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.
From Track to Turf: Dixie’s Now Blossoming
Four years ago, Jack Archibald spotted a striking retired racehorse advertised on Instagram through Racing NSW’s Team Thoroughbred program. Drawn in by her athletic build and calm expression, he saw potential in the bay mare—formerly known as Mikkeyday—now rebranded as Dixie—as a future star on the polo field. “I loved the type of her,” Jack […]
From the Racetrack to a Fresh Start: Port George’s Journey with Team Thoroughbred
Not every Thoroughbred finds their calling on the track. For horses like Port George, he found his calling in the arena. Following his retirement from racing and with some nurturing and retraining at Team Thoroughbred NSW, “dear little Port George”, as previous owner Robyn Knight referred to him, proved that life after racing can be […]
Keeping It All In The Family
Team Thoroughbred NSW’s retraining facilities ensure that industry participants have an avenue to rehome their horses if their rehoming efforts have not been successful when they decide to retire their horses or not commence racing them. One such horse purchased recently purchased from Team Thoroughbred was retired Thoroughbred All Up Tee Kay (Billy). Lisa Radford […]
Heat Stress: How to Recognise & Respond
By Dr Claire Moore What is heat stress? Heat stress is a life-threatening emergency affecting horses training in hot conditions and can be extremely dangerous for handlers. Therefore, it is important that we can recognise this condition as early as possible, and treat affected horses promptly. Signs of heat stress include: Rapid or heavy breathing […]
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