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The Star & The Slow Poke Double The Del-ight
As racehorses, Delectation and Delarthur couldn’t have had more different careers. Delectation won a Group 1 and amassed more than $1.6million in prizemoney. Delarthur raced once, came last and didn’t earn a cent. This unlikely pair have come together in retirement though. Both got rails runs into life after racing when they were given to Team Thoroughbred to be retrained, and hit the jackpot when they were adopted by Sue Small.
Sassy Mare A Swinging Success In Deepwater
The recently-formed Deepwater Polo Club is providing new career opportunities for off the track Thoroughbreds and a social outlet for locals.
Veterans Riding To Recovery On Retired Racehorses
Racing NSW’s new equine therapy program Spur, run in partnership with RSL LifeCare, is giving veterans and retired racehorses a new lease on life.
Gai’s Million Dollar Horse Reason For Bianca’s Million Dollar Smile
When Bianca Argyros decided to adopt a retired racehorse earlier this year, she couldn’t have imagined the impact it would have on her life. Now she is fundraising for Team Thoroughbred NSW as her way of giving back.
Former Stablemates Set For Different Kosciuszko Climbs
While the inaugural winner of The Kosciuszko, Belflyer, has his sights set on defending his title on Saturday, a former John Shelton stablemate owned by the same people is gearing up for a Kosciuszko challenge of his own. When Better Be Good retired in late 2018 he came into Racing NSW’s rehoming program and began training for his next career. His sweet and gentle temperament made him ideal for the Spur equine therapy program, which culminates in a five-day trail ride through Kosciuszko National Park.
Max Is Mad For Off The Track Thoroughbreds
17-year-old Max Robinson chose horses over motorbikes and his decision has already paid off. He was one of just eight talented Pony Club riders selected to help retrain retired racehorses for a tri-nations showjumping competition which begins today.
Horses Come First In Isabel’s Mind
While Isabel Roach’s friends were heading off to Schoolies Week, the then eighteen-year-old was heading to the stables. Instead of a holiday, she bought herself a Thoroughbred as a graduation present and now they’re competing in national level dressage together.
Spurred On By The Love Of Horses
More than three decades of military service took a heavy toll on Shane Cheney but he’s found solace in an equine therapy course run jointly by Racing NSW and RSL LifeCare.
Hayley’s Crusade A Family Affair
“Of course I’m going to try and beat her!” They say blood is thicker than water but when Hayley Robl and her mum Elaine saddle up for the One Star event at Denman Horse Trials this weekend, family ties will be left in the float.
Elaine’s Tower Of Strength Worth Waiting For
Elaine Robl developed a soft spot for Pirellone as his trackwork rider and adopted him at the end of his career. While he wasn’t a star racehorse he & Elaine are winning plenty of ribbons in retirement.
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