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Off the Track WA (OTTWA) is extending support for Pony Club WA to encourage and reinforce links throughout the equestrian community state-wide. OTTWA, a program of Racing and Wagering Western Australia, promotes the versatility of thoroughbred and standardbred horses and assists their transition to life as companion, pleasure or performance horses. The sponsorship agreement with […]

Equestrian WA (EWA) is thrilled to announce the expansion of Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) long-standing support of the equestrian community and increased benefits for owners of retired racehorses in the state. The sponsorship agreement, which runs until the end of 2024, elevates RWWA’s Off the Track WA (OTTWA) program to exclusive Principal Partner […]

Bo Night, more commonly known as Coalminer was a 1982 gelding by Lord Edan out of Miss Meg breed by Panizza in WA. In 1987 he underwent minor surgery with Capel-based vet Dr Peter Daley. It eventuated the gelding did not race or trial and came under the care of Dr Daley, his wife Robbie […]

All West & Sophie Stott | A Talented Combination Heading East. Off the Track WA is excited to announce sponsorship of show jumpers All West and Sophie Stott for their Eastern States campaign. Familiar names in the WA show jumping circuit, and proud representatives of retired racehorses this combination have their eyes set on the […]

Off the Track WA is pleased to announce sponsorship of the Ripplebrook Equestrian Vaulting Academy’s (REVA) 2022 National Vaulting Championships campaign with their thoroughbred, Homme.   Homme, a 2002 gelding by Surtee was bred by the late George Daly and foaled at Korilya Stud in Busselton. Homme went on to race his first 23 of […]

Tims Portrait, a 2011 gelding by Modern Art USA, was named after part owner, the late Tim Earnshaw. Mr. Earnshaw, a respected trainer and reinsman purchased his namesake as a yearling. Mr. Earnshaw always intended on waiting until the gelding was at least four years old before racing him. Tims Portraits siblings had all been […]

A 2009 Cape North gelding, Hava Little Faith made it no further than three trials with trainer Holly Palmer before retiring from his fleeting racing career. Purchased in 2011 from the Perth Magic Millions sales by Holly, she saw Hava Little Faith through from his initial breaking and race education.   While Hava Little Faith […]

Off the Track WA is proud to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the OTTWA Passport. The passport initiative helps Racing and Wagering Western Australia maintain links with retired racehorses and better understand their lives and locations after racing. Since its launch in August 2020, the initiative has received great support from both the off the […]

Empire Down, a 2010 grey mare by Grey Swallow, proved her heart was not in racing – retiring from the track after only three starts. Affectionately known as Dora, Empire Down was rehomed to Rosa and Brittany Porter who introduced Dora to eventing. In early 2018, Keyara Guthrie was on the lookout for a new […]

Hughey the Hammer, a 2014 gelding by USA stallion Somebeachsomewhere retired from racing in 2017 after two starts with trainer Kat Warwick. Hughey was rested before Bayley Thomas was engaged to provide the gentle gelding with a ridden education and find him a home.   Bayley, who rehomed Hughey privately and is now an OTTWA […]