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 social, emotional and physical competencies. These programs often are beneficial to neuro-divergent children and adults, along with those with physical disabilities, trauma and/or mental health difficulties.

Off the Track WA fund several equine-assisted learning programs across the state through the OTTWA Community Fund. These programs incorporate retired racehorses within their herds, most of which are in their elderly years and enjoying a life of semi-retirement. Through the connections established with the horses and participants, everyone benefits from equine-assisted learning.

This is just one of the MANY ways in which retired racehorses can be used in their lives after racing.