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What an event it was in Melbourne, with several Western Australian riders and their off the track Thoroughbreds finishing in the top 10 of their classes. Young Event Horse Championships The event began with the Young Event Horse Championships, which featured sponsored horse and rider, Pride of Merisi and Charlee Morton-Sharp in the five-year-old division. […]

This 2005 mare retired from racing after only one start. ‘Tayla’ never took to life as a pacer and instead was used as a broodmare before making the transition into an off the track mount. Taken under the wing of Bayley Thomas, Peregrine Lily began the process towards a ridden career. In 2017, Tayla was […]

We have truly reached the winter season, with cold weather, rain and wind slowing down Perth and surrounding areas. Of course, this didn’t stop dedicated riders from preparing their off the track mounts for Brigadoon’s first CCN of the year. The event featured three OTTWA-sponsored classes, offering significant opportunities for retired racehorses in performance homes. […]

Racing under trainers such as Adam Durrant and Tom Wolfe, Garage Days accumulated thirty starts for four wins and 12 placings. This lovely seven-year-old gelding earned over $100k in lifetime earnings before injury ended his racing career. Rehomed to Cassie Easthope, Garage Days transitioned into his off-the-track career. Luckily for Gary, Cassie has plenty of […]

Off the Track WA have proudly agreed to sponsor 91 events between January to July 2025, with each of these competitions providing opportunities for retired racehorses. How many events do OTTWA sponsor? 10 Gold Sponsorships – two more than 2024 12 Silver Sponsorships – two more than 2024 62 Bronze Sponsorships – four more than […]

Ten-year-old, Moet De Vega, retired from racing in 2022. Trained by Sean and Jake Casey, Moet De Vega (by Lope De Vega) raced a total of twenty-one starts for three wins and two seconds. Throughout his career, Moet earned just over $72,000 (including bonuses). Purchased straight off the track by Jodie Edwards, Moet was ready […]

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 […]

Kings Meadow Polo Grounds was abuzz with activity on the first weekend of May. Hosted by the Standardbred Pleasure and Performance Horse Association of Western Australia, Off the Track WA were proud to sponsor the SPPHAWA Dual Code Spectacular for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, along with sponsoring our own classes entitled the OTT Classic. Featuring a […]

After a tricky week leading up to the event, with Charlee’s mum sustaining an injury that left her seated on the sidelines, our Off the Track WA team of horses made their way to Equestriad. Thanks to the comradery amongst these riders, Riley assisted Charlee with preparing her two horses in the lead up to […]

Bred in Queensland by Furlong Stud, seventeen-year-old Petersburg has well and truly settled into life off the track. After eight racing starts for one win, Petersburg retired from racing in 2014. Owned by Patricia Gordon, owner of Sandeli Equestrian Centre, Petersburg (Pete) met Eva McCaron. Looking to return to riding after twenty years after promising […]