Increasing the demand for retired racehorses post racing
Animal welfare is a critical element of the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) racing strategy. The quality of racing within WA is dependent on many factors but at the forefront is the welfare of our racing horses and greyhounds. RWWA’s Off the Track program continues to be an active voi...
8 March 2017
Animal welfare is a critical element of the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) racing strategy. The quality of racing within WA is dependent on many factors but at the forefront is the welfare of our racing horses and greyhounds. RWWA’s Off the Track program continues to be an active voi...
Increasing the demand for retired racehorses post racing
Animal welfare is a critical element of the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) racing strategy. The quality of racing within WA is dependent on many factors but at the forefront is the welfare of our racing horses and greyhounds. RWWA’s Off the Track program continues to be an active voi...
8 March 2017
Animal welfare is a critical element of the Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) racing strategy. The quality of racing within WA is dependent on many factors but at the forefront is the welfare of our racing horses and greyhounds. RWWA’s Off the Track program continues to be an active voi...
News , Nutrition and Health , Rider Story
My horse pulled through (and yours could too). A story of hope following a paddock accident.
Please note, this article contains graphic and confronting photos of a horse injured following a paddock accident. Most Sundays in our household revolve around the odometer of our car ticking over the kilometres in regional NSW from one horse event to another. This particular Sunday was meant to be ...
1 February 2017
Please note, this article contains graphic and confronting photos of a horse injured following a paddock accident. Most Sundays in our household revolve around the odometer of our car ticking over the kilometres in regional NSW from one horse event to another. This particular Sunday was meant to be ...
News , Nutrition and Health , Rider Story
My horse pulled through (and yours could too). A story of hope following a paddock accident.
Please note, this article contains graphic and confronting photos of a horse injured following a paddock accident. Most Sundays in our household revolve around the odometer of our car ticking over the kilometres in regional NSW from one horse event to another. This particular Sunday was meant to be ...
1 February 2017
Please note, this article contains graphic and confronting photos of a horse injured following a paddock accident. Most Sundays in our household revolve around the odometer of our car ticking over the kilometres in regional NSW from one horse event to another. This particular Sunday was meant to be ...
The Diary of a Horse Lover, University Student and Jack-of-all-Trades
Dear Diary, Today has been non-stop, and extremely exhausting. It seems some days getting out of bed is the hardest thing in the world, and being home before 6pm seems like a distant memory. I’m sure that I am not the only one who has questioned why I have chosen such a time consuming sport, surel...
19 January 2017
Dear Diary, Today has been non-stop, and extremely exhausting. It seems some days getting out of bed is the hardest thing in the world, and being home before 6pm seems like a distant memory. I’m sure that I am not the only one who has questioned why I have chosen such a time consuming sport, surel...
The Diary of a Horse Lover, University Student and Jack-of-all-Trades
Dear Diary, Today has been non-stop, and extremely exhausting. It seems some days getting out of bed is the hardest thing in the world, and being home before 6pm seems like a distant memory. I’m sure that I am not the only one who has questioned why I have chosen such a time consuming sport, surel...
19 January 2017
Dear Diary, Today has been non-stop, and extremely exhausting. It seems some days getting out of bed is the hardest thing in the world, and being home before 6pm seems like a distant memory. I’m sure that I am not the only one who has questioned why I have chosen such a time consuming sport, surel...
Five unmounted exercises to improve your riding
As horse riders, we have to be flexible, strong and fit enough to fool ourselves into thinking we can control the 500kg animal beneath us. Many people say you can only get strong enough and fit enough to ride a horse by actually riding a horse. However, not all of us can ride all the time, and there...
19 December 2016
As horse riders, we have to be flexible, strong and fit enough to fool ourselves into thinking we can control the 500kg animal beneath us. Many people say you can only get strong enough and fit enough to ride a horse by actually riding a horse. However, not all of us can ride all the time, and there...
Five unmounted exercises to improve your riding
As horse riders, we have to be flexible, strong and fit enough to fool ourselves into thinking we can control the 500kg animal beneath us. Many people say you can only get strong enough and fit enough to ride a horse by actually riding a horse. However, not all of us can ride all the time, and there...
19 December 2016
As horse riders, we have to be flexible, strong and fit enough to fool ourselves into thinking we can control the 500kg animal beneath us. Many people say you can only get strong enough and fit enough to ride a horse by actually riding a horse. However, not all of us can ride all the time, and there...
The Ultimate DIY Hack to make your tack room spectacular
Sometimes it seems that keeping your tack room clean and dust free is a never-ending job! Do you find yourself constantly dusting and putting things away on make-shift hooks, of which there never seems to be enough of? Well, the following DIY Tack Storage hack will not only help you keep your gear i...
4 December 2016
Sometimes it seems that keeping your tack room clean and dust free is a never-ending job! Do you find yourself constantly dusting and putting things away on make-shift hooks, of which there never seems to be enough of? Well, the following DIY Tack Storage hack will not only help you keep your gear i...
The Ultimate DIY Hack to make your tack room spectacular
Sometimes it seems that keeping your tack room clean and dust free is a never-ending job! Do you find yourself constantly dusting and putting things away on make-shift hooks, of which there never seems to be enough of? Well, the following DIY Tack Storage hack will not only help you keep your gear i...
4 December 2016
Sometimes it seems that keeping your tack room clean and dust free is a never-ending job! Do you find yourself constantly dusting and putting things away on make-shift hooks, of which there never seems to be enough of? Well, the following DIY Tack Storage hack will not only help you keep your gear i...
Christmas gifts for horse lovers
So, it seems that once again Christmas has ambushed us. The year has flown by and we’re already starting to hear the usual upbeat renditions of Christmas carols in all the shops and even the local supermarket. It’s usually around this time we realise that we’re probably overdue to start the dr...
29 November 2016
So, it seems that once again Christmas has ambushed us. The year has flown by and we’re already starting to hear the usual upbeat renditions of Christmas carols in all the shops and even the local supermarket. It’s usually around this time we realise that we’re probably overdue to start the dr...
Christmas gifts for horse lovers
So, it seems that once again Christmas has ambushed us. The year has flown by and we’re already starting to hear the usual upbeat renditions of Christmas carols in all the shops and even the local supermarket. It’s usually around this time we realise that we’re probably overdue to start the dr...
29 November 2016
So, it seems that once again Christmas has ambushed us. The year has flown by and we’re already starting to hear the usual upbeat renditions of Christmas carols in all the shops and even the local supermarket. It’s usually around this time we realise that we’re probably overdue to start the dr...
Connemaras
When I say I have Connemaras, most people say “conna-what?” A lot of the time the easiest way to describe them is simply as Irish ponies. But that description is just too simple to describe such a broad pony. These versatile ponies are natural to Ireland and more specifically the rugged terrain ...
22 November 2016
When I say I have Connemaras, most people say “conna-what?” A lot of the time the easiest way to describe them is simply as Irish ponies. But that description is just too simple to describe such a broad pony. These versatile ponies are natural to Ireland and more specifically the rugged terrain ...
Connemaras
When I say I have Connemaras, most people say “conna-what?” A lot of the time the easiest way to describe them is simply as Irish ponies. But that description is just too simple to describe such a broad pony. These versatile ponies are natural to Ireland and more specifically the rugged terrain ...
22 November 2016
When I say I have Connemaras, most people say “conna-what?” A lot of the time the easiest way to describe them is simply as Irish ponies. But that description is just too simple to describe such a broad pony. These versatile ponies are natural to Ireland and more specifically the rugged terrain ...
Ride all over the world with an equestrian working holiday
Australia is home to many incredible equestrian communities in some pretty spectacular backdrops. Our horse industry give us access to many equestrian pursuits and adds generously to our outback and rural culture. But have you ever wondered if the grass is greener on the other side? I’ve always fe...
14 November 2016
Australia is home to many incredible equestrian communities in some pretty spectacular backdrops. Our horse industry give us access to many equestrian pursuits and adds generously to our outback and rural culture. But have you ever wondered if the grass is greener on the other side? I’ve always fe...
Ride all over the world with an equestrian working holiday
Australia is home to many incredible equestrian communities in some pretty spectacular backdrops. Our horse industry give us access to many equestrian pursuits and adds generously to our outback and rural culture. But have you ever wondered if the grass is greener on the other side? I’ve always fe...
14 November 2016
Australia is home to many incredible equestrian communities in some pretty spectacular backdrops. Our horse industry give us access to many equestrian pursuits and adds generously to our outback and rural culture. But have you ever wondered if the grass is greener on the other side? I’ve always fe...
Just for Fun , Tips and Training
The equestrian’s playlist: 10 songs to ride to
Can you imagine a better feeling than making your way around the arena, 500kgs of horse underneath you, beating in time to your favourite song? Music is a fantastic tool for motivation and a simple and easy way to help your mind relax and tune out from the world. Whether you’re a die-hard country ...
7 November 2016
Can you imagine a better feeling than making your way around the arena, 500kgs of horse underneath you, beating in time to your favourite song? Music is a fantastic tool for motivation and a simple and easy way to help your mind relax and tune out from the world. Whether you’re a die-hard country ...
Just for Fun , Tips and Training
The equestrian’s playlist: 10 songs to ride to
Can you imagine a better feeling than making your way around the arena, 500kgs of horse underneath you, beating in time to your favourite song? Music is a fantastic tool for motivation and a simple and easy way to help your mind relax and tune out from the world. Whether you’re a die-hard country ...
7 November 2016
Can you imagine a better feeling than making your way around the arena, 500kgs of horse underneath you, beating in time to your favourite song? Music is a fantastic tool for motivation and a simple and easy way to help your mind relax and tune out from the world. Whether you’re a die-hard country ...
Endurance: the sport of ultimate rider and horse fitness
Australia is rich in our vast array of sporting fields, and horse sports are no different. There are many different horse sports and each have their own merit and levels of varying difficulty for both horse and rider. Each horse discipline can be taken as a stand-alone sport and horses and riders br...
24 October 2016
Australia is rich in our vast array of sporting fields, and horse sports are no different. There are many different horse sports and each have their own merit and levels of varying difficulty for both horse and rider. Each horse discipline can be taken as a stand-alone sport and horses and riders br...
Endurance: the sport of ultimate rider and horse fitness
Australia is rich in our vast array of sporting fields, and horse sports are no different. There are many different horse sports and each have their own merit and levels of varying difficulty for both horse and rider. Each horse discipline can be taken as a stand-alone sport and horses and riders br...
24 October 2016
Australia is rich in our vast array of sporting fields, and horse sports are no different. There are many different horse sports and each have their own merit and levels of varying difficulty for both horse and rider. Each horse discipline can be taken as a stand-alone sport and horses and riders br...