New benefits for Queensland Off-The-Track owners

Queensland’s Off-The-Track owners now have access to more benefits than ever with the launch of the QOTT Clubhouse.

The Clubhouse is an online community where all Queensland residents who own an off-the-track thoroughbred or standardbred horse can join to take advantage of the several initiatives on offer, while assisting to increase the visibility of retired horses across the state.

By signing up, owners can access exclusive benefits, including access to accredited education courses and seminars covering best practice in equine training and welfare, as well as members-only discounts thanks to partnerships with organisations including:

• Cavalor Equicare;
• Equestrian Queensland;
• Equitation Science International;
• HorseRecords;
• PETstock; and
• Poseidon Animal Health.

Members-only monthly competitions, as well as direct engagement with the QOTT Program and other OTT owners, are also some of the benefits available to Clubhouse members.

The Clubhouse, as part of QOTT’s ongoing commitment to improve data collection and close the knowledge gap on the ownership and location of former racehorses in Queensland, incentivises owners to register their retired thoroughbred or standardbred horses with QOTT.

Racing Queensland Senior Animal Care Manager Kim Duffy said the Clubhouse was part of the QOTT commitment to maximising aftercare outcomes for retired racehorses in their lives after racing and breeding.

“The Clubhouse will help to provide more support for people with OTT horses, while encouraging more people to get into OTT ownership,” Ms Duffy said.

“It will also help us establish a traceability system to allow us to monitor what horses we have residing across Queensland.

“We are proud to be working with our valuable partners to optimise lifelong racehorse aftercare and promote best practice equine welfare to support retired racehorses in their lives after racing.”

In addition, the QOTT Program has also announced the introduction of the New OTT Owner Welcome Pack.

“Owners of an eligible Queensland horse who has been retired from the racing industry within the last 12 months can apply for a care package worth over $550,” Ms Duffy said.

“They will receive a QOTT-branded Caribu Ripstock Combo Rug from PETstock, as well as welcome packs containing a range of equine health products from both Poseidon Animal Health and Cavalor Equicare.“All the items in the packs have been selected to help horses transition into life after racing, and I want to thank our partners for providing this invaluable support.”

In addition to the support provided by the Clubhouse, owners of an eligible Queensland retired racehorse can apply for free lessons via the QOTT Subsidised Lessons Program with a QOTT Approved Coach of their choice.

The QOTT program was established in 2021 following the Martin Inquiry to provide a high-quality first transition for thoroughbreds and standardbreds from racing and breeding activities to retirement.

Since its inception, QOTT has launched major initiatives including the Acknowledged Retrainers Program, the Subsidised Lessons Program, the Event Sponsorship Program and the QOTT Grants Program.

Click here to learn more about the QOTT Clubhouse and the New OTT Owner Welcome Pack.

QOTT partners:

PETstock

The Petspiration Group is very proud to partner with Queensland Off-The-Track with the launch of the Clubhouse program. Through our major retail brands, PETstock & Caribu, we are dedicated to bringing quality, affordable horse products to the Australian market to support every horse owners every day needs.

Paul Dixon – Equine Project Manager, Petspiration Group

Poseidon Animal Health

At Poseidon Animal Health we are passionate about thoroughbreds and standardbreds. We congratulate QOTT on an incredible, well thought out program and we are honoured to partner with them in their journey to support life after racing.

Linda Lord – Founder, Poseidon Animal Health

HorseRecords

HorseRecords is proud to collaborate with the Queensland Off-The-Track Program to help to ensure the ethical care of retired racehorses. HorseRecords is one of the key tools that will be used to ensure the horses are cared for as they begin their new careers!

Andy Ide – Founder and Director of HorseRecords

Equitation Science International

Equitation Science International is very proud to be partnering with the Queensland Off-The-Track Program, providing members with the opportunity to develop an understanding about horse behaviour and learning.

Members receive access to a short online course based on the most up-to-date science on behaviour and welfare, presented in a very simple and easy to understand format. Applying evidence-based practices to horse management and training enables a safe and sustainable future for horses, and a fulfilling life after racing.

Dr Andrew McLean – Equine Behaviourist, Equitation Science International

Cavalor Equicare

Cavalor Equicare are proud to partner with Racing Queensland’s Off-The-Track Program as the official nutritional partner. At Cavalor Equicare we believe in supplying only the very best products that are based on over 30 years of scientific research.

All our products are made from a selection of the highest quality ingredients and strict manufacturing processes ensuring all horses are provided with the very best in supplements and care range.

We share a passion for equine welfare and with our new partnership with Queensland Off-The-Track we are excited to provide OTT’s and their new owners the best start in transitioning into their new post racing career.

Charles White – Director, Cavalor Equicare

Equestrian Queensland

Equestrian Queensland is proud to be partnering with the Queensland Off-The-Track Program as part of the QOTT Clubhouse to increase opportunities and incentives available for the Queensland off the track community.

Briston Toft – Chief Executive Officer, Equestrian Queensland