Meet the 2024 OTT Horse of the Year, as awarded by Equestrian WA and sponsored by Off the Track WA… Lost East Estees, competed as The Diamond Thief by Katherine Joyce. With a resume consistent of several wins, including the 2018 and 2021 Equestrian in the Park Grand Prix classes with rider Sir Mark Todd […]

Learn about the 2024 off the track nominations through Equestrian WA All West is a sixteen year old Thoroughbred gelding often competed in show jumping by rider/owner, Sophie Stott. In 2024, All West won the High-Point OTT Senior Show Jumping title at the Perth Royal Agricultural Show.   Distribute is a eleven year old Thoroughbred […]

Off the Track WA (OTTWA), in partnership with Equestrian Western Australia (EWA), are proud to provide riders and handlers of retired thoroughbreds and standardbreds with affordable education opportunities. OTTWA clinics are structured to accommodate varying education and skill levels of both riders and horses in a supportive and encouraging environment. Lessons are conducted by experienced […]

While Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds are wonderful competition and pleasure riding horses, they also make superb companions for equine-assisted learning programs. ℹ️ What is Equine-Assisted Learning? Building a relationship with horses to improve confidence and understanding of energy, movement and communication. Through groundwork, grooming, and general interaction with the horses, participants in equine-assisted learning programs develop […]

With the new year fast approaching, it is important to start the year strong. Be sure to have all your ducks in a row to ensure yourself a successful 2025 season with your retired racehorses. Ensure you have renewed your Equestrian WA membership, utilizing the 10% OTTWA discount on offer! All Equestrian WA information and […]

Earlier this month, SPPHAWA hosted their inaugural Dressage Championships for Standardbreds, including Thoroughbreds for the first time. With a wonderful variety of horses entered, below are the Champion and Reserve Champion results from the day.   Standardbred Prep Section 🏆 – Al Guerrero & Rachel Palmer 🥈 – Deck the Halls & Erena Barnes Standardbred […]

10% OFF EWA Membership Discounts Off the Track WA and Equestrian Western Australia | 2025 Benefits and Discounts Off the Track WA are happy to continue our partnership with Equestrian WA in 2025, bringing forth more incentives for owners of retired racehorses. In 2024, we took a long look at what was on offer and […]

November saw the last of the OTTWA Clinic series hosted south of the river. On November 10, Off the Track WA hosted an Encouragement Clinic at Magenup Equestrian Centre. With Rebecca Thomas and Don Hawkins coaching, we had a lovely day with some wonderful young and green retired racehorses. Of the horses in attendance, three […]

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 […]

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 […]