Throughout 2025, OTTWA in partnership with Equestrian WA, hosted 12 clinics. These clinics are designed to educate and assist retired racehorses as they transition from a racing career into an off the track lifestyle. With three clinic types to choose from, we have catered to all experience levels: Encouragement – suited for green and freshly […]

In October, we ventured back to Baldivis to host another successful Classic Clinic. With 37 horses attending, we were thrilled to have so many different combinations join us for a day of learning. Colin Chantler took on the advanced and intermediate flatwork lessons, helping riders find connection and suppleness within their horses. With hands on […]

Throughout 2025, Albany Pony Club have been hosting an ongoing clinic series with coach, Colin Chantler. Proudly sponsored through our Regional Clinic Sponsorship, we’ve been thrilled to support this club as they provide educational opportunities to local riders and their horses. “This was our first year running regional coaching clinics, and in total we held […]

While we might have been lucky with the weather for our Training Day in August, September brought forth rain, rain and even more rain. Despite this, several brave owners brought their retired racehorses to our OTTWA Classic Clinic on September 7th, preparing their horses for a new career. We were joined by many repeat clinic […]

We were incredibly lucky in August to host another training day with beautiful weather. While the temperature was low, the sun was high, and horses and riders enjoyed a stunning day of riding at the State Equestrian Centre. With 49 retired racehorses initially entered, the day’s schedule was full. We were lucky to have coaches, […]

Hosted on a rare sunny day in July, our OTTWA Training Day saw 27 retired race horses attending lessons. This clinic provided riders with cross country, jumping and flatwork tuition, along with the opportunity to train in dressage protocol tests and jump a training round. Out on the lush green cross-country field, coach Wendy Cumming […]

Riders in Albany were treated with another clinic opportunity recently, coached by dressage coach, Colin Chantler. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Colin ventured to Albany to provide flatwork lessons to local Albany riders, proudly sponsored by Off the Track WA. Due to high demand, the clinic was extended over two days to allow […]

Early July, Off the Track WA returned to Baldivis for another classic clinic designed to provide educational opportunities for retired racehorses. With thirty-four entrants, this clinic offered groundwork, flatwork and jumping lessons. Coached by Dianne Colley, Elizabeth Tollarzo and David Carey, this educational clinic allowed retired racehorse owners to access affordable and supportive learning opportunities […]

Our OTTWA Encouragement Clinic at Magenup Equestrian Centre in June was hit by the winter weather, leaving the arena a little wetter than anticipated. This provided a great learning opportunity for the horses in attendance, and we might have spotted some future eventers in the making! Luckily, the arena drained eventually to allow the riders […]

Our OTTWA Classic Clinic in Baldivis was a huge success, with so many riders bringing down their retired Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. While we were a little delayed at the start, everyone got in and prepared for their first lesson. With Viktoria Chlapik, Krystal Wang and Hannie Byrne all set to teach their respective lessons, the […]