Australia’s first independent website for Off the Track Horses, offthetrackhorses.com.au has been launched.

The brainchild of respected racing and equestrian journalist Jo McKinnon, herself a keen equestrian who has trained and successfully competed with thoroughbreds since she was a teenager, Off the Track Horses aims to build awareness about life after racing.

It will feature news and stories plus a dedicated off-the-track event schedule and coverage of the increasing number of shows and competitions across various disciplines that now take place around Australia for retired thoroughbreds.

Another innovative feature of the site will be a dedicated marketplace for people wanting to buy or sell an off-the-track thoroughbred.

“The aim of offthetrackhorses.com.au is to become a go-to hub for all things off the track which the equestrian community and horse racing industry’s been needing for a long time. Everything is centralized and importantly with a national focus.”

“The site will serve to promote and enhance all the great work that is being done by the state racing authorities in the welfare and off-the-track space, said Ms. McKinnon.

Expert trainers, veterinarians, and respected and accredited people working with thoroughbreds at the coal face will also feature on the site with tips, stories, and videos and there will also be a podcast series.

“There are so many wonderful stories to be told about what retired racehorses are doing whether it be as companion horses, trail mounts, elite performers in the show ring, show jumpers, or therapy horses.

“And there are some incredibly passionate people working and living with these horses that are only too happy to share their experience and insights to help more thoroughbreds successfully make the transition to a happy and meaningful life after racing,” said Ms. McKinnon.

For more information, please contact Jo McKinnon at 0428 778 924 or email jo@offthetrackhorses.com.au