Thoroughbreds provide the racing industry with incredible thrills on the race track, and NZTR are dedicated to giving back to the equine athletes by assisting in their transition into sport horse careers.
The winter edition of the Thoroughbred Welfare Advocate celebrates those doing great things with their thoroughbreds and will hopefully provide further motivation to those considering a thoroughbred as their mount of choice.
Matamata trainer Pam Gerard takes as much pride in seeing her horses thrive in their lives after racing as when they win on the track and makes every effort to ensure they get that opportunity.
NZTR Head of Welfare and Sustainability, Justine Sclater recently attended and presented at the 2024 ITBF Conference in Tokyo. This was hosted by the JBBA (Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association).
Acknowledged Retrainers are selected by NZTR based on their skills and experience and have a track record of successfully retraining and rehoming Thoroughbreds for a wide range of equestrian pursuits.
In March the Matamata Equestrian Group hosted their annual horse trial. Over 230 horses competed and 93 were thoroughbreds, several heading home with top tier prizes.
The TiES Series was established to incentivise thoroughbred ownership in the competitive equine community, with this season’s Showjumping Accumulator Series being won by Luce Williams.
