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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 […]

Friday night at the State Equestrian Centre was a spectacle of beautiful retired racehorses competing at the Equestrian WA Horse and Rider of the Year competition. With three off-the-track feature classes and Fashions on the Field, Off the Track WA were proud to offer sponsorship to this event run by the Equestrian WA Show Horse […]

Stunning chestnut gelding, Patrionic Star retired from racing in January this year. By Starspangledbanner, this Glen Sparkes trained gelding concluded his racing career after 19 starts. Purchased straight from Sparkes, Patrionic Star entered into the loving home of Karen Hardy. When asked what drew Karen to purchase an off the track horse, she responded: “I’m […]

Ricco Dilo, a September born Standardbred gelding by Western Edition USA, never raced. Instead, Ricco Dilo remained with his owner and breeder for several years before being rehomed to Jessica Williams. Jess retrained Azzy herself, breaking him to saddle and developing him into a ridden mount. “He has a very sassy and fun personality,” Jessica […]

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, […]

Despite the miserable winter weather, Wooroloo International Three-Day event was a great success for many retired racehorses competing. With 92 thoroughbreds entered, the competition amongst the off-the-track riders was hotly contested, with many of the star classes seeing retired racehorses place in the top three. With three off the track exclusive classes, we were proud […]

After a successful 2024 trip, Off the Track WA are proud to sponsor young rider, Ella McCrum, and her wonderful retired racehorse, Thunder God, again at the 2025 Australian Interschool National Championships. Last year, Ella and ‘Alfie’ competed in the Combined Training 105cm class for Secondary students and several show jumping classes to claim 10th […]

Bred by Clarenden Standardbreds in Victoria, Clarenden Regent was born in 2007. By Modern Art USA, this bay gelding first began his pacing career in 2011. With several wins in his first year, along with consistently placing, Clarenden Regent looked to have a promising career. It was not until 2014 that this horse moved to […]

Really True by Martec retired from racing after only five starts. From these five starts, Really True claimed two third placings to acquire $1,250 in lifetime earnings. Trained by Gary Burger, Really True retired into the care of Nikita Hillier. While Nikita wasn’t particularly interested in purchasing a new horse, her sister insisted this was […]