1st June 2016
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Exemplary multi-disciplinary action between the public, the racing community and animal welfare services saw a neglected Thoroughbred mare rescued from dire conditions in Darling
When it comes to welfare, we simply cannot afford to bury our heads in the sand as that merely leaves our rear ends exposed for someone to come along and take a swing.
The death of 17 year old Olivia Inglis bonded the entire equestrian world together in honour of the young equestrienne. With the newly promulgated NHA rules, can racing do the same for retired racehorses?
The National Horseracing Authority firmly believes that all racehorses deserve to be treated with care and dignity when their racing career comes to an end.
Perhaps instead of saying ‘like a Warmblood’ when a Thoroughbred excels, we should simply say ‘like a boss’. As the bumper sticker goes – Get your ass on some class – ride a Thoroughbred!
Finding a good retirement home is the most important thing you will ever do for your horse. Make it count.
‘I called the owner and before I could even make the offer he excitedly told me that a certain South African bookmaker had just called 10 minutes earlier to make an offer of R5m’
