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Sweet Snitty | Project turned Heart Horse
Sweet Snitty is a 2014 Snitzel gelding, bred in New South Wales. Trained by Lloyd Kennewell initially, Sweet Snitty had a very successful career start with several wins and placings within his first ten races. In March 2021, Sweet Snitty was transitioned to training briefly with Cody Morgan, before making the move to Western Australia […]
OTTWA Clinic Wrap-Up | State Equestrian Centre Clinics
On August 17, Off the Track WA hosted another Training Day at the State Equestrian Centre. With coaches such as Denise Barker, Jennifer Bailey and Les Bunning, 14 retired racehorses were in attendance. Horses in attendance included regular attendee’s Young John and Each Way Tom. Other notable attendees included The Anvil, who was freshly retired […]
IAM LAMBROS | Show Horse Jack
IAM LAMBROS is a New Zealand bred Standardbred gelding born in 2013; Bred by Stavros Kolovos and owned through his racing career by trainer, Craig Abercromby. IAM LAMBROS raced for an impressive 181 starts, with 13 wins and 38 places. IAM LAMBROS retired in December 2022 with $130,034 in lifetime earnings. Known as ‘Jack’, IAM […]
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 […]
OTTWA Retraining and Rehoming Program | Checking in on Midas and Amber
Following on from our previous check-in with Sir Sid, Off the Track WA have continued to reach out for updates on previously rehomed horses. This month we caught up with what ‘The Midas Touch’ was doing at his new home with Amber Kidd and her family. Having learnt of the OTTWA Retraining program through a […]
Mervyn | On and Off the Track
Mervyn is a 2013 Henny Hughes gelding who proved to be a talent on the racetrack. Trained by Luke Fernie, Mervyn raced across an extensive career of 57 starts for 10 wins, 16 seconds and four thirds. Piloted around by many of WA’s jockeys throughout his career, Mervyn was rehomed after racing to jockey, Jade […]
Proxy | From Tenured Racer to Future All Rounder
Thoroughbred gelding, Proxy, had an extensive racing career before retiring into his off the track life. By the Irish stallion, Authorized, Proxy was bred in 2011 in New South Wales. Beginning racing with NSW trainer, Allan Denham, Proxy’s career was rather hit or miss; with two wins in his first ten starts, along with a […]
OTTWA Clinic Wrap-Up | Baldivis Classic Clinic
On August 10, Off the Track WA hosted a Classic Clinic at Baldivis Equestrian and Pony Club. With coaches, Krystal Wang, Dianne Colley and Karen Spice, over 30 retired racehorses registered for this clinic. We were thrilled to see so many horses utilizing the lessons offered at OTTWA clinics to develop further into their off […]
Me ‘n’ Taz | Talented Taz and Coles
Bred by Phil Naylor in WA, Me ‘N’ Taz entered the world in August 2012. By Pitleco and out of Miss Ghataas, Me ‘N’ Taz began his racing career in late 2016. With 20 starts under Naylor, Me ‘N’ Taz was then transferred to Nathan Turvey for a further 15 starts, with several placings and […]
Howdy Dazz | Confident and Trainable Simba
Howdy Dazz NZ, a 2011 Pacer by Falcon Seelster, began his racing career in 2014. Trained by Peter Tilbrook, Howdy Dazz NZ paced for a total of 19 starts, winning two and placing in four others. Howdy Dazz retired from racing in 2017 with $12,070 in lifetime earnings. Following retirement, Howdy Dazz was rehomed to […]
