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Articles on “Off The Track Thoroughbreds” and other racehorses, looking at the issues surrounding racehorse aftercare, and celebrating their successes.

“We will be measured by how well we repurpose our horses," racehorse aftercare conference told.
Education & Entertainment News 

“Whole-industry approach” needed to ensure sustainability of horse racing, forum told

April 25, 2022April 28, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 127 Views 0 Comments OTTB

“We will be measured by how well we repurpose our horses,” racehorse aftercare conference told.

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A range of considerations for the effective care of thoroughbreds after their racing careers are over has been highlighted by a panel of experts at the sixth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR).
Care & Training News 

“Entire industry” needs to prioritise racehorse aftercare, racing boss says

April 9, 2022April 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 165 Views 0 Comments OTTB

“A horse is essentially what it’s taught to be, and if we’re prejudiced against a horse or human because of where he comes from or because of the breed he is, then we’re not doing ourselves any favors.”

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Inaugural "Equimillion" event in Australia in 2023 to offer a million dollars in prizemoney for former racehorses in a variety of disciplines.
Education & Entertainment News 

OTTBs to vie for million-dollar prize pool in Australia

April 8, 2022April 12, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 157 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Inaugural “Equimillion” event in Australia in 2023 to offer a million dollars in prizemoney for former racehorses in a variety of disciplines.

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Registrations are open for International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorse’s (IFAR) sixth conference, being run virtually over two sessions. Those involved in the care of racehorses are urged to tune in.
Education & Entertainment 

Last chance to register for free racehorse aftercare forum

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 171 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Registrations are open for International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorse’s (IFAR) sixth conference, being run virtually over two sessions. Those involved in the care of racehorses are urged to tune in.

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William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk in action at Burghley. Parklane Hawk has died at the age of 22.
News 

Two-time 5* eventing star Parklane Hawk dies at 22

March 27, 2022April 1, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 198 Views 0 Comments Obituary, OTTB

After a lacklustre racing career, Kiwi OTTB snared two five star horse trial wins, at Kentucky and Burghley, and also added the Blenheim four-star to William Fox-Pitt’s trophy case.

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Based on research to date, it is believed that Thoroughbreds who experience a catastrophic injury during racing will demonstrate multiple pre-race differences in mRNA expression when compared with non-injured, race-matched control horses.
Care & Training News 

Study finds that retrained racehorses “more social” than other breeds

March 13, 2022March 17, 2022 Mark Andrews 324 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Owner reports indicate that “self-control is greater in thoroughbreds, and “dominance/aggression” is also higher in off-the-track racehorses.

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The latest grants from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) bring the total amount given since 2012 to $US24.5 million.
Latest News 

OTTB groups in US to receive $3.7m in grants

November 27, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3960 Views 0 Comments OTTB

The latest grants from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) bring the total amount given since 2012 to $US24.5 million.

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News Research 

Pioneering study explores transition of thoroughbreds into therapy horses

September 15, 2021October 1, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8703 Views 0 Comments EAS, OTTB

Study is the first of its kind to look at Equine Assisted Therapy practices in the UK, USA, France and Ireland, to understand the impact of the work on former racehorses.

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Ouzbeck, pictured at the OSJCT Coombe End Court, is part of a pilot programme to bring retired thoroughbreds into care homes.
Features News 

Racing charities combine to bring horses to care homes

September 11, 2021September 14, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 8568 Views 0 Comments EAS, OTTB

Racing charities Greatwood and Retraining of Racehorses are working with Racing Together to bring thoroughbreds into care homes to explore and measure the impact on, and the benefit to physical and mental health.

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Racing in the US finally has its chance to “right our badly listing ship” following an emphatic showing of support for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) from Jockey Club Chairman Stuart S. Janney III.
Features News 

US racing’s new Act the best chance for reform, Jockey Club boss says

August 16, 2021August 18, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2249 Views 0 Comments EAS, OTTB

“What I saw … was a once in a lifetime opportunity to make the sport safer for horses and jockeys, to serve the overwhelming majority of horse people who want to win fairly and who want to play by the rules.”

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The 69th Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing will cover topics including Thoroughbred aftercare opportunities and challenges
Education & Entertainment 

Conference to explore challenges of racehorse aftercare

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 5048 Views 0 Comments EAS, OTTB

The 69th Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing will cover topics including Thoroughbred aftercare opportunities and challenges, race tracking technology, and steps to improve the integrity of the sport.

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Queen Elizabeth II watches her horses in the Mountain and Moorland classes on Friday with Colin Brooks Esq, chairman of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
News 

Queen’s ex-racehorse First Receiver a winner at Windsor

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2726 Views 0 Comments OTTB

The Queen’s First Receiver, by Princess Haya’s Epsom Derby winner New Approach, has taken out the Retraining of Racehorses class at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

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A Barrel Racing Championships will be held at the Thoroughbred Makeover for the first time. Pictured is Megan Overy and Just in Flash.
News 

Barrel racing champs a first for second-career thoroughbreds

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 1820 Views 0 Comments OTTB

The inaugural Thoroughbred Incentive Program Barrel Racing Championships will be hosted at the Retired Racehorse Project’s flagship event, the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.

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Key to public support is transparency surrounding welfare practices in the thoroughbred industry, Dr Mark Fisher said at the IFAR conference.
News 

Thoroughbred racing urged to be “a caring, sustainable industry”

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3746 Views 0 Comments OTTB

“We want to see aftercare structurally embedded in the racing business model of every country and in the heart of every racing participant. A caring industry will be a sustainable industry.”

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Education & Entertainment News 

New careers abound for OTTBs, but owner awareness lacking

April 26, 2021April 29, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2638 Views 2 Comments OTTB

“Ownership comes with the responsibility to the animal, not just on the glory days but in the dog days, too, where things are not so promising, where the dreams are behind those horses.”

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The Melbourne Cup is supposed to be the “race that stops a nation”. But among increasing community concern about gambling and animal welfare, does it stop us for the right reasons?
Education & Entertainment 

Where do they go? Importance of horse tracing after racing highlighted

April 18, 2021April 19, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2012 Views 0 Comments OTTB

“At the end of the day, the horses are really the champions of the sport. It’s really important that we’re doing everything we can to set them up for success after racing.”

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OTTB eventer Icabad Crane, who is working with Phillip Dutton.
Education & Entertainment News 

Racing industry’s responsibility to horses emphasised

April 8, 2021April 11, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2255 Views 0 Comments OTTB

“The measure of how you look after the horse is how you look after the retired one.”

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Education & Entertainment 

Racehorse aftercare forum to be a “truly global event”

April 6, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2103 Views 0 Comments OTTB

Registration is still open for the fifth International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), which is being held virtually this year as a series of four live weekly webinars.

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Breeding News 

Thoroughbred aftercare group aims to retrain broodmares

March 21, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 2705 Views 0 Comments OTTB

The new “Broodmare Bunch” program launched by Indiana-based Friends of Ferdinand aims to assist potentially at-risk broodmares in finding homes after their breeding careers have ended.

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Education & Entertainment 

Racehorse aftercare forum goes virtual

March 14, 2021April 6, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 4564 Views 0 Comments OTTB

The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses is being held over four virtual sessions starting from April 6.

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