Retraining of Racehorses Fred and Rowena Cook run Equine Management and Training, specialising in the retraining of racehorses. They are the authors of Re-educating Racehorses — life after racing. Here they bust some common myths surrounding retraining racehorses… “Racehorses do not hack out” Yes they do. After all, most racehorses have to hack to and
Treo Eile is delighted to announce its continued partnership with Eventing Ireland for 2025, further strengthening opportunities for ex-racehorses transitioning into eventing. With a €3,000 prize fund allocated to the Treo Eile Thoroughbred Eventing League and the exciting introduction of a Thoroughbred Eventing Class at Ballindenisk International in September, this year marks a significant step
Treo Eile is proud to announce the 2025 Polo Sponsorship campaign, an initiative that celebrates and supports the transition of retired racehorses into the sport of polo. Building on the success of previous years, this ongoing sponsorship reflects Treo Eile’s continued commitment to promoting second career opportunities for thoroughbreds and recognising the vital role of
Treo Eile has joined forces with the Irish Pony Club (IPC) to sponsor a range of activities throughout 2025. This initiative, valued at €2,500 in training bursaries, aims to encourage and reward the participation of thoroughbreds in IPC events, reinforcing the importance of aftercare and continued equestrian development. Treo Eile sees the popularity and the
Treo Eile is delighted to renew its partnership with Dressage Ireland for the 2025 competition season, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the retraining and aftercare of Thoroughbreds. This collaboration will see Treo Eile sponsoring key classes across the Dressage Ireland calendar, offering dedicated prize funds to reward the highest-placed Thoroughbreds in competition. The sponsorship will
