Tasracing Off the Track

17/02/2026

02/02/2026

As our Tassie summer starts to wind down, we’d love to hear how you and your OTT spent the season ☀️🐴

Did you head out for refreshing beach rides, or escape the heat with cool, forest trail adventures? Share your stories (and photos!) of you and your OTT out and about this summer — we’d love to see them.

And before the month wraps up, what will you be doing to finish off the summer season with your OTT?

21/01/2026

🌟New Coach Alert 🌟 - Welcome on board Liz Elliott of Leslie Vale.

Born in Holland and growing up working on a dairy farm, is where Liz’s love of horses began at age 12, and particularly on a pony named Freddy. By her teens Liz was working in riding schools, show-jumping stables and with stallions, travelling throughout Holland as a groom and earning her first instructor qualifications.

In 1981, a holiday to Canada changed Liz’s life when she met her soon to be husband, and soon after moved to Tasmania. Since then, horses have remained at the centre of Liz’s life — from riding schools, preparing thoroughbreds for the yearling sales, to coaching at Pony Clubs, a role proudly held for over 35 years.

Later establishing her own riding school at Leslie Vale, teaching riders aged 3 to 77 across all disciplines. Liz also breaks in and schools' horses, coach competition riders, runs holiday camps, mentor new coaches as a Coach Educator, and has been Chief Coach at Huntingfield Pony Club for over 20 years, including coaching Tasmanian teams at State and National level.

Liz feels incredibly fortunate to have made a career out of what began as a childhood passion, working outdoors with wonderful horses and people. Liz is excited to continue this journey and looks forward to her partnership with the Off The Track program, supporting both horses and riders toward positive, confident outcomes.

15/01/2026

🎉 Welcome Our New Approved Coaches – Kristy & Tara from Valor Park! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Kristy and Tara from Valor Park as our newest Approved Coaches, bringing their expertise to the North West region of the state.

Kristy, Managing Owner of Valor Park, balances her time between her career as a Paramedic and running the equestrian centre. Horses—especially Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs)—are at the heart of Kristy’s passion. She is deeply committed to helping these horses transition into fulfilling second careers, whether that’s endurance riding, showjumping, eventing, dressage, or simply enjoying relaxed trail rides. Kristy has a strong appreciation for the rehabilitation process and the rewarding journey of working with OTTBs.

Alongside her is Tara, Manager of Valor Park Equestrian Centre. With 49 years of experience in the equine industry, Tara grew up on the mainland surrounded by influential mentors who helped shape her training and professional path. Her extensive knowledge spans dressage, eventing, showjumping, and hacking competitions. Tara is passionate about the versatility of the OTTB and firmly believes in the incredible potential these horses have when given the right education and training.

Please join us in welcoming Kristy and Tara to the Approved Coach network! 🐎✨

12/01/2026

🌟 Dodges Ferry All Breeds Show 🌟

The weather did not disappoint, and the beautiful display of horses did not disappoint.

Well done to Dodges Ferry Horse Riding Club for a well-run show - where the OTT's were out in force in the beautiful sun to show how amazing these horses are.

Well done to all competitors.

Our NON-professional photographer and Off The Track Team Member Amanda, was there to capture the smiles of all those competing with their Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds.

21/12/2025

🌟 Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in the racing industry?
Our School Holiday Racing Internship Program is back, and this time we’re running two full internships across the state!

Join us to step behind the scenes of Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound racing and experience the industry from the inside out.

Successful applicants will:
🐎 Gain hands-on horse (and dog) handling skills
🏇 Meet professional jockeys, drivers, trainers and industry staff
🏁 Explore stables, kennels, race-day operations and key racing facilities
🤝 Build real connections across all three racing codes

📍Internship Locations & Dates:
• Spreyton (Devonport Racecourse): 12–16 January 2026
• Brighton (Brighton Training Centre): 19–23 January 2026

✨ Open to anyone aged 15 years and over
✨ Limited places in each location
👉 Apply here: https://tasracing.com.au/.../tasracing-internship-program

14/12/2025

🎄✨ Let’s Spread the Christmas Cheer! ✨🎄

We’d love to see your best OTT Horsey Christmas photos! 🐴🎅
Dress them up, snap a festive moment, and share the joy with our community.

📸 The photo with the MOST likes will win an Off The Track Cap & Keyring 🎁

🗓 Winner announced Friday 19th December
So get liking, and let’s celebrate our Christmas OTT beauties together! ❤️🎄

✨ Happy snapping & happy holidays! ✨