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Excellence on Display at the Thoroughbred Spring Fair
The Hawkesbury Showground came alive on November 7–8 as passionate equestrians gathered in full force for the Thoroughbred Spring Fair. Dedicated entirely to retired Thoroughbred racehorses, the two-day event showcased the incredible adaptability of the breed across led and ridden show horse classes, dressage and show jumping. As a proud supporter of Life After Racing […]
Team Thoroughbred NSW Graduates Take Centre Stage at Equimillion
Equimillion, Australia’s premier event celebrating retired Thoroughbred racehorses, once again highlighted the Thoroughbred’s outstanding versatility, athleticism and trainability. Ten Team Thoroughbred NSW graduates took centre stage, showcasing their seamless transition into life after racing across Show Horse, Dressage, Show Jumping, Stockmans Challenge and Eventing. Competition Highlights The weekend opened with strong results across the Show […]
Team Thoroughbred NSW Champions Retired Thoroughbred Racehorses at King of the Ranges 2026
Team Thoroughbred NSW was thrilled to partner with King of the Ranges as part of the 2026 Thoroughbred Retrainers Challenge, held from September 25–27 in the picturesque town of Murrurundi, New South Wales. Set at the foot of the Great Dividing Range, the event brought together talented riders and versatile retired Thoroughbred racehorses to celebrate […]
Resilience, Recovery and Team Thoroughbred NSW Graduate Rockin Zeus: The Journey to Equimillion
Horse: Rockin Zeus (Team Thoroughbred NSW Graduate) Rider & Owner: Jessyka Nudd Looking back, the connection between Jessyka Nudd and Rockin Zeus feels like perfect timing. In 2024, Jessyka’s life was upended by a severe back injury—four bulging discs, with two causing permanent nerve damage. Forced out of the saddle for over a year, she […]
FROM TRACK TO RALLY DAY
Championing the Thoroughbred at a Grassroots Level The morning sun cuts through the crisp winter chill at the Bathurst Pony Club grounds, lighting up the frost-covered oval. The air is filled with clinking stirrups, parents chatting as they unload gear, and the occasional whinny. It is a classic regional New South Wales Pony Club morning. […]
The Importance of Hay during the colder seasons
Feeding for the Frost: Why Hay is Your Thoroughbred’s Best Friend This Season As the crisp mornings roll in across New South Wales, the change of seasons brings more than just a change in scenery. For our retired racehorses, the drop in temperature requires a shift in how we manage their daily care. While a […]
Walking the Distance: How 7 Team Thoroughbred NSW Horses Proved Their Worth on the 200km Tour d’Horse Challenge
When you think of a retired racehorse, you might picture them winding down in a lush, flat paddock or perhaps finding their feet in a quiet dressage arena. You probably don’t picture them navigating single-file mountain ridges, tackling rocky river crossings, and marching 200 kilometres over six days in the rugged Upper Hunter Valley. Yet, […]
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. […]
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