Carrie Humble conceived the idea for the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre in 1992 having become increasingly aware and concerned about the lack of welfare for animals in sport and entertainment once their careers were over. As a horse rider since childhood, this concern focused on racehorses when she became aware that there was no formal system for monitoring the welfare of ex-racehorses in the UK.

In 1993 the TRC became a registered charity, the original charity dedicated to the welfare, rehabilitation and re-homing of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in need. Carrie found support from racing personalities Sir Peter O’Sullevan CBE, Lord Oaksey and Lord Zetland who all became patrons of the charity. There was also support from concerned owners and trainers within racing and great support from the general public.

From 1992 to 2010 Carrie directed and developed the TRC, becoming recognised as a pioneer in the welfare of ex-racehorses for which she was awarded an MBE in the 2003 Queen’s birthday honours.

Before establishing the TRC Carrie ran successful antique import and design businesses in New York, as well as having a career in Theatre Design in London and Los Angeles, for which she qualified with a BA from Wimbledon College of Art in1972. Carrie lived in the USA for 17 years.