About Us at SB Racehorse Rehoming

SB Racehorse Rehoming was founded in 2019 by Sharon Blake, driven by a genuine belief that every racehorse deserves thoughtful support, patience, and a true opportunity to flourish after life on the track. Having spent many years alongside her husband, racehorse trainer Michael Blake, Sharon witnessed first-hand the gap between racing and a horse’s next chapter. Too many horses finished racing without a structured pathway, quiet transition, or understanding environment to help them settle and develop new skills.

SB began with just a small number of horses who needed a gentle start to their second careers. Word grew quickly, and it wasn’t long before trainers and owners trusted SB to provide the right care and guidance for their horses after racing. Since then, we have proudly rehomed over hundreds of Thoroughbreds, building a reputation for kindness, honesty, and thoughtful matching.

From day one, the heart of SB has been simple: every horse is treated as an individual. We believe in giving horses the time they need to decompress, settle and regain confidence, rather than rushing them into new routines or expectations. Some horses need rest, others thrive with gentle structure and gradual retraining, and many simply benefit from consistent handling, understanding, and reassurance as they find their feet outside of racing. Welfare, patience and thoughtful horsemanship guide every decision we make, and our focus is always on doing right by the horse first.

Based at Staverton Farm, our peaceful setting gives horses the space to relax and learn at their own pace. With indoor and outdoor arenas, a full gallop, 40+ acres for turnout and hacking and traditional stables, the environment is built around calm, natural routines. We strongly believe in herd turnout where suitable, allowing horses to live socially, graze freely, and develop natural bonds that support their mental wellbeing. Many horses arrive needing time simply to be horses again, and our set-up is designed to allow exactly that.

SB is family-run, and the atmosphere reflects it. Sharon leads a small, experienced and deeply committed team, all with strong equestrian backgrounds and first-hand understanding of the needs of Thoroughbreds transitioning from racing. Our staff have worked closely within the racing and sport-horse world, including at Michael Blake Racing, and we are supported by kind volunteers who share our passion and spend time helping horses feel settled, relaxed and secure. Alongside daily care, our horses benefit from trusted professional support including chiropractors, physiotherapists, farriers and veterinary oversight, ensuring every horse receives complete and considered care.

Community has become a special part of SB, too. With over 34,000 online supporters following the horses’ journeys, we are incredibly proud of the encouragement and kindness shown to every horse that steps onto the yard. Many of our rehomers stay closely connected with us, continuing to share updates and remain part of the SB family long after their horse has settled into its new home. That ongoing connection matters greatly to us, because once a horse comes to SB, their story is not forgotten when they leave.

Five horses grazing in a foggy field on a clear morning, with a wooden fence in the foreground and a line of trees in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A small stone church with a bell tower, surrounded by lush green trees and a large tree with reddish leaves, set in a grassy field under a cloudy sky.
A person with curly red hair grooming a brown horse with a brush inside a stable.
A young girl with long blonde hair gently touching a brown horse's face, who is wearing a gray halter, in a green outdoor setting.
A young woman wearing a pink polo shirt and riding helmet standing next to a brown horse with a blue halter outdoors on a cloudy day.
Two horses with heads pressed together in a paddock, one is brown with black mane and the other darker brown.
An outdoor equestrian jumping arena with a red, white, and blue jump, surrounded by a black fence, green trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
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Outdoor pens for horses, in a large field.
Two brown horses with bridles and saddles standing close together outdoors under a cloudy sky.
Two horses, one gray and one chestnut, nuzzling each other in a green field with yellow flowers and a cloudy sky.
An outdoor horse walker, on a horse yard.
A brown horse with a black mane and tail standing on a dirt ground outdoors, with a gray sky and green landscape in the background.
A woman in a purple beanie and black jacket riding a brown horse on an outdoor riding arena with a cloudy sky.
Young woman in riding gear smiling, riding a brown horse with a white star marking on its forehead on an outdoor riding arena.
Two horses lying on grass in a field, one with a checkered blanket and the other with a zebra-striped blanket, surrounded by trees and houses under a cloudy sky.
Two horses, one gray and one chestnut, touching noses in a grassy field under cloudy sky.
Three women walking with horses in a stable area, captured in black and white.
Two women on horseback touching foreheads in an outdoor riding arena, with cloudy sky and stable buildings in the background.
A woman riding a brown horse with a white mark on its face, standing near a metal and brick wall, wearing a helmet, riding vest, and gloves.
Several horses grazing on a lush green field with trees in the background under an overcast sky.
Inside a barn or stable with metal dividers for animals, a concrete floor, and an arched metal roof with open skylights and fluorescent lighting.
Two people riding horses across a grassy field with trees in the background and a black bird on the ground.
Two brown horses resting on hay, one lying down and the other standing in a barn with a metal roof and walls.
Three horses standing and eating straw inside a barn with a metal roof and wooden walls.
Two women in riding gear and helmets high-five each other while riding horses at an outdoor equestrian facility.
Person hugging a brown horse in a stable area, with the person wearing riding gear and a helmet.
A smiling woman in a blue jacket and tall rubber boots sitting on a brown horse with a white stripe on its face inside a stable, with hay and wood shavings on the ground.
A young woman with a helmet and riding gear sitting on a brown horse in an outdoor riding arena with a cloudy sky in the background.
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A dirt path in a field with green grass on both sides, extending towards the horizon with trees and shrubs in the background.
Young woman riding a chestnut horse with a white star on its forehead, wearing riding gear and a safety helmet, in an outdoor riding arena.
Two people riding horses on a muddy dirt trail through a grassy field, with trees in the background and overcast sky.
Empty indoor horse riding arena with dirt and sawdust ground, wooden walls, and high ceiling with metal beams and skylights.
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A woman riding a brown horse outdoors on a sunny day, with her tongue sticking out.
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A young woman riding a horse on a sandy outdoor rodeo or training ring, with houses and a wooden fence in the background.
Woman riding a brown horse, holding a small dog, in an outdoor riding arena.
Two women riding horses on a grassy field, both wearing riding helmets and warm jackets, with one woman smiling at the camera.
Two girls riding horses on a grassy field in foggy weather, both wearing helmets and warm jackets.
A young woman wearing a helmet and riding gear is sitting on a brown horse, smiling. Several other horses and riders are visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor riding arena with a cloudy sky overhead.
A person riding a horse in an outdoor enclosed riding arena on a foggy day.
A young woman riding a brown horse outdoors on a cloudy day. She is wearing a blue helmet, a puffy jacket, and riding boots, and is smiling while holding the reins.
A horse standing in a snow-covered field, wearing a brown blanket, with frosty trees and hills in the background.
A person riding a horse jumps over a hurdle in an outdoor equestrian riding arena on a foggy day.
A person wearing a helmet and jacket riding a horse across a grassy field, in black and white.
A person riding a brown horse over poles in an outdoor riding arena with a metal building in the background.
A person riding a brown horse with a black saddle and bridle, holding the reins, on a foggy day with a wooden fence in the background.
Close-up of a brown horse with a black mane, wearing a halter, standing outdoors near a wooden barn, with a person in a blue jacket holding the horse's lead.
Two horses wearing jackets standing in a frost-covered field during a winter sunrise or sunset.
A woman dressed in riding gear, with a braid and helmet, walks on a sandy path next to a brown horse.
A woman wearing a helmet and riding gear sits on a brown horse in an outdoor riding arena with a gravel surface. She is smiling and holding the reins, with a blue sky and some clouds overhead and a barn or storage building in the background.
A young woman in riding gear, including a helmet, is riding a horse on an outdoor riding arena. The horse is wearing a protective mask and saddle pad, and she appears to be smiling.
Two brown horses with black manes, wearing halters, nuzzle their heads together outside a barn.
A woman wearing a blue riding helmet, black vest, gray pants, and tall riding boots riding a brown horse with a white stripe on its face. She is smiling and holding the reins as the horse stands outdoors near a building with a metal roof and blue sky
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A dark brown horse with a white star on its forehead standing behind a weathered wooden fence, with another horse partially visible nearby, in a grassy field under a clear blue sky.
A woman smiling while riding a brown horse outside in front of a metal barn, wearing a helmet and a puffy jacket.
Two women riding horses in a grassy field, wearing safety helmets and riding vests, with a green wooded background.
A woman in a pink top and black pants with tall riding boots looking up and smiling at a young man in a black helmet and riding jacket who is sitting on a brown horse inside an indoor riding arena. The woman appears to be engaging with the horse, whi
A person wearing a helmet and protective vest riding a gray horse in an outdoor riding area on a sunny day.
A woman wearing a helmet and equestrian gear leans forward and kisses a brown horse on the forehead while riding outdoors on a sunny day.
A woman riding a brown horse in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A young woman wearing a helmet and riding vest riding a brown horse with a white stripe on its face in an outdoor riding arena.
A young woman riding a brown horse outdoors on a clear, sunny day, wearing a helmet, riding vest, and gray riding pants.
A brown horse with black mane and tail standing outside a stable, equipped with a saddle and bridle, held by a person with a hand visible on the left side.
A person wearing a helmet and riding gear riding a brown horse in an outdoor riding arena with a wooden fence and trees in the background.
Five horses grazing on a green field with trees in the background.

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