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 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 […]
Team Thoroughbred Graduates Shine Bright at Equimillion 2024
The Equimillion event, held over the October long weekend, was a powerful showcase of the incredible potential of retired racehorses, highlighting the results of much dedication and training. Team Thoroughbred NSW, proudly watched as several of its graduates stepped into the arena to compete. For these former racehorses, once celebrated for their speed and stamina […]
Cellulitis
By Dr Claire Moore The ongoing high levels of rainfall can cause an increase in the occurrence of cellulitis as skin moistens and softens, therefore becoming more susceptible to infection. What is cellulitis? Cellulitis refers to a painful bacterial infection occurring beneath the skin, in soft tissues. The hindlimbs of the horse are most commonly […]
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