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Vengeance of War | Only Love, not War, for Vengi
Vengeance of War was bred in New South Wales in 2015. By Declaration of War and out of Bunda Grande, this gelding began his racing career in 2017. Trained by several trainers, such as: Grant and Alana Williams, Peter Fernie, Jody Mclaughlin and Zach Tyler, Vengeance of War raced for a total of nineteen starts. […]
OTTWA Clinic Wrap-Up | Double Classic Clinics in June
On June 15, OTTWA in partnership with Equestrian WA, hosted a Classic Clinic at Magenup Equestrian Centre. We had 29 retired racehorses entered into this clinic, with lessons coached by Denise Barker, Wendy Cummings, and Linda Page. The weather was beautiful, if not a bit brisk in the morning. We saw a great range of […]
Sense of Self | Small but Mighty Little Mare
Sense of Self is a 2016 Thoroughbred mare by the stallion, Smug. Beginning her race training with Misty Bazeley, Sense of Self never raced or trialed and instead retired from racing before ever hitting the racetrack. Known around the stables as ‘Minty’, Sense of Self was purchased from Kelly Whitelock in 2021 by Hannah Steinhoff. […]
OTTWA Clinic Wrap-Up | May Encouragement Clinic and June Training Day
Clinic season is in full bloom! On the 18th of May, OTTWA in conjunction with Equestrian WA hosted our first 2024 Encouragement Clinic at the State Equestrian Centre. These clinics are designed to offer a welcoming and encouraging environment for young and green retired racehorses to attend. We saw a multitude of retired racehorses in […]
Pocketknockoutking | Dressage King and Jumping Knockout
At seventeen years old, Pocketknockoutking is thriving in his off the track career. Bred in New Zealand, this Johar gelding began his racing career in 2009 with trainer, Frank Maynard. After eight starts, with one win and one second placing, Pocketknockoutking retired from racing in late 2010 with $10,880 in lifetime earnings. In 2018, “Joe” […]
Over Armed | Entering into Endurance and Beyond
Over Armed is a 2015 Standardbred gelding by New Zealand stallion, Changeover NZ. Bred in Western Australia and originally trained by Kyle Anderson, Over Armed paced in 164 starts throughout his career. Later trained by Karen Wallrodt in his career, Over Armed retired in early 2024 after six career wins, 28 placings, and lifetime earnings […]
Carradine | Super Cash Exceeding Expectations!
Four-year-old thoroughbred gelding, Carradine, never raced. Although bred with the intention to be raced, Carradine instead was rehomed to Marissa Marriott, who took on the unhandled two year old colt and worked with him to become an eventer. By God has Spoken and out of Just de Lovely, Carradine has developed into a handsome horse […]
Awesome Sister | Little Ruby is Pretty Awesome!
This lovely little mare, raced under the name of Awesome Sister, entered the world in August of 2018. By Awesome Rock, and out of Sister Madrid, Awesome Sister raced under trainer, Coreen Maynard. After several trials and three starts, Awesome Sister retired from racing in early 2023. Following retirement, Awesome Sister—Ruby—was rehomed to off the […]
Nothing In Between | Simon Trades Harness Racing for Endurance Riding
Nothing In Between by GRINFROMEARTOEAR USA entered the world in October of 2009 as a bay gelding bred by the Howie Family. Trained by Les Harding in South Australia, Nothing In Between began his pacing career in 2012. After two years in South Australia racing under Harding, Nothing In Between then moved to Western Australia […]
OTTWA Interstate Competitor Sponsorship | Isabella and Flanno Set for Melbourne
Finalizing the expanding group of West Australian riders competing at Melbourne International 3DE on retired racehorses is Isabella Day and off the track gelding, Flanno. Competed as BML Blackjack, Flanno and Isabella will be competing in the Off the Track CCI2*-L. Eldest of the retired racehorses at eighteen years old, Flanno retired from racing in […]
