, Campaign Trail will enjoy some well-deserved downtime before beginning his retraining. We will continue to update his Newform records as he progresses through the programme, providing an insight into his development and suitability for life beyond racing.
Meet CampaignFor racing connections
Their history matters.
Help us carry it forward.
Your knowledge gives a horse’s next chapter a better starting point. Share their routine, character and experience through a private, guided handover.
For trainers & yardsRacing history should not be lost when racing ends.
The principle behind Newform’s lifetime recordsBeyond placement
A good match is
only the beginning.
The horse’s record follows their life, with private updates and practical support when circumstances change.
Newform brings racing connections and future keepers into a shared story, while keeping personal details and sensitive records private.
Traceability & supportLife after Newform
A considered next step
Let’s talk about the right future.
Tell us about your horse, or the home you can offer.