Independent Retrainers Information & Map
Retrainers play a vital role in supporting retired thoroughbreds and standardbred horses in gaining the necessary skills and experiences needed to transition from racing to their next career as pleasure or performance horses. Retrainers can also help prospective buyers when viewing and selecting a horse that is suitable for their experience level and intended use.
The below is a list of independent retrainers who provide this service.
Please note: In no way does RWWA or OTTWA approve, work with, or endorse Independent Retrainers. Advertising of services on this platform is for the benefit of supporting retired racehorses and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with RWWA or OTTWA
List Your Services As An Independent Retrainer
List Your Services As An Independent Retrainer
Are you experienced in the process of retraining and rehoming retired thoroughbred or standardbred racehorses for equestrian or pleasure pursuits? If so, you can be listed as an “Independent Retrainer” reference guide, a dedicated resource for people seeking these services.
To submit your profile included in this resource, please complete the request form here.
Please note that ‘independent retrainers’ operate independently to Racing and Waging WA and it’s OTTWA program. No financial support will be provided to the listed person in their capacity as an independent retrainer.
Alan Campbell
Herne Hill WA 6056
Professional horse educator with a wealth of experience, specialises in retraining thoroughbreds for Eventing.
Phone: 0418953472Amy Thomsen
Albany WA 6330
Amy is the CEO of All4HoovesWA, who are a registered charity in Western Australia and rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming facility in Kalgan. Amy has ridden since she was five years old, attending pony club regularly and worked as a stable hand and strapper in the racing industry. Amy has a genuine love of all equines, which she gets from her great grandfather who bred and raced standardbreds in the Southwest. She has been rehoming horses for the past couple of years and is well-known throughout the Albany area.
Phone: 0477088141
Website: https://www.all4hooveswa.or
Social MediaAnastasia Breach
Oakford WA 6121
I am a young event rider who is producing young performance horses. For nearly four years I have been working with thoroughbreds who are fresh off the track and turning them into safe and reliable performance horses. I work from the ground up with all the horses I work with. While eventing is my main focus, I also have experience in other disciplines in western and English.
Phone: 0436025427
Social MediaAnna Thompson
Chidlow WA 6556
Anna can offer retired racehorses a quality and thorough training program. Having worked with some of the best international performance riders and stables in the world, she is very experienced in transitioning horses into elite performance horses or enjoyable pleasure horses. Anna enjoys working with both thoroughbreds and standardbreds and I offer reduced and competitive fees to ensure quality education is accessible for all retired race horses. Spelling available for letdown post racing prior to re-educating if required on our beautiful, quiet 50 acre small far
Phone: 0415731887
Website: https://www.primrosecourt.net/
Social MediaAntisha Crowe
Greenough WA 6532
Located in Geraldton-Greenough, offering re-training services for OTTB & OTTSTB at discounted rates. Extensive experience & knowledge in the horse and racing world, we can offer a quality training program to set your horse up for its new life. Our aim is to produce well rounded, confident, happy and safe horses.
Phone: 0499995974
Social MediaBayley Thomas
Roleystone WA 6111
From a young age Bayley has been involved in training standardbreds, she quickly progressed to working with racehorses and participating in pony club and pony trots. Later she began retraining retired standardbred and then thoroughbred racehorses for equestrian purposes. Bayley has shown standardbreds successfully in both halter classes and ridden at breed shows as well as in open competition including State Championship wins.
Phone: 0423 215 542
Website: https://www.lokenzopark.com.au
Social MediaBianca Forrester
Woorree WA 6530
Over 20 years' experience with horses, majority from the racing industry. I have rehomed over a dozen retired thoroughbreds and have a solid background in breaking/early education and pre/re training. I have also coached from pony club to adult rider level periodically for 15 years, as well as working as a professional groom in the past at national and international level. With a passion for repurposing quality horses from the racing industry, I enjoy the challenges and offering guidance to those that take them on.
Phone: 0400806936Brandon Ivic
Mandogalup WA 6167
Brandon has 20 years' experience in a variety of disciplines, producing sport and performance horses, and 20 years riding experience. Brandon has retrained numerous green off the track thoroughbreds, and has also been involved in producing registered un-started thoroughbreds into performance horses. Brandon has working knowledge of in horse handling, retraining, stallion handling, and foal handling. Brandon is now receiving enquiries directly from trainers to produce retired racehorses into performance horses. He has also produced include warmbloods into the disciplines of Eventing and Show Jumping. Brandon completed a year of veterinary studies at Murdoch, including practical workplace experience at Lark hill Vets, Oldbury Equine and Dr Kirsten Jackson Dental Vet, in veterinary assistance and handling roles. Brandon has also worked in an educational yard starting horses including thoroughbreds, experience included riding, handling un-started / started young horses and riding / educating horses through the starting process. Brandon has an established network of support services personnel such as veterinary, farrier (including remedial farrier work), chiropractor, dental etc.. He also has regular training sessions with NCAS instructors, and has attended the OTTWA clinics etc. Brandon actively competes in Eventing and Showjumping at all levels, as he is constantly producing horses through the levels. Brandon currently campaigns a team of off the travck horses and his horses have featured in profile stories on the OTTWA Facebook page and recently an article in Hoofbeats. Importantly good relationships are maintained with trainers / owners he has received horses from and provides regular updates to the horses progress which the owners etc.. appreciate.
Phone: 0418936860Candice Parkes
Wongamine WA 6401
I've spent the last 25 years retraining thoroughbreds off the track, mostly horses that my grandmother bred for racing and others that I have purchased from Rehome A Racehorse. I have also spent my entire life competing and coaching in the show horse discipline, as well as show jumping.
Phone: 0407042696
Social MediaClear View Equestrian
Tenterden WA 6322
CLEAR VIEW Equestrian ABN: 21 354 252 069 Justin, Melanie and Ivy Parsons Located on 1500 acres in Tenterden encompassing a rural farm setting for the retraining and rehoming of thoroughbreds in Great Southern WA. A well known family involved in the racing and equine industry as trainers, strappers and trackwork riders who take a hands on approach to selecting and placing these amazing animals in top class homes. Ph: 0457138779 Melanie Ph: 0429445786 Justin Ph: 0484 139 777 Ivy email: mpglossproducts@gmail.com
Phone: 0457138779
Social MediaCorrinna Curran
York WA 6302
I have over 30 years’ experience working with horses in various environments and disciplines and studied equine management. I have worked as a track worker including starting and educating young thoroughbreds and worked in the harness racing industry as well. I Worked in Tasmania riding pre trainers, and doing yearling prep, and I competed in reining . In 2019 and have started my own business ‘Iron Horse Ranch’. My education process focuses strongly on groundwork and safety, as my teenage daughter Piper works alongside me and is deeply passionate about training, riding, and competing horses, safety is paramount for me. I am deeply passionate about re-educating horses, particularly horses with behaviour issues and every horse that comes to me for re-education, I assess on groundwork, to ensure it has all the necessary skills to progress into the saddle. I also like to be honest when it comes to matching up the horse, with rider suitability and I am prepared to make the ‘hard call’ if required.
Phone: 0481714775
Social MediaEllie Higgins
Wungong WA 6112
Have been riding since a very young age. In my early years of riding I was competing in Show Jumping and Eventing. Moved into Racing where I did part of my jockey apprenticeship, I started Re Training Thoroughbreds for my boss at the time and now successfully run a thoroughbred retraining business. My main discipline is Dressage and Eventing though I have Educated and produced some lovely Pc Mounts for young teens and family trail horses.
Phone: 0426861639
Social MediaForrest Beach Breaking & Pre-Training
Forrest Beach WA 6271
We are a breaking and pre-training stable located in Forrest Beach, WA. Typically we have 25 horses in work at any time, mostly from the racing industry, but do have a growing number of horses from a variety of disciplines such as high level show jumping and dressage backgrounds, camp drafting, polocrosse and trail riding. We also have experience of successfully re-training racehorses on a small scale for different disciplines. We are situated in a fantastic location, nestled between the Tuart Forest and Forrest Beach, which we utilise as an integral part of our diverse training programs. We have a number of horses from Perth and the local area, and offer daily turnout in our horse rail paddocks for our horses in work, as well as spelling facilities in our larger reticulated paddocks spanning 140 acres in total. We are extremely fortunate to have a wonderful team here which complement each other, originating from Equine backgrounds from a variety of different disciplines including racing, dressage, show jumping, polocrosse, camp drafting etc. We are passionate about what we do and are very much invested in the racing industry into the future. Central to this is Equine welfare and wellbeing, and providing a life for horses after racing. This is a huge focus for us when breaking in racehorses. First and foremost, these horses need to be educated for racing, however good ground work and training in a variety of different scenarios to promote desensitisation and a well rounded, self assured horse is key to providing these animals with the opportunity for a life after racing. Although our business is focussed on introducing horses to the industry, I believe being a part of the 'Off The Track' program would be a fantastic way of promoting a life for horses beyond their racing career. To us it is a duty of care as well as a great way to compliment our business, maximise the skills of our wonderful staff and our great location. Here is a link to a recent promotional video we have made, this will give you a better idea of our facilities and what we have to offer: https://vimeo.com/811733448 Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards; Hannah Matthews
Phone: 0400 792 958
Social MediaGabrielle Pither
Margaret River WA 6285
At 26 years young Gabby has represented Australia on young rider teams and was long listed for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her horse at the time was a young self produced Irish sport horse Max Almighty. Gabby has many years of experience breaking in, training, and retraining. She has produced many off the track (OTT) thoroughbreds to two and three star level eventing, as well as selling on to suitable pleasure, show horse and show jumping homes. Her passion lies in eventing but she has ridden in many disciplines and believes every horse can benefit from cross training and a varied work routine to find what they are suited to best. Gabby's partner is performance horse veterinarian, Dr Benjamin Teague, and together they offer a unique comprehensive and professional service for any OTT and equestrian need. Gabby is currently breaking in at a show jumping stud in the south west of WA, as well as coaching, competing, and bringing on her own team of young event horses. Horse pictured is OTT thoroughbred mare, Paradisio (Julia), competing at Equestrian in the Park. Julia is now owned by a competitive eventing stable on the east coast and went on to win two star at Melbourne three day event.
Phone: 0427866199
Social MediaGlenys Leeson
Pinjarra WA 6208
An active competitor in the discipline of Eventing and successful racehorse trainer, Glenys also specialises in furthering the education of retired racehorses for success in post racing careers. Warm, friendly and very knowledgeable, Glenys is an asset to the equestrian and racing fraternities and has the ability to assess each horse’s individual strengths and needs and provide honest feedback and opinions.
Phone: 0419 930 717
Website: http://www.redbackracingservices.com.au/Hannah Griffiths
Bunbury WA 6230
Hannah has been involved in the harness racing industry for the past 6 years. Taking an interest in the breed she has successfully competed across various disciplines with her Standardbreds. Hannah specialises in the retraining of retired standardbreds.
Phone: 0409085358Holly Josland
Serpentine WA 6125
Holly has been working with off the track horses for her entire equestrian career, competing successfully in showjumping and eventing in Australia and the UK. Holly has worked with equestrian professionals around the world in showjumping, eventing and polo, breaking and producing young horses and retraining thoroughbreds for disciplines that suit them. Holly particularly loves working with thoroughbreds. Holly is patient and understand that every horse has different needs and her approach to retraining is based on that. Holly can also accommodate spelling for letdown prior to re-educating on my property if required.
Phone: 0457731340
Social MediaJacqui Burton
Kwelkan WA 6490
Cathedral Park Farm is located approximately 250kms from Midland, Perth and provides a peaceful environment for retired race horses to let down and relax in body and mind before starting their new journey. We offer spelling agistment, re-education and coaching to assist new owners to maintain their horses education and build a great partnership with them. Set on 665 acres across two properties with an arena and round yard there is a great variety of riding options providing exercise and mental stimulation that the horses thrive on. My experience working with horses began in 1988. After breaking in a couple of horses for myself, I went on to work full time for a breaker in Perth, predominantly working with thoroughbreds. This lead me to become a track work rider in the racing industry for many years, riding in both WA and Victoria. Through working so intensely with race horses I have developed a good understanding of the issues they face when retiring from the track and I'm passionate about their rehabilitation to find a secure future. In more recent years I have also worked with standardbreds and I'm amazed by the trainability and versatility of this highly underestimated breed. Every horse that arrives here is assessed on health and temperament and the training that follows is tailored to suit each individual. I have found that horses settle in very quickly to the rural environment and they thoroughly enjoy the freedom of the large paddocks with views to the horizon.
Phone: 0498 457 539
Social MediaJasmine Di Candilo
Boyanup WA 6237
Experience horse trainer for off the track thoroughbreds and standardbreds. I have been working in the racing industry for six years now and love dedicating my spare time to helping off the track horses find their next career after racing, whether it is Show jumping, dressage, endurance, eventing camp drafting etc. re training services available on our beautiful property in Boyanup, WA where it is all set up for horses to get five star care.
Phone: 0439826980
Social MediaKaren Coumbe
Dongara WA 6525
Karen has had several years experience taking of the track thoroughbreds and re-educating for adult riding, eventing, show jumping and general pleasure horses. Karen has also rehomed a lot of standardbreds on stations and as pleasure hacks. Karen has also been a public trainer of racehorses most of my horses while training were also used in the eventing field and show jumping. This experience was gained while working with horses for over 30 years in New Zealand,. Currently Karen has a small stud and do a bit of breaking in and instructing. Please do not hesitate if more info or pics required
Phone: 0456219835
Social MediaKasey and Maddison Manolini
Albany WA 6330
Mother and Daughter team that have been starting, re educating and training horses and ponies. Kasey and Maddison have helped both standardbreds and thoroughbreds find life after the track. Kasey is a qualified Bit fitter, Pony Club WA (PCWA) coach and PCWA show jump judge. Maddison rides at a national level in dressage currently starting her training in medium on her off the track horse. Final Cut. She also show jumps up to 1m on her other horses.
Phone: 0409 086 167
Social MediaKerry Fullbrook
Geraldton WA 6530
I come from both English and Western backgrounds. I have been training horses since I was nine under the watchful eye of my mother and independently training since I was 18. I have bought, competed and sold many OTTB & OTSB over the last eight years in Western Australia; along with many other breeds including QH, Cobs, Friesian, Warmblood, Arab, ASH and more. I am passionate about giving horses a second job at life after racing. I have a soft training approach to build solid foundations. I have many mentors including: Julie Willoughby - SA Di Keach - SA Jim Laverty - WA Ian Francis - QLD Peter Webber - WA & of course, my mother.
Phone: 0474125515
Website: https://www.facebook.com/KLFHorsemanship.Rider.Coaching/
Social MediaKim Lindsay Equestrian
Oakford WA 6121
Kim has been working with OTT horses since 1992 and took her 1st ever TB through to 2* Eventing. She has competed to 125cm Jumping and represented Australia in 2008 in South Korea. Kim came up though Pony Club and regularly coaches at Pony Club and Adult Riders as well as privately at her Oakford property. Using nonviolent training methods, Kim works with the horse and owner to find their best training outcome. Whether that is for high level competition, adult riders, bush riding or carriage driving. Kim believes in getting the basics right, and finding the root cause of issues. Working with both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds; transitions from racing, backing, ground work, flat work, jumping, carriage driving, \'back into work\', and problem solving. Fully insured, limited training places.
Phone: 0412453314
Website: https://ovarit-jumps.square.site/
Social MediaKya Bell
Banjup WA 6164
Starting out at a very young age my mother would never buy me that ready trained pony. She would always say “the only way to become a good rider is to train them yourself”. Mum, Jan Visser who also competed and coached dressage back in her day before illness forced her to stop, spent thousands getting me lessons with the top riders in WA and international visiting coaches. I started on my first off the track horse as just 12 and boy did she teach me a lot about Thoroughbred chestnut mares! I campaigned her successfully until she was retired to be the foundation broodmare of our stud, due to injury. After she retired we were changing direction and going into breeding and training Warmbloods, I took over the ride on my Mums WB stallion Belcam Argenero I completed his training right up-to Grand Prix level. In 2000 I spent 12 months in the Netherlands here I established better knowledge of the training scales and training young horses from green broken. Over the last seven years I have been taking on a large range of clients horses to train and break in With a large % of these being OTTS. My focus is to help them get a better understanding of the basics and balance in flat work. In 2020 I started campaigning a client's off the track Standardbred, and wow has he filled my toolbox with more tools than I ever thought I would ever need. I now coach others in retraining both these breeds and will soon be taking on more to offer for sale. I will continue to campaign my Home breed Warmbloods in Dressage and Show Horse. I am also a Equine Herbalist and in the process of studying to become a Life Coach. Pictured is Kinda Black aka Harley ( STB) owned by Tracey Garth trained and campaigned by me.
Phone: 0400913008
Social MediaLili Mustoe
Casuarina WA 6167
My name is Lili and I'm the CEO of Hay Animal Farm and Rescue. We are a registered charity in Western Australia who rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes. I have been riding since I was five years old and worked as a stable hand in the racing industry. I have recently started studying my Diploma of Equitation Science to assist with the learning/development and educating myself, horses and riders. So far, I've ensured that horses have arrived in suitable homes across WA. With studying my Diploma, I hope to be able to share and raise awareness of how important it is to have a great healthy training relationship between horse and human.
Phone: 0412820852
Website: https://hayanimalfarmandrescue.org/
Social MediaMichael Dagostino
Oakford WA 6121
Experienced horseman specialising in the retraining of racehorses for eventing. Michael has a strong preference and affinity for thoroughbreds as performance horses, due to his family’s long involvement in the racing industry. Michael has had a lot of success with the retraining of thoroughbreds including winning Eventing in the Park 2015 and the Wooroloo 3 day Event 2 Star 2014. Michael is an experienced eventer having competed at the highest level 5 Star and is currently a member of the National Eventing Squad.
Phone: 0421 815 058
Website: http://www.oakfordequestrian.com/
Social MediaNatalie Barr
Coolup WA 6214
Natalie is an experienced qualified NCAS Level 1 coach and for over 30 years has been coaching in Dressage, Show Horse, Show Jumping, Eventing and Natural Horsemanship. Natalie is an EA Dressage Judge and Life Member of the Murray Horse and Pony Club. She took her first horse off the track at 15 years of age and rode him to many places at the Perth Royal Show. Always living in the Pinjarra area she has had ample OTTB and retrained them into which ever discipline suited them best. Some of these include Maximus (Grand National Show Horse and Perth Royal Show Winner), Welcome Stranger, Las Vegas, Calais (Perth Royal Show Supreme Champion TB / Narrogin three day eventer), Holland Park Davinci, HP Calgary, HP Honolulu, HP Jericho, HP McKean, HP Morocco, HP Beach Express. All very successful eventers and many have travelled and competed in the East with their owners. Holland Park is an immaculate boutique private training facility with grassed paddocks, horse rail fencing and beautiful river sand arena. Natalie is also an online mindset coach and can help others with their horsey problems and assist in riders searching for the right horse.
Phone: 0407219552
Website: www.natbarcoaching.com.au
Social MediaRick Dabner
Mariginiup WA 6065
Having worked in the UK, USA and now Australia, Rick has invaluable experience is training young horses in Showjumping. Rick was the 2022 Leading State Showjumping rider, and currently competes at the 135-140 level. Offering a large 50acre training centre in the Northern Suburbs, only 30 mins from Ascot, Rick is able to offer his experience in providing a grounding start for TB’s leaving the track. Over the years Rick has retrained plenty of OTT TB’s for their new owners. With the support of excellent service providers Rick is able to ensure the transition to their new career is smooth.
Phone: 0430013231
Website: teamequistar.com
Social MediaSam Langley
Oakford WA 6121
I have owned thoroughbreds my entire life and have thoroughly enjoyed retraining and rehoming them after their racing careers. I only own a very small family property in Oakford with my own two off the track thoroughbreds in work at the moment, ‘Data Lake’ I was offered right after her retiring racing 16 months ago and is currently Eventing EVA95 and ‘Radiant Blue’ I have just acquired last month from ascot and hope to produce along side my mare. I have previously ridden to 2* Eventing and 125cm showjumping, I hope I can get back there and further with these off the track thoroughbreds. I have a good reputation within the racing community and trainers, I am offered horses often to retrain or rehome. To name a few Thoroughbreds I’ve rehomed to suitable families: Sodano, Meister Meister, Hot Ticketty Boo, Cry for Eternity, Phantom Choice and Court Crusader. I love the thoroughbred breed and there is so many in WA looking for their next step into life after racing
Phone: 0428724555
Social MediaSamantha Fitzpatrick
Banjup WA 6164
I have ridden horses for most of my life but in the last five years I've invested a lot of time in attending clinics and learning from some amazing trainers focusing on the foundations of horses and horsemanship. Recently I attended a seminar on Herd Dynamics, learning about the sensory soundness of horses. So far I have found it to be a strong tool in getting the best relationship and understanding of any equine. Thoroughbreds are highly trainable horses and I strongly believe in teaching horse and rider how to find and maintain a strong relationship, covering all basis of trauma and anxiety before refining your skills in your chosen discipline. Working with sensory soundness tools, I can increase the chances of finding you a horse who will excel in your chosen discipline instead of fighting with horses who don't have the emotional capacity for a particular job.
Phone: 0402622287
Social MediaShana Walters
Bullsbrook WA 6084
Having worked closely with some of the best trainers around the world, Shana has spent over a decade specialising in the re-education of challenging horses, including countless off the track Thoroughbreds. Shana’s passion is for Dressage, in which she competes at FEI level on horses of all breeds, and many of the horses she has developed have gone on to successfully compete in Show Horse, Dressage, Eventing and many other disciplines. Her focus is on creating happy, relaxed, well rounded and confident athletes, and offers post training and post sale support to owners.
Phone: 0427283111
Website: https://Www.shanawaltersequestrian.com
Social MediaSophie Warren
Mount Helena WA 6082
An Australian representative, FEI Dressage and Four Star Eventing competitor. Sophie is well known for her focus, professionalism and talent. She has as a strong affinity with the Thoroughbred horse and has built much of her career training horses off the track.
Phone: 0418117383
Website: https://www.sophiewarren.com.au/
Social MediaSuzanne Roberts
Moresby WA 6530
Qualified EA NCAS Coach Level One General & Non-Jumping 1996. EA SSTA 2010. Foundered and owned Remba Park, Baldivis from 1992 to 2010. Successful riding school and international horse sales, coached many jockey’s that have gone on to be successful within the racing industry, including Lucy Warwick, Simone Alteri, Renee Forrest, Chloe and Joey Azzopardi. Rehomed, educated, competed or sold 100’s of off the track horses with over the 30 years. Experience. In 2012, became a fast work track rider myself and then a licensed trainer. Currently living in Moresby, just north of Geraldton enjoying competing, coaching and a more relaxed lifestyle. Passionate about the qualities and talent of the thoroughbred horse and recognising attributes for where that individual horse can excel in what performance discipline after racing. Happy to help, train or give advice concerning the off the track thoroughbred.
Phone: 0409296505
Social MediaWendy Scott Mather
Bullsbrook WA 6084
I have spent my life working with T/b's. I pre trained many racehorses and have gone on to educate some and re home them. I teach full time on horses that I own which are 3 off the track educated Thoroughbreds. The ones I have rehomed have gone onto be successful adult riders' horses or show jumpers. I love how Thoroughbreds are so versatile in every discipline.
Phone: 0439976166
Website: www.halfhalt.com.au
Social MediaZoe Westthorp (Mercer)
Tutunup WA 6280
A southwest event rider with over 20 years experience in retraining off the track thoroughbreds. Zoe works with horses and owners to build trust and work through any problems that may arise. Zoe is a very compassionate trainer and loves the way the thoroughbred mind works.
Phone: 0403498839
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