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Welfare
07 November 2025
Thoroughbred racing industry opening their doors for National TB Week
The public will be given a backstage pass to New Zealand’s horse racing industry this month, with the inaugural National Thoroughbred Week taking place from 20th to the 24th of November.
Welfare
29 October 2025
Canterbury Polo Pony Expo showcasing thoroughbred talent
The speed, agility and intelligence of a thoroughbred is not limited to the racetrack and that will be on full display at the upcoming Canterbury Polo Pony Expo, staged on the 23rd of November at Twelve Oaks Equestrian Centre in Loburn. 
Welfare
11 September 2025
The 1% | September 2025
This edition of the 1% newsletter will provide an update on fourth quarter of the 2024/25 season.
Welfare
21 August 2025
Good Country going the distance off the track
Thoroughbreds are well-known for their versatility off the track, and seven-year-old gelding Good Country has showcased that with his success in endurance riding this past season.
Welfare
13 August 2025
The 1% | August 2025
This edition of the 1% newsletter will provide an update on third quarter of the 2024/25 season (February to May)
Welfare
22 April 2025
Childhood passion reignited by OTTB’s
Sourcing thoroughbreds off the track reignited Hannah Gudsell’s love for the racing game.
Welfare
15 April 2025
The 1% | April 2025
This edition of the 1% newsletter will provide an update on the second quarter of the 2024/25 season (November 2024-January 2025).
Welfare
07 April 2025
OTTB dancing to success in the dressage arena
Grand Prix dressage may not be commonly associated with an off-the-track thoroughbred, but that goal is very much in sight for Belinda Greenfield and her Fast ‘N’ Famous gelding L'homme du Jour.
Welfare
03 April 2025
Family horse flourishing in eventing scene
Thoroughbreds often become a part of the family for many owners, none more so than Sam Fursdon’s Reet Petite, a retired racehorse thriving in her new career as an eventer.