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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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,” […]

The 2025 WAYER International Horse Trials saw a record number of retired racehorses, with 147 Thoroughbreds competing across two days of intense competition. The Off the Track (OTT) horses showcased impressive athleticism, talent, and trainability, with many earning top placements. The event featured three OTTWA-sponsored classes, offering significant opportunities for retired racehorses in performance homes. […]

Isobel Stevens-Menzie and her retired racehorse, Distribute, are joining the OTT team heading to Adelaide and Melbourne. After competing at Melbourne International Three-Day Event last year, Isobel and Distribute are returning to the eastern states for the Adelaide Equestrian Festival. Competing alongside Super Maxi and Azugo in the three-star, Distribute is aiming for international success. […]

After a successful competition in Melbourne in 2024, Ellie Gough and her gelding, Azugo, are returning to the eastern states to compete at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival and Melbourne International Three-Day Event. Having won the Best Performed OTT title at Melbourne International Three-Day Event in 2024, Ellie and Azugo are aiming for more success at […]

Eventing brothers, Super Maxi and Ocean’s Fifteen, are gearing up for another eastern states campaign. Young rider, Charlee Morton-Sharp, will ride these near-identical Redoute’s Choice geldings at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival and Melbourne International Three-Day Event. Below are their 2025 results: Super Maxi Capel CCI-S – CCI3*-S – FIRST WAYER International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S […]