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.
Heart, Heritage, and Horses: Thoroughbreds Take Centre Stage at the 157th Bathurst Royal Show
The Bathurst Royal Show conducted by the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Association opened from the 1st to the 3rd of May 2026. This year marked the 157th Show for the region, a milestone in a legacy that dates to the mid-19th century. Showcasing the depth of talent 42 thoroughbreds competed throughout the weekend across […]
The Royal Standard: Showcasing the Versatility of the Retired Racehorse
The Sydney Royal Easter Show remains the ultimate proving ground for the versatile Thoroughbred, and this year’s Thoroughbred Day was a resounding testament to the breed’s incredible capacity for a second act. Within the show ring, the stars of the turf transitioned seamlessly into icons of elegance, proving that life after racing is just the […]
Ex-racehorse turned vaulting powerhouse
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. […]
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 […]
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