What Has Been Happening with Retired Racehorses in 2024

The OTTWA Passport, providing traceability and access to all OTTWA incentives, surpassed 4,500 horses within our registry. Of the over 650 horses who were claimed this year, approximately half were horses who had retired from racing in 2023 or 2024. It has been fantastic to see these horses transitioning into new homes after racing, and […]

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OTTWA Interstate Competitors | Lascia Star Heading Back to the Eastern States

At the end of 2023, we were proud to sponsor thoroughbred mare, Lascia Star, as she competed at the Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships. Lascia Star (Stella) competed successfully at this event to claim Reserve Champion Off the Track Mare and fourth in the Open Small Hack Class. This year, Stella has continued her […]

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Horse Sense

Horse Sense is another wonderful equine assisted learning and therapy program supported through the OTTWA Community Fund. This program works with students, providing weekly group Wellness sessions interacting with horses. These sessions are highly beneficial for students experiencing mental health and difficulties such as anxiety, ADHD and autism, as well as those who have come […]

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Riding for the Disabled Association – Carine

Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australia – Carine Group Inc. (RDA Carine) are just one of our not-for-profit organizations funded through the launch of the OTTWA Community Fund. Volunteer based, this organization aims to provide the support necessary for people of all ages living with disabilities or mental health conditions to engage in […]

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Are You Bushfire Ready?

With the warm weather of summer incoming, it is time to prepare to protect yourself and your horses. Racing WA has prepared a comprehensive emergency information kit, including key contacts and resources, to assist in protecting Thoroughbred, Standardbreds and Greyhounds during a bushfire crisis (This information can also be useful for all horses and dogs) […]

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OTTWA Competitor Sponsorship | Thunder Gods Interschool Nationals

Last month, Off the Track WA (OTTWA) sponsored young rider, Ella McCrum, on her adventure across to Tamworth with her retired racehorse. Qualified to compete at the 2024 National Interschool Championships, Thunder God and Ella were one of over 400 horse and rider combinations to compete. Hosted at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre […]

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Event Sponsorship Application – 2025

Event Sponsorship Applications for Events hosted in Feb 2025 to July 2025 – Open Nov 06 to Jan 10.

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Off the Track WA | Perth Royal Show 2024 Results

We were thrilled to see so many familiar, and new, faces at this years Perth Royal Show. Both Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds were well represented this year on the main arena. We are excited to announce our 2024 Winners: šŸµ Supreme Standardbred awarded to ā€˜ITSNOTOVAā€™ šŸµ Supreme Thoroughbred awarded to ā€˜Regalo Amanteā€™ šŸ† ā€˜Admirals Christmasā€™ Supreme […]

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OTTWA Interstate Competitors | 2024 Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Championships

We are eager to hear and follow along with the results of our sponsored riders, Serena and Ella, as they compete at the Australian Interschool Championships in Tamworth. Competition begin on Thursday for Serena and Pryzwin, who will be riding down the centerline for the dressage phase of the competition. Friday will see the pair […]

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OTTWA Retraining and Rehoming Program | Checking in on Sid and Blake

Off the Track WA enjoy keeping up to date with rehomed horses through the OTTWA Retraining and Rehoming Program. Recently, we reached out to Blake Acacio who rehomed standardbred gelding, Sir Sid, in May. Having previously rehomed ā€˜Aint Misbehavin NZā€™ (Kobe) from the OTTWA Retraining and Rehoming Program in 2021, Blake was well acquainted with […]

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