Burrow Seven was named after Rob's iconic squad number for Leeds Rhinos
A racehorse named after rugby league legend Rob Burrow to raise money for charity has retrained as a therapy animal after its retirement. Burrow Seven, named after Rob's iconic squad number for Leeds Rhinos, was forced to retire in November due to a leg injury.
Rob's wife Lindsey said: "Burrow Seven looked very happy in his new home at New Beginnings - as always, he was loving the attention. We were so pleased to see him adapting so well to his new life."The gelding, named in 2020, is one of three charity horses raising funds through prize money and memberships to a racing syndicate called Rob Burrow Racing Club.
The debilitating condition causes muscles to waste away after a loss of nerve cells that control movement, speech and breathing. There is no effective treatment or cure and half of the 1,500 people diagnosed each year die within 24 months. A powerful documentary which gave an unflinching insight into how the disease has impact Rob, Lindsey and their three kids is up for an award at at the National Television Awards tonight .
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