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Off the Track Stallion Travels East
Born from a family of horsemen and women, Eva Shore and her unnamed and unraced Thoroughbred stallion are looking to take on Sydney’s Equestriad and Melbourne International Three-Day Event. Though bred and registered in the Australian Studbook, Sachella Clifford Rose never raced and instead set his sights on an eventing career. Below are their 2025 […]
Not An Act | From Racehorse to Equestrian Partner
Not an Act, affectionately known as Daisy, retired from racing in 2019 after 15 starts. During her career, this lovely mare by Akhenaton claimed three wins and three seconds, racing at local tracks in Belmont and Pinjarra, as well as country tracks in Narrogin and Carnarvon. Today, Daisy enjoys a fulfilling second career as an […]
Off the Track Connections with Overpass
With the highly anticipated KIA QUOKKA later today, we took the opportunity to dive into some off-the-track horses connected to none other than the QUOKKA champ, OVERPASS. Sired by Vancouver, Overpass shares parentage with several horses here in Western Australia who’ve found new homes and careers. While they may not have matched Overpass’s staggering […]
Off the Track Connections with the Nullarbor
Tonight, Gloucester Park will be abuzz with excitement as the 2025 Tabtouch Nullarbor race is held. There are some wonderful Standardbreds entered, many of which have connections to horses sold through the OTTWA Retraining Programs! GEE HEZA SPORT is a Bond Racing trained mare by SportsWriter USA. The following horses are also by SportsWriter USA […]
River Dance | A Graceful Transition from Racing to Equestrian Excellence
Born in 2012, River Dance is a gelding who has transitioned smoothly from racing to a new life with Christy Poulsen. With a career that included 36 racing starts, 8 wins, and 8 placings, River earned just under $300,000. Since retiring in 2021, River has seamlessly moved into other equestrian disciplines. Rehomed directly from racing […]
True Detective | A New Chapter Off the Track
After an impressive career with Chris Waller Racing and Gangemi Racing, True Detective has now launched into his off-the-track career with Kerry Long. This 2016 gelding, by Shamus Award, finished his racing career with 42 starts, five wins, and 12 placings, earning over $700,000 in prize money. True Detective has made the transition from the […]
Lovely Lascia Star shines on the National Stage
Lascia Star, proudly sponsored by Off the Track WA, has concluded her successful eastern states campaign with a fourth placing in the Small Show Hack class at the Show Horse Council of Australasia Grand National Saddle Horse and Rider Championships. Competing against the finest show horses in the country, Stella has consistently held her ground […]
Esperance Equestrian Club Hosts First Training Camp for Retired Racehorses in 2025
Last month, Esperance Equestrian Club hosted its first Training Camp, proudly sponsored by Off the Track WA. This clinic offered a valuable opportunity to support horses from regional areas, with a notable number of retired racehorses participating in the lessons. The lessons were led by coaches Nellandra Henry, Deb Spencer, Sally Leigh-Woods, and Elizabeth Wakely-Dawes. […]
Lyall and Two are Eastern Bound
Eventing regular, Riley Lyall, and his team of two Thoroughbreds are heading over to join the off the track horses competing at Camden Equestriad and Melbourne International Three-Day Event. Stopping over in Adelaide to compete on his warmblood gelding, GI Caramba, Riley will compete retired racehorses, Out of Line and Order Is Restored in Sydney […]
Reba Dawn | Have Faith in Little Faith
Reba Dawn is a 2018 born mare by sire, Shalaa. Having never raced, Reba Dawn has no racing history and instead was ‘retired’ direct to equestrian pursuits. Owned initially by Danielle Foley, in 2023 Reba Dawn was purchased by Christine and Michaela Earnshaw. “When I first saw Faith, I instantly fell in love with her,” […]
