Greyhounds give WA police officers paws to rest and recharge
Priority greyhound adoption is being offered to WA Police Union members in a partnership with Racing and Wagering Western Australia to support the physical and mental health of officers. WA Police Union (WAPU) President Paul Gale said the offer was available to both the union’s 7000 serving and 1300 retired members through RWWA’s Greyhounds as […]
Kids learn the Magic words for wellness
Teachers Magic, Yoshi and Muzz have been giving kids a unique insight into staying calm and dealing with challenges. Magic and Yoshi are former racehorses and Muzz an elder statesman of the herd who, along with other paddock pals, are teaching Capel Primary School students what it means to ‘get back to grazing.’ Sophia, aged […]
Two unique Choices for one therapy rider
Flashy chestnut Four Choices arrived at Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre in 2020 as a gentle, playful horse that had never run a race. Around the same time, handsome grey Say Geronimo was entering the Off the Track WA retraining program having earned more than $130,000 in prize money during his racing career. His destiny also […]
Racing retirees help kids apply Horse Sense to their lives
Many children dream of having a horse but Claire Wright went further by gathering an entire herd when she grew up and then helping the dreams of others come true. Claire’s Horse Sense enterprise gives horse-based learning sessions to children to boost their wellbeing, supported by the new Off the Track WA Community Fund. “I’ve […]
New landing pad for racing greyhounds
A deluxe, purpose-built rehoming centre for greyhounds is planned for a large property newly secured in Southern River. Racing and Wagering Western Australia has purchased a site of almost 10,000m2 on Matison Street, which is planned as the new headquarters for Greyhounds as Pets. Head of Animal Welfare Dr Anna Smet described the project as […]
Greyhounds adopt Eagle Xavier Ellis for new pet project
Greyhounds and eagles have plenty in common this month: Vitality, keen vision, notable noses – and Xavier Ellis. April is Greyhound Adoption Month and the West-Coast-Eagle-turned-Perthonality has teamed up with Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) WA to help match dogs with their perfect people. Newly adopted GAP ambassador Xavier said his best mate was a greyhound […]
Research fund brings focus to horse welfare
A new funding source is available for research which has the potential to help horses thrive during their racing careers and beyond. The Racing and Wagering Western Australia Research Fund is now open and Head of Animal Welfare Dr Anna Smet welcomes applications for racehorse study projects. “Our aim is to ensure the highest and […]
Trailblazing imaging suite available for horses in Western Australia
The first standing MRI machine installed in Western Australia has scanned twice the expected number of horses in its initial month of operation. The MRI technology can diagnose a wide variety of lameness conditions caused by musculoskeletal injuries, which cannot be accurately assessed with radiographs or ultrasound. MRI is particularly useful for diagnosing soft tissue […]
Science turns to racehorse care
Welfare experts from Australia and beyond recently pointed to quality research as vital for the lifelong health of racehorses. The 2023 Asian Racing Conference held in Melbourne, which included guests from 35 countries, hosted expert discussions on advances in injury prevention and the innovations for horse safety and care. Among the experts was Dr Christopher […]
Community fund for new ideas to engage retired racehorses
Horse-based education and therapy projects stand to benefit from the new Off the Track WA Community Fund. In launching the funding program, Racing and Wagering Western Australia Head of Animal Wellbeing Anna Smet said it was open to a range of learning and wellbeing projects where off the track horses were involved. “We are delighted […]