The London International Horse Show, which will take place at ExCel in London from Thursday 17 – Monday 21 December, has revealed that HEROS Racehorse Charity will be its official charity partner for 2026.

Founded in 2006 by Grace Muir, HEROS Charity provides bright futures for both horses and young people. Best known for its retraining, rehabilitation and rehoming of former racehorses, the charity has successfully helped hundreds of ex-racehorses transition into fulfilling second careers across a wide range of equestrian disciplines. 

In addition, HEROS delivers innovative education programmes, supporting young people – particularly those who may be struggling in mainstream education – through equine-assisted learning and vocational training opportunities.

Key values

“We are very pleased to welcome HEROS as our Official Charity for 2026,” said Jonathan Goold, London International Horse Show Director.

“Their work embodies many of the values that are so important to our sport including horse welfare, education and creating opportunities for future generations. 

“HEROS has an excellent reputation within the equestrian and racing industries, and we are proud to support the charity’s efforts to give both horses and young people the chance to realise their full potential. 

“We look forward to working together over the coming months and helping to raise awareness and funds for this important cause.”

‘A wonderful platform’

As the show’s official charity, HEROS will have the opportunity to showcase its work during the show and benefit from a range of fundraising and awareness initiatives.

“We are absolutely delighted to be named the Official Charity of London International Horse Show,” said Grace Muir, founder and chief executive of HEROS.

“This partnership provides a wonderful platform to raise awareness of the work we do supporting former racehorses and young people. 

“Horses have an extraordinary ability to transform lives, and every day we see the difference they make, both through our retraining programmes and our education initiatives. 

“We are incredibly grateful to the show for its support and look forward to engaging with visitors throughout the year and at the event itself.”

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Image © HEROS.

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