Grand National winner Pineau De Re, Gold Cup winner Native River and four-time Cheltenham winner Paisley Park will headline theRetraining of Racehorses (RoR) Paradeon the opening day at the Cheltenham Festival tomorrow.Pineau De Re, Native River and Paisley Park will be joined in the parade ring on Tuesday 11 March by 11 other ex-racehorses who are all excelling in their second careers includingBalthazar King, Bristol De Mai and Coneygree.Since retiring from the racetrack in 2016, Pineau De Re hasexcelled in eventing, hunting, team chasing, dressage, and showing. He was runner-up for RoR Horse of the Year in 2022 and served as a baton bearer for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.Native RiverNative River has enjoyed much success in the show ring since he retired from racing in 2021 and last year the Irish bred Thoroughbred was crownedthe Tattersalls RoR Amateur Show Series Champion at Hickstead.Paisley Park makes his parade debutPaisley Park returns to Cheltenham just 12 months since he was retired after completing the Grade 1 Stayers Hurdle. The 13-year-old has spent time in the hunting field and is set to contest the Tattersalls RoR Show Series qualifierslater this year.Paisley ParkBalthazar King, who finished second behind Pineau De Re in the Grand National in 2014, suffered a crushing fall in the same race the following year, sustaining broken ribs and a punctured lung. He briefly returned to racing before being retired in 2016. The now 21-year-old has turned his hoof to showjumping.This parade showcases a variety of horses, many of whom excelled on the racecourse, while others have found success in their second careers, said David Catlow, managing director of RoR.Regardless of size, shape, or ability, all are thriving and enjoying active retirements.These parades offer racegoers a firsthand look at the many post-racing opportunities available.While they highlight the care and commitment to retired racehorses in Great Britain, they also emphasise the need for continued support, as outlined in the RoR Strategy 2024-2026, to ensure every former racehorse has the opportunity for a well-supported life beyond racing, whatever path they take.Full line up:Balthazar King ridden by Michael AndrewsBristol De Mai ridden by Clare LawesConeygree ridden by Sara BradstockElegant Escape ridden by Lily ClothierKemboy ridden by Rachel SharpMelon ridden by Sophie CandyMinella Rebellion ridden by Katie DashwoodNative River andJazmin HosgoodPaisley Park ridden by Gabby JonesPineau De Re ridden by Lizzie BruntPolydamos ridden by Katy LlewellynSaphir Du Rheu ridden by Charlotte AlexanderSharjah ridden by Abbie HawkinsWonga Swinger ridden by Tori ThomasImages Retraining of Racehorses. Further readingSwap birch for padded hurdles in interest of racehorse welfare, say researchersNew scheme will provide expert tuition to riders on former racehorsesNew mum rides to glory in SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse final at HOYSRiding on the gallops: expert advice to suit every type of horseUse this fitness plan to prepare your horse for the season aheadThe post Former superstar racehorses set to parade at Cheltenham appeared first on Your Horse.