Tasracing Off the Track

12/02/2025

It was a pleasure to sponsor the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemen's Get Together a few weekends ago!

🥇The OTT Champion Senior Horse was awarded to Danielle Whatley on Ella Exceeds
1st Place - Open Time Trial
🥇 Reserve Champion was awarded to Patrick Wadley on Special Interest
3rd Place – Open Stockmans whipcrack, and flag bearer for presentations

🥇The OTT Champion Junior Horse was won by Gemma King on Sin N Tell
3rd Place – Junior Time Trial

From Danielle Whatley;
Ella raced as “Ella Exceeds” and was purchased by my partner about 6 months ago. With him, Ella was ridden at subsidised lessons with Jo McFarlane courtesy of tasracing and has been a versatile mount for us since. She has competed in showjumping, TEXCA, the Mountain Cattlemen’s and regularly does general farm duties such as moving stock and checking irrigators. Ella is a small, chilled out but nimble little horse making her perfect for competing in a range of Tasmanian equine sports and we look forward to seeing what she can achieve in the future!

From Patrick Wadley;
I received Special Interest from Vu and Amanda Tu. He is a lovely natured horse that has been excellent to work with. I competed in the Open Stockmen's Whipcrack on him which I placed 3rd. I was also a flag bearer during the parade for the championship competitors. I am grateful for the opportunity created by both the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemen's Association and Off The Track Tasmania to showcase the potential of ex-racehorses as both work and pleasure horses. I intend on continuing to use Special Interest as a workhorse for mustering and gathering stock around my farm and to compete in future Mountain Cattlemen's events.

From Gemma King;
Sin N Tell, affectionately known as Harry, a 16-year-old gelding with a big personality. He has been off the track for quite some time and is owned by Reegan Heathcote. Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of riding him on the hunt field, at pony club events, and now at Cattlemens! Harry consistently offers a safe and enjoyable ride, and I’m incredibly grateful to both Reegan and Harry for the amazing opportunities they’ve given me.

Congratulations to all place-getters and participants!

📸 Caitlin How Photography

06/02/2025

Check out some coaches' tips from our very own Kristin Pitt 🐴 :

OTT horses are used to being in groups.
Training in groups, stabled with lots of other horses around, turned out with others.
Generally transported in trucks with others.
Therefore, they struggle when moved to new environments, especially ones where they may be on their own. Take this into consideration.

Remember, horses are herd animals! 💚

05/02/2025

We’re so excited for this weekend’s Jumping South Summer Show 2025! Look out for our sponsored events, including Best Placed OTT in Showjumping Classes, Best Performed Overall Thoroughbred, and Best Performed Overall Standardbred.

It’s going to be an amazing weekend—don’t miss it! ✨💚

03/02/2025

We are super excited to be sponsoring events at the North West Eventing Championships at Mersey Valley Pony Club this weekend! 💚 EVA 50cm Overall OTT Champ & Reserve Champ, EVA 65cm Overall OTT Champ and Reserve Champ, EVA 80cm Overall Champ & Reserve Champ

Best of luck to all competitors! 🐴

28/01/2025

We’re proud to be sponsoring this weekend’s Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemen's Associations Annual Get-Together! Highlight events include the Open Overall OTT for the weekend and the Junior Overall OTT for the weekend.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! 💚🐴

28/01/2025

Some lovely words from Aggie & Folly! We really appreciate your kind words and support for the OTT community! 💚🐴

22/01/2025

A lovely few words from Ava and Sydney who competed at the 2024 State Showjumping Titles! 🐴💚

"He has had a very big start to life coming from New Zealand, racing in Queensland, show jump training in New South Wales to then calling Tasmania his new home! He is the sweetest horse and we can’t thank you enough for your support of OTTs in Tasmania. "

20/01/2025

Thankyou to Tasracing Off the Track for coming on board this year, for the upcoming get together!

All competitors with an OTT sign your horse up on your entry form to be eligible for some great prizes 🙌

20/01/2025

🏇 OFF THE TRACK COMBINATIONS 🏇

On the fence about entering the 2025 McGrath Launceston Equestrian Tasmania Dressage Championships? Then this might just entice you!

🏆 Prizes for Off the Track horses at every level 🏆

~ ‘High Point' (highest average percentage across 2 classes at one level (ie. 1.2 & 1.3) ribbon and voucher (1st and 2nd) for every Championship with eligible OTT horses.

~ Overall Champion and Reserve OTT Thoroughbred and OTT Standardbred for the whole championships event (highest average percentage across the championships (not including young horse or freestyle classes))

You've got to be in it to win it!

Link to enter here - https://www.nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=C97AAD714A69476292AEF73257AB02F8&eventlist=2

Any horse who has been registered with the Australian Register of Racehorses is eligible for Off The Track Prizes - qualification criteria for the championships is outlined here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1148966633689314&set=pb.100057279646401.-2207520000&type=3

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19/01/2025

We would love to thank Lisa Buckby for sharing her testimonial with us! Lisa was an event organiser for the NTEC Eventing Champs and also placed second in the EVA65 💚🐴

Words from Lisa: " I am so lucky to have him, (Prickly Diamonds) is a very kind horse and does everything from leading children on ponies, trail rides (doesn’t mind being last), hunting (winner of the Michael Rae Memorial Champion Senior Hunter 2023/4), dressage, show jumping, eventing and even games!! Just a very willing versatile OTT. "

19/01/2025

17/01/2025

We’re excited to attend the Dodges Ferry Horse Riding Club All-Breed Show at Sorell this weekend!

Don’t miss the OTT classes, both led and ridden, as well as the Fashion on the Field for standardbreds and thoroughbreds.

Be sure to stop by and say hello to our OTT representative, Amanda! 💚

17/01/2025

Exciting Show updates 🤩
Perfect* weather both days Sat 22 deg and Sun 24 deg 🌞
🕺💃*Addition FOTF event - JUNIOR CLASS 16 years & under - Winners receive OTT Champion & Reserve Sashes + Horse statues sponsored by Pippa Jelinski 🐎
👑On Saturday we have Special Guest Fancy Dress Judge Sorell Mayor Janet Gatehouse 🦸‍♀️ and on Sunday Fashions Off The Field Judge Rebecca White MP 💃. OTT Animal Welfare Officer Amand Chant will attending to present OTT awards 🏇
🪙 Don't forget to drop your gold coin at the gate for the chance to win on Saturday a classy pair of 🥾Scoot Boots fitted especially for your ride👠and on Sunday a Pennicott Wilderness Journey 🐳 Each valued at $310! *Tickets also available at the desk - or if anyone is unable to attend and would like to purchase tickets please email [email protected]

15/01/2025

We’re thrilled to be heading to the Tas Arabian State Titles this Saturday at CVEC! Join us in the evening for the exciting Fashion on the Field classes, featuring thoroughbreds, standardbreds, and senior & junior handlers. Don’t forget to stop by and say hello to Amanda—she’ll be there to chat about all things Off the Track! 🐴💚

15/01/2025

Coaches' Tip from Pip Duggan 🐴:

Take your time. Every horse is different, and rushing your training won't help. Set goals to stay motivated, improve your connection, and refine your training.

Master the basics. Be clear and concise, and reward the horse for trying.

Listen to your horse. Undesirable behaviours often stem from confusion or discomfort. Investigate these possibilities rather than labeling the horse as ‘naughty.’

Ask for help. Training OTT horses can be complex, and it's okay not to have all the answers. Build a supportive network of knowledgeable people to guide you on your journey.

Remember, learning and improving together with your horse is a continuous process. 💚