Rehoming — Refuge has his first dressage test with Hazel



Rehoming — Refuge has his first dressage test with Hazel


Updated: 15.34 29 Mar 2026
Rehoming
First published 27 Mar 2026


Former yard favourite Refuge, who retired from racing last year, is now starting out on his new dressage career. A winner of seven races from 59 starts the son of Harbour Watch lives with Hazel in North Yorkshire and this year will join the ranks of ex-racehorses competing in ROR competitions.

"Refuge has done first dressage test in our ROR lesson what a superstar he was," says Hazel. "He is a legend and just wants to learn, we absolutely love him."

Refuge also attended his first ROR in-hand show on Sunday.

"We have a long way to go but the judge liked him," said Hazel. "He won't have seen anything like it and I was pleased how he settled and took everything in. He loves being plaited up and messed about with and he can only learn by going places. He is very special."

Refuge looking magnificent with his owner Hazel.






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