Team Thoroughbred NSW is the heart of Racing NSW’s commitment to the Thoroughbred horse, operating under our motto, “For the love of the horse”. Racing NSW’s extensive equine welfare department encompasses a range of initiatives to ensure the welfare of NSW Thoroughbred racehorses.
RAPHA, AN UNRACED SON OF SHOOTING TO WIN, FOUND HIS CALLING OUTSIDE THE RACETRACK AFTER BEING RETIRED AND TRANSFORMING INTO A PRIZED VAULTING HORSE When retired racehorse Rapid Fire, now lovingly called Rapha, first stepped off the track in New South Wales, not one person could have foreseen the incredible second career that awaited him. […]
With another Australian summer on the horizon, horse owners across New South Wales are reminded that rising temperatures can quickly challenge the comfort and wellbeing of retired Thoroughbreds. Whether enjoying life in a paddock or light work, these horses still require attentive summer management to stay healthy and hydrated. Understanding Heat Stress Horses rely on […]
FIVE TEAM THOROUGHBRED HORSES FROM BELLTREES FARM UNDERTOOK WEEKS OF RETRAINING TO COMPETE IN THE KING OF THE RANGES STOCKMAN’S CHALLENGE IN THE UPPER HUNTER The King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge is a multi-day event in Murrurundi NSW, celebrating the traditional skills of Australian stockmen and women through a series of tests in cattle […]
YOUNG RIDER DANIELLE O’HARA AND HER HORSE UNCLE SAM HAVE BOTH ENJOYED THE JOURNEY THAT WILL TAKE THEM TO THEIR SECOND EQUIMILLION IN OCTOBER When Danielle O’Hara first laid eyes on Uncle Sam, it wasn’t just his handsome looks or elegant frame that stood out, it was his kind eyes. That, along with the instant […]
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