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Patrionic Star | Rocky’s Venture into Western Dressage
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 | Azzy and his Big Personality
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 […]
Another Sunny Training Day
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, […]
Wooroloo International Three-Day Event
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 […]
Thunder God Returns to Compete in Sydney
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 […]
Clarenden Regent | Chilled Out Reggie and Keira
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 | Sister Intervention Pays Off
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 […]
Training Opportunities in Brigadoon
Hosted on a rare sunny day in July, our OTTWA Training Day saw 27 retired race horses attending lessons. This clinic provided riders with cross country, jumping and flatwork tuition, along with the opportunity to train in dressage protocol tests and jump a training round. Out on the lush green cross-country field, coach Wendy Cumming […]
SPPHAWA Competitors Dance Into the Spotlight
August tenth saw 36 retired racehorses entering SPPHAWA’S Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Partbred Dressage Championships. Hosted at the beautiful grounds of Magenup Equestrian Centre, competitors were treated to a lovely day in the sun despite the day before receiving significant downpours. Proudly sponsored by Off the Track WA, we were thrilled to see fresh faces participating […]
The Beachcomber | Jumping with Snoop
The Beachcomber is one of many versatile standardbreds enjoying their off the track career. Bred in 2013, this pacing gelding began his race career in 2016 for 15 starts. After three wins for lifetime earnings of $19,927, The Beachcomber retired from racing in 2017. Known as Snoop Dog, this handsome gelding was first introduced to […]
