Qld Off The Track Programs

Acknowledged Retrainers Program

"The Queensland Off-The-Track (QOTT) Acknowledged Retrainers Program is an initiative to provide a high-quality first transition for thoroughbred and standardbred horses - bred for the racing industry and domiciled in Queensland at the time of their retirement from racing or breeding activities.

QOTT Acknowledged Retrainers are a vital component in supporting retired thoroughbred and standardbred horses in gaining the necessary skills and experiences needed to transition from racing to their second careers as pleasure, therapy or performance horses. With proven ability to responsibly rehome horses at the end of the retraining process, QOTT Acknowledged Retainers can assist prospective buyers in selection of a retired racehorse that is suitable for their experience level and intended use.

QOTT Acknowledged Retrainers operate separately to QOTT, however have gained their ‘QOTT Acknowledged Retrainer’ status based on being held in high regard within the industry, as well as for their skill, experience and track record in successfully retraining and rehoming thoroughbred or standardbred horses." (QOTT website 2023)

If you are a current racehorse owner wanting to have your horse retrained and rehomed, please get in touch with Rebecca:
e:- sugarbagequest@outlook.com or
p:- 0417773132.

A little insight into the QOTT Retraining process under the care of Rebecca Henry...

Horses are taught to be patient. Here four QOTT horses patiently wait with Rebecca. Nayziair (4yo), Do It For Viv (6yo), Cliff Lover (6yo), and Wilson Won (6yo). All these horses were off the track less than 3 months when this photo was taken.	All horses get a full veterinary check-up on arrival. This includes fully vaccinating for hendra, strangles and tetnus, as well as a full dental. Mark Thomas, a fully qualified farrier, ensures their feet are in the best shape possible with regular 6-wk visits.	A diverse riding area allows horses to see varying situations outside of the arena. In this situation, these young cattle came and played alongside the horse before they cantered away.
Horses are trained on a sand based arena with grass coverage. The arena is 110m x 40m and has a full set of showjumps as well as natural obstacles.	Horses visit a wide range of venues during the retraining process. Here Do It For Viv is participating in the REA Annual Christmas Event.	Horses get a wide range of training situations. Here Wilson Won is experiencing an indoor with mirrors.
Plenty of wide open spaces to get the horses used to being out by themselves and to trust the rider.	Horses visit various locations around the Far North to attend events or further their training.	The horses have a diverse area in which to train.
Introducing the horses to diverse situations whilst training on the station helps them to adapt to their new career away from racing.	When horses arrive, they spend a few weeks in the Spelling paddocks. These individual paddocks are approximately 1 acre, are post and rail, and have a shelter in each paddock.	Spelling/Let-Down paddocks
One of the shelters in the individual spelling paddocks. Horses spend a few weeks in these paddocks before being introduced into a larger paddock with a group of horses.	All horses are taught to tie up and get used to being left for short periods of time, as they would be at a general horse event or on a muster.	Horses are taught to comfortably float load into a 2 horse straight load. They undertake several trips around the district whilst in training with Rebecca.

Qld Off The Track Programs

Acknowledged Retrainers Program

A little insight into the QOTT Retraining process under the care of Rebecca Henry...

Horses are taught to be patient. Here four QOTT horses patiently wait with Rebecca. Nayziair (4yo), Do It For Viv (6yo), Cliff Lover (6yo), and Wilson Won (6yo). All these horses were off the track less than 3 months when this photo was taken.

All horses get a full veterinary check-up on arrival. This includes fully vaccinating for hendra, strangles and tetnus, as well as a full dental. Mark Thomas, a fully qualified farrier, ensures their feet are in the best shape possible with regular 6-wk visits.

A diverse riding area allows horses to see varying situations outside of the arena. In this situation, these young cattle came and played alongside the horse before they cantered away.

Horses are trained on a sand based arena with grass coverage. The arena is 110m x 40m and has a full set of showjumps as well as natural obstacles.

Horses visit a wide range of venues during the retraining process. Here Do It For Viv is participating in the REA Annual Christmas Event.

Horses get a wide range of training situations. Here Wilson Won is experiencing an indoor with mirrors.

Plenty of wide open spaces to get the horses used to being out by themselves and to trust the rider.

Horses visit various locations around the Far North to attend events or further their training.

The horses have a diverse area in which to train.

Introducing the horses to diverse situations whilst training on the station helps them to adapt to their new career away from racing.

When horses arrive, they spend a few weeks in the Spelling paddocks. These individual paddocks are approximately 1 acre, are post and rail, and have a shelter in each paddock.

Spelling/Let-Down paddocks

One of the shelters in the individual spelling paddocks. Horses spend a few weeks in these paddocks before being introduced into a larger paddock with a group of horses.

All horses are taught to tie up and get used to being left for short periods of time, as they would be at a general horse event or on a muster.

Horses are taught to comfortably float load into a 2 horse straight load. They undertake several trips around the district whilst in training with Rebecca.