Team Thoroughbred NSW Equine Welfare
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.
Keeping Cool: Caring for Thoroughbreds in Hot Weather
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 […]
Team Thoroughbred takes on the King of the Ranges
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 […]
Team Thoroughbred graduate on road to Equimillion
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 […]
Refractor’s Heroic New Chapter
When retired racehorse Refractor left the track and joined Racing NSW’s Team Thoroughbred program, no one could have predicted that just months later, he’d be riding into floodwaters on a rescue mission. But that’s exactly what happened when heavy rain caused devastating flooding in the Manning River region of NSW this past May. His new […]
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