OTTWA Network Retrainers
OTTWA Network Retrainers are a group of retrainers who have been successful through the application process and are recognized as professional retrainers of retired racehorses. These retrainers are independent businesses working to retrain retired racehorses in preparation for their off the track careers.
If you require assistance getting in contact with a network retrainer, contact OTTWA Administrator – Jackie Wilson – jackie.wilson@rwwa.com.au
Become a Network Retrainer
Help shape the start of a retired racehorses journey by becoming a Network Retrainer.
This operates separately from our official OTTWA program and is designed to support retrainers in sourcing, retraining, and rehoming Off The Track Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.
Network Retrainers source horses through their own connections or with our assistance in linking them with industry participants.
We provide support to approved Network Retrainers to help with the retraining and rehoming process, and the Retrainer retains the sale price of the horse.
Additionally, the key requirements for approval as a Network Retrainer include:
- Holding an ABN (a simple free process to acquire one if needed)
- Carrying a minimum of $5 million in public liability insurance (often included in property insurance)
- Retraining and rehoming at least two horses per racing season
If you currently actively work retraining Thoroughbreds or Standardsbreds straight from racing, we encourage participants to submit an expression of interest below, or for more information on the initiative, please contact offthetrackwa@rwwa.com.au
Ferne Faulkner - Hillside Equestrian
Kendenup WA 6323
Phone: +61 427 230 280
Social MediaLinda Brenzi - Lyndam Park Equestrian
Cardup WA 6122
Growing up around the trotting tracks alongside her father, Linda Brenzi has been riding horses since she was merely three years old. Outgrowing ponies quickly, Linda graduated onto riding her first thoroughbred at eleven years old and has remained doing so ever since. Heavily involved in show horse, Linda has competed up to State and National level, winning several Horse of the Year titles and Perth Royal Show Championships. Throughout this time, Linda has sourced and ridden many off the track horses, turning them into competitive performance horses. Linda has worked as a clerk of the course for Perth Racing and Racing and Wagering WA for several years now, utilizing off the track horses as her chosen mount. Linda has a team of three retired racehorses in which she rotates through for this position and has found that they are all intelligent and hard-working horses both on and off the track. Having direct access to horses throughout their careers, Linda is often asked to source potential competition mounts from the racehorses following their retirement. Alongside colleague, Jade Tangaroa, Linda has assisted in the rehoming of many retired racehorses through their Rehome a Racehorse service.
Phone: 0414749370
Website: https://www.rehomearacehorse.com.au/
Social MediaMelanie and Ivy Parsons
Tenterden WA 6322
Melanie, Justin and Ivy have a combined 100 years of experience working with thoroughbreds. Justin Parsons is a third generation racehorse trainer, while Melanie and Ivy are both renowned members of the equestrian community. Melanie Parsons has competed and produced many retired racehorses to national level success in Show Horse and Show Jumping. Ivy Parsons has followed in her parents footsteps and serves as the active rider of the team, competing in show jumping and eventing recently, with a childhood full of show horse accolades.
Phone: 0457138779
Social MediaMichael Dagastino - Oakford Equestrian
Oakford WA 6121
Owned and operated by renowned horseman, Michael Dagostino, Oakford Equestrian has a level of experience second to none in the selection, training, competing and selling of retired racehorses. Michael Dagastino and his family are long-time participants within the racing industry, along with being a dedicated competitor in several disciplines, such as eventing, polo, show jumping and show horse. Michael himself has competed up to the highest levels in Eventing across Australia and continues to compete regularly upon his team of retired racehorses, such as The Mentalist. The Oakford Equestrian facility comprises of 200 acres and has an extensive range of facilities which allow the off the track horses to have a unique opportunity to experience a range of different environments. Michael and his team at Oakford Equestrian specialize in ensuring off the track horses are exposed to a variety of scenarios, and in doing so, set horses up well for their lives after racing.
Phone: +61 418 906 277
Website: http://www.oakfordequestrian.com/
Social MediaSammy Bain - Just Sport Horses
Gabbadah WA 6041
Sammy Bain of Just Sport Horses has over 15 years of riding experience, including competing up to four star in eventing, and jumping over 1.35m. Sammy has competed nationally throughout Australia, and internationally with mounted games. Sammy has been responsible for rehoming numerous off the track thoroughbreds, training some along the levels of eventing. Horses trained by Sammy are trained with a focus on fitness and slowly developing muscles.
Phone: 0419393528
Website: https://www.facebook.com/sbequestrian
Social MediaTegan Cook and Alan Campbell - Brocklesby Equestrian
Herne Hill WA 6056
Team Brocklesby consists of trainer, Alan Campbell, and professional rider, Tegan Cook. Between them, Tegan and Alan have a combined experience of more than 60 years in the horse industry, exhibiting long term success in the field of training, producing, and selling competition horses. Alan and Tegan have experience starting and breaking in horses, as well as then furthering their education to be confident to enter and succeed in the competition arena. Tegan and Alan hold high standards of professionalism – a key to their sustained success over many years. This pair are renowned for producing horses into eventers, as both have competed up to an international level. However, they also regularly compete and train in dressage and show jumping to ensure the horses are given the best opportunity to succeed in their second careers. Tegan Cook has produced many talented eventers out of retired racehorses, with her most recent candidates being Platoon, earner of over $800,000 on the racetrack, and She Skates, who raced once and has since proven to be a much more competitive eventer. Under Tegan and Alan’s guidance, retired racehorses are established and prepared for their future careers after racing.
Phone: 0408299977
Social MediaTiarnna Robertson - T.B Racing
Beechboro WA 6063
While being an active and licensed trainer of race horses, Tiarnna Robertson also actively competes and retrains off the track horses. Competing in dressage, event and show jumping, Tiarnna Robertson has evented up to one star, show jumped 130cm, and competed in dressage up to elementary. Tiarnna has broken in and competed horses to win classes at both State and National level and has an understanding of how to retrain racehorses to new careers after racing.
Phone: +61 421 178 101
Website: https://www.tiarnnarobertsonracing.com/
Social MediaTim and Tracey Ellis - Ellison Park
Karnup WA 6176
Tim and Tracey Ellis own and operate Ellison Park, a beautiful 115-acre property in Hopeland, dedicated to the training of horses. This property is designed and set-up with the re-education of off the track horses in mind, allowing them to transition from racehorses into future eventers and show jumpers. Tracey Ellis has been riding since the age of nine, where she rode at Kojonup and King River Pony Club. Tracey grew up under the watchful eye of Olympian, Sonja Johnson, and has competed up to three-star in eventing; this includes competing at one of Australia’s largest events, Melbourne International Three-Day Event. Tim Ellis has been riding since the age of five, attending pony club and then progressing up to compete upon the Senior Eventing Squad. Tim has many accolades to his name in the eventing scene and has been the Rider Representative and a member of the State Eventing Squad for many years. Tim also served five years as a mounted policeman, holding the position of Patrol and Trainer Officer. Whilst an officer, Tim retrained retired racehorse, Blackhaven, to go on to win the WA Police Horse Event at the Perth Royal Show only nine months following his retirement from racing. Tim has also competed at Melbourne and Adelaide Three-Day Events. Together, Tim and Tracey have combined their talents to establish Ellison Park Equestrian Centre. Tim and Tracey have a wealth of knowledge between them to take retired racehorses off the track and turn them into show jumping and eventing mounts in their off the track careers.
Phone: +61 439 402 819
Website: www.ellisonpark.com.au
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