News & Stories
Checking in with the OTTWA Retraining Program
We checked in with our OTTWA Retrainers to see how their horses are developing in their off the track re-training. Here are some of the comments we received regarding two of our beautiful horses available for rehoming: “Yes Miss Jane has been super all week. Janey has become a little delight to ride. She has […]
Off the Track Horses Dazzle at Gosnells
Gosnells Riding and Pony Club hosted their annual Summer Show Offs on February 9th, showcasing horses from all breeds. Off the Track WA were proud to sponsor the Standardbred and Thoroughbred classes, with twelve retired racehorses entered to compete. As always, the Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds were presented impeccably by their handlers, with some super and […]
Lost East Estee’s Claims Another Win
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 […]
2024 OTT Horse of the Year award nominees
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 […]
MOONLIGHTSSHADOW | The story of helpful Shadow and Paula
Shadow Play USA gelding, Moonlightsshadow, is a West Australian bred and raced Standardbred. With a career of 120 starts, Moonlightsshadow won a total of four races to earn $41,645 in lifetime earnings. Bred, owned and trained by Jerime Steele, Moonlightsshadow retired from his pacing career in 2023. Although not initially in the market for an […]
Tiff Has Spoken | Sweet Big Buzz Ready to Jump
Tiff Has Spoken is a thoroughbred gelding aptly named after his sire, God Has Spoken and dam, Tiffany Island. Tiff Has Spoken first trialed in 2019, before entering his first race in 2020. Following a career of 37 starts, Tiff Has Spoken retired from racing in 2022 with four wins and ten placings. Trained by […]
OUR BOBBYDAZZLER | Endurance has Bobby written all over it
Standardbred gelding, Our BobbyDazzler, entered into the world in December of 2012. Bred and owned by Shelley Burton, Our BobbyDazzler started his racing career in late 2015 with several trials before his first official start in January of 2016. ‘Bobby’ had an extensive career on the track, with 94 starts to claim nine wins and […]
2025 Clinic Season
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 […]
Royal Command | From Racing to Jumping Superstar
Royal Command is a Street Sense gelding, born in Western Australia with Peters Investments. Trialing originally in 2016, Royal Command continued on in racing for several more years. He retired in 2021 after 25 starts, trained by Jason Pateman, Williams Racing and Durrant Racing. With career highlights of seven wins to claim over $300,000 in […]
Retired Racehorses in Equine-Assisted Learning Programs
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 […]
