Racehorse Owners Association

The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) is a British horse racing organisation that promotes and protects the interests of racehorse owners in Great Britain.

As one of the British Horseracing Authority's (BHA) shareholders, the ROA play a central role in British racing politics and finance.

Founded in 1945 by Sir Malcolm McAlpine,[1] the ROA is run by a team of seven, headed up by the Chief Executive, Charlie Liverton.

The current President of the ROA is Charlie Parker.

The ROA is a founder member of The Thoroughbred Group, which represents owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders and stable staff.