JP Retraining & Rehoming

JP Retraining & Rehoming Helping retired racehorses into a new home and life once their racing journey comes to a finish.
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03/08/2024

Baby V is back in work officially!! What an absolute dreamboat I forgot how much I love this fella 😍😍 we had some spice and flash moves today but he really does just pull it together and get it wow when the time calls.
Always a pleasure with him 🥰

03/08/2024

Here’s 50 seconds of me just saying “good boy” over and over again. Vino is doing great, we should be in the paddock tomorrow out of this round yard!
This is his third ride (including his ba****ck session) and he is responding perfectly. Lots of little things to work on but super happy with how he is shaping so far. As with most off trackers there’s a definite favourite side (as you can see!) but nonetheless this is exactly where we want him to be. Getting them to truly learn to soften without rings, drawreins etc is a bigger process but so much more worthwhile.

01/08/2024

Vino has officially had his first and second rides post retirement from racing!
He’s a smart boy and I’m over the moon with the progress he’s made in just two rides. Already showing signs of softening to the bridle and responding to leg pressures.
Riding ba****ck during the restarting is such a new thing for me but I’m absolutely loving the response I’m getting from the horses. So much easier to work on teaching them standing while mounting plus really allows you to feel everything in their body.
While the head is a little low when the collection is asked for that’s completely okay and it will come back up with strength. For now we are just so so excited to see some positive steps. Stay tuned for more updates!

Vino had his first groundwork session today and to say I’m impressed is an understatement. We started work on establishi...
28/07/2024

Vino had his first groundwork session today and to say I’m impressed is an understatement. We started work on establishing voice cues, attention span and transitions all of which he has picked up on brilliantly. If he continues to progress in this fashion this will be one very exciting project 😍

The boys are tucked in for the night at their new home! Things are getting exciting again 😍😍
21/07/2024

The boys are tucked in for the night at their new home! Things are getting exciting again 😍😍

So crazy to think it’s been a whole year since this incredible weekend, this one was definitely one to remember!
02/07/2024

So crazy to think it’s been a whole year since this incredible weekend, this one was definitely one to remember!

What a weekend!!
We finished up our second EVA80 on our dressage score to put us in second place. I’m so so happy with this kid and so glad to be back out doing what we love. The achievement of the century though is definitely winning overall highest point score thoroughbred out of all the thoroughbreds ridden in the event. This is a huge achievement and I’m so so grateful to have won it with my main man.
Massive thanks to Denman Horse Trials for the event, Yarraman Park Stud for sponsoring the OTT award and my sponsor Horsepower Feeds and Supplements. I’m one very very lucky girl!
Pictures here as always in my The Polished Horse Rider custom lace shirt in navy, it will forever be my favourite. (Don’t forget JP15 for 15% off all your orders!)
Now for the long drive home!

Being 4 hours away isn’t so hard when mums looking after the kids so well, vino is looking incredible ❤️ super excited t...
25/06/2024

Being 4 hours away isn’t so hard when mums looking after the kids so well, vino is looking incredible ❤️ super excited to get him into work in the coming month just have to get him from port Macquarie to scone!

If anyone is travelling that route soon with a spare spot on their float and looking to get some fuel money please let me know! He’s a super traveller doesn’t move an inch

Looking forward to getting back to the normality of running this page and interacting with you all again. Thanks everyone for sticking by while I adjusted to my new life ❤️

04/06/2024

Incredibly unfortunate to see a fellow thoroughbred retrainer closing their doors however a very important message.
This is one thing that I’ve battled with these last few years, the very common misconception that we make a lot of money!
Retraining OTT’s is expensive and I would be lying if I said that I recovered costs on every horse I sold. For those that know me know I had two other jobs working from 4am till 5pm to both afford to cover the losses & to have a life for myself.
Don’t get me wrong I love what I do and it suits me perfectly but it is not a sole business prospect unfortunately.
It’s a tough gig and unfortunately not a very profitable one. Not to mention the abuse/backlash we face on a regular basis for things that aren’t our fault or under our controlling.

We do this for the love of the horse, but unfortunately it isn’t always enough.

Every now and then we get lucky with a quick turn around one we can make a bit on but that’ll get eaten by the one that you got lied to about and have to have for way longer than intended.

Very very blessed to have some great support from Horsepower Feeds and Supplements, if it wasn’t for them these past 12 months I would probably be getting ready to close my doors too rather than this current relocation!

Today the word was announced that two incredible professional horse riders had lost their lives doing what they love. It...
27/05/2024

Today the word was announced that two incredible professional horse riders had lost their lives doing what they love.
It’s easy to forget just how dangerous our sport really is and for that please if you find the time I urge you to view this video I’ve tagged below.
My heartfelt condolences are extended to all those affected both family, friends and spectators.
Rest in peace 💜🤍🕊️

11.1K likes, 135 comments. “Hashtags absolutely do not feel right so I will simply leave a 🤍 💜 🕊️ ”

I would be absolutely lying if I said I didn’t cry while reading this! I absolutely adore you pair ❤️And to top it off t...
26/05/2024

I would be absolutely lying if I said I didn’t cry while reading this! I absolutely adore you pair ❤️
And to top it off today we hit 3500 followers, feeling very very blessed 🥹

Early followers will remember when I first started JP I was based in Denman before moving to the mid north coast. I am s...
15/05/2024

Early followers will remember when I first started JP I was based in Denman before moving to the mid north coast. I am so thrilled to announce i finally decided it was time and have moved back to the Hunter Valley, only this time I’m now based in the beautiful Scone.
I’ve spent the last 2 weeks getting used to my surroundings and falling In love with this gorgeous town all over again. This hasn’t been an easy decision leaving behind my friends, family & job however I’ve never felt more at home in an environment before, it feels like it’s what’s right for me 🥰

I still have to organise bringing my own horses over however I am officially taking bookings for client and sales horses again in my new home.
Super excited to build a whole new client base within the community here!

Take a look these pretty snaps from my workplace, am I not so blessed 😍

Another Vino update! A lot more health coming through in the coat and more personality by the day. Hoof growth is incred...
12/05/2024

Another Vino update!
A lot more health coming through in the coat and more personality by the day. Hoof growth is incredible and we are seeing more grey flecking coming through in both his body and tail! I believe this is called a rabicanno (?) gene (I think!?) however someone please correct me if I’m wrong as I’ve never seen it before in person!
Getting a real itchy seat at the thought of getting him under saddle and it won’t be long 😍😍

Massive shoutout to Horsepower Feeds and Supplements he is absolutely thriving on the low starch confidence

These reviews have me balling y’all are too good to me 🥹🥹 so so blessed to have the most supportive owners and clients!
28/04/2024

These reviews have me balling y’all are too good to me 🥹🥹 so so blessed to have the most supportive owners and clients!

A picture says 1000 words but I think Lori’s smile says more! So so proud of these two and how far they have come togeth...
27/04/2024

A picture says 1000 words but I think Lori’s smile says more!
So so proud of these two and how far they have come together in such a short time.
Getting pictures like these is easily my favourite part of rehoming 🥰

When putting weight on a horse the best approach is a slow one to ensure it’s safe and healthy. But sometimes the slow w...
27/04/2024

When putting weight on a horse the best approach is a slow one to ensure it’s safe and healthy. But sometimes the slow way sucks when you know how gorgeous they’re going to be at the end of it!
Vino is really starting to fill in (woohoo!!), looking a little bum high there too buddy! We might have a little bit more growth left yet 🥰

Also worked out he’s a bit of a mud baby, loves all things liquid 😅

Overjumping, gridwork and confidenceI made a post a while back using these two photos about the importance of taking it ...
24/04/2024

Overjumping, gridwork and confidence

I made a post a while back using these two photos about the importance of taking it slow and not rushing your training. There is 4 years between these photos and it was well worth the wait.
During these 4 years, I was lucky to jump him maybe once a fortnight perhaps even less. To top it off I never jumped high either, even when I was competing 1m + I wouldn’t train higher than 80 most of the time.
I see so much over jumping and the negative impacts of it far outweigh any potential gain. If you’re experiencing intermittent lameness, injuries, refusals and lack of Interest in training you could potentially be overdoing something.
Refusals typically come from a lack of confidence; gridwork and poles are an excellent tool for gaining a horses confidence.

Johnny is a ‘point & shoot’ never refuse kind of boy purely through the confidence he developed through gridwork, flatwork and trust in myself.
The best thing about limiting your jumping is they never get tired of it either. He loves it just as much as the first day and although we don’t do it anymore I know he loved it perhaps even more than I did!
I’ve never experienced any lack of mental/skill development through limiting how often we jump purely for the exercises I believe in. Gridwork plays a huge part of my schooling here, I’m a huge believer in it!
Would you guys be interested to see some videos of the grids/exercises I find to be most effective?

Sunsets and sunrises are my favourite parts of the day! This rain can give us a break now though, we are currently offer...
22/04/2024

Sunsets and sunrises are my favourite parts of the day! This rain can give us a break now though, we are currently offering an aqua therapy program from the paddocks 🙃

Joey (Royal Kew) has gone to his new home in the hunter valley region, wishing his new home all the best and many many y...
21/04/2024

Joey (Royal Kew) has gone to his new home in the hunter valley region, wishing his new home all the best and many many years of fun and good memories ❤️

17/04/2024

Look honestly, I’ve said it before and I’ll probably say it again but this is the COOLEST horse I’ve ever had. Holy smokes!!

Today on our trail in the space of 200m we where faced with
• a bike rider
• trucks and work cars
• a GRADER That was fixing the road
• a TRAIN to top it all off!

He absolutely loves the water, no hesitation into any of the creeks or puddles. Didn’t care about the other horses or the cows. The car that flew past us on the tarmac at 80km/h wasn’t an issue either (for him at least, I was quite bothered!).

This guy did not bat one single eye lid, I have had many many quiet horses here that would have happily left me on my own to sort those out. He is truly one in a million I still cannot believe how quiet he is.
Joey you are amazing!
Someone is going to get an absolute bargain at only 2K, I suggest getting in quick…

I figured it’s time to give you guys a bit of a life update. These last few weeks have been super tough for our family w...
14/04/2024

I figured it’s time to give you guys a bit of a life update.

These last few weeks have been super tough for our family with an immediate family member having a huge health scare. We spent two weeks at the hospital every day and now even though they’ve been released the recovery is long and hard. To be there for them I decided to cut back on the business. This meant that the horses that are ready where listed for sale and Johnny was offered on a lease.
All of you that have me on my personal Facebook have also noticed that I have listed ALOT of my gear for sale. Don’t fear because I could actually be on a hoarders episode my tack room is exploding. I am just selling everything I don’t need or use, only keeping the things I always use.

On top of all this I was offered an exceptional opportunity that I would be so crazy to turn down! To do the right thing by my family I do not want to leave too many horses here for them to look after. Late last year I started developing my career in horse racing with thanks to my supportive team at Taree racetrack. This opportunity is going to help me continue to develop as a track rider and flow into my understanding of OTT’s. I’ll spill a little more on this in the coming weeks, hopefully I’ll have lots of photos from it!
I will forever be so grateful to all of you for noticing these little changes in my lifestyle. The amount of messages I have received in these last few weeks checking if we were okay is incredible. I I thought I was doing a pretty good job at trying to downplay everything that was happening, apparently not!

Thankyou from the whole of my heart,
Olivia ❤️

14/04/2024

Available for rehoming!

A 5 year old OTT more woah than go with potential, temperament and looks to impress even the harshest of critics 🥰

Follow the link below to find out more info and for the full video. Priced low and realistically for an easy rehoming as we are operating on a time frame currently!

https://jpretrainingrehoming.com/royal-kew/

Does everyone remember blue? The cute little grey that used to climb on our verandah repeatedly! I received the cutest u...
12/04/2024

Does everyone remember blue? The cute little grey that used to climb on our verandah repeatedly! I received the cutest update on him and his rider a few days ago and couldn’t resist sharing. I love seeing their updates and photos on instagram, he was such a sweetheart ❤️

11/04/2024

Some float/truck training with Joey, very happy with the sweet boy ❤️

Selling one of my beloved saddles! Anyone who knows me knows I swear by these babies 😍17 inch kieffer Sydney dressage sa...
11/04/2024

Selling one of my beloved saddles! Anyone who knows me knows I swear by these babies 😍

17 inch kieffer Sydney dressage saddle
Beautiful condition, well loved and always looked after immaculately.
These saddles are gorgeous to ride in and I’m only selling it as I have two and only need one.
Narrow twist through the seat
Currently sitting near a medium gullet and is adjustable by a qualified saddle fitter with a heat press
Just had a full reflock and tree assessment to ensure suitability for sale. Is in perfect nick.

$2000 Ono
Pickup Logan’s crossing NSW or I can post at buyers expense

The post I thought I would never make Taking EOI for my heart horse Johnny ❤️ (LEASE ONLY)These past few weeks I’ve come...
08/04/2024

The post I thought I would never make

Taking EOI for my heart horse Johnny ❤️ (LEASE ONLY)

These past few weeks I’ve come to the realisation that I can’t offer Johnny the time he deserves and for that it’s time to find another person to love him like I have.

Johnny is a 15 year old 16.3hh thoroughbred with an absolute heart of gold. I’ve had him since he was 8 years old and he has taught me everything that I know. He is the perfect gentleman on the ground, loves a cuddle and to be the centre of all your attention. If he could, he would come inside the house with you (trust me, he’s tried it!)
Last year I made the tough decision to retire Johnny from competition due to concerns with soundness while eventing. Since then he has been used for trail riding, paddock companionship and beach rides/swimming. It was always my intention to bring him back in as a dressage mount however with young horses and personal commitments I need to be realistic.

I’m looking for a low key home for him where he can either be a companion, trail riding or low level dressage. Something with no expectations and where he can be loved.
He is beautifully educated to Novice dressage and places at every event he goes to. I am constantly receiving comments on him and everyone who knows him absolutely adores him.
He is a low maintenance boy that stays fat easy and only wears front shoes.
While he is super quiet he wont be going to anyone who isn’t experienced with horses. A confident handler/rider will absolutely adore him.

This has been an incredibly tough decision it has broken my heart trying to write this. I will be incredibly fussy on who and the criteria for the home will be nothing short of strict! I am in no rush to find him a person and if I don’t I have no problems with him staying as my fat paddock pony until I have more time. My plan has always been that he will be my first child’s horse, more realistically he will be my nieces when she is big enough. He is great with kids and would even suit being a leadline mount on occasion.

For any further questions please pm me

Located herons creek NSW

Finn has found himself a beautiful home with the first person to view him ❤️
05/04/2024

Finn has found himself a beautiful home with the first person to view him ❤️

We are slowly but surely getting somewhere with Vino! Looking better everyday As always fed a fantastic diet of Horsepow...
04/04/2024

We are slowly but surely getting somewhere with Vino!
Looking better everyday

As always fed a fantastic diet of Horsepower Feeds and Supplements

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