Off the Track WA Estate celebrates two years
The Off the Track WA Estate is celebrating two years as a racehorse retraining, rehoming and multi-purpose welfare facility. The 100-acre estate in North Dandalup has capacity for up to 40 horses at a time as well as hosting events as part of its purpose in supporting off-the-track horses as they move on to new […]
Big Mak a treat for top sporting team
Strong and reliable Mak has one more important job to do before retiring – for the second time. The 20-year-old thoroughbred is heading for Sydney this week, where he will carry the Ripplebrook Equestrian Vaulting Academy team through their performances at the National Vaulting Championships. It will be his last major event before returning home […]
Greyhounds race to the lead in Cheryl’s life
Greyhounds were slow to appear in Cheryl Isaac’s life but they have raced to the front and are staying firmly in the lead. Her recent work as loyal media manager and personal assistant to her two dogs Sammy and Boss, who are favourite ambassadors for Greyhounds as Pets (GAP), clearly show her world revolves around […]
Giddy up for vet nurse training
Off the Track WA horses will help vet nurses learn new skills through an online training course starting this winter. Applied Vocational Training (AVT) is launching an equine care course to give nurses the chance to gain a broader knowledge of the handling and treatment of large animals. AVT Assessor Ann-Marie Moyles said content was […]
New therapy horse a Major success at Riding for the Disabled
Major Survivor has landed the perfect new job after retiring from the race track – working with other great survivors. He has joined Riding for the Disabled Association – Carine (RDA Carine), gained Telethon sponsorship and recently starred at a special event where he was re-named after the first Telethon child, Maryanne Lazarides, who was […]
Kelly puts horses and hounds on the Roads to happy retirement
The only person who was surprised when Kelly Roads won an animal welfare award was Kelly Roads. The thoroughbred racehorse retrainer and serial greyhound foster mum holds the 2022 Kerry Vernon Award for Excellence in Greyhound Welfare, part of Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s Greyhound of the Year Awards, despite having no idea she was […]
Discover a new friend during Greyhounds as Pets’ Adoption Month
April is the month to find out how adaptable, adorable and adoptable greyhounds can be. Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) WA is encouraging people to discover the gentle companionship of greyhounds with the help of acclaimed veterinarian and animal welfare advocate Dr Garnett Hall during adoption month. In his fourth year as GAP ambassador, Dr Hall […]
Pet greyhounds in a spin over new play space
It’s called Zoomie Land and it’s for those who have retired but still love to run. Named after the quirk shared by many greyhounds for running around in tight circles, Zoomie Land is a new play area at Cannington created by Greyhounds WA. General Manager Noel Reilly said the off-lead space beside the racetrack was […]
Racehorses benefit from lower cost health scans
Racehorse welfare is being reinforced by a new initiative to bring down the cost of high-tech health scans. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is introducing a rebate of half the cost of using advanced diagnostic imaging to investigate musculoskeletal conditions in thoroughbred and standardbred racehorses, up to $1500. RWWA Veterinary Services Manager Dr Judith […]
New laws free retired greyhounds from muzzles
New state laws liberating pet greyhounds from wearing muzzles in public are welcomed by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA). Chief Racing Officer Charlotte Mills said the racing community was pleased with the changes, which support RWWA’s goals for greyhound welfare and upholding the reputation of the breed. “Until now, greyhounds who were retired from […]