ACADEMY
Owning and retraining an ex-racehorse is exciting and with every riding day you’ll discover a new challenge. Training – delivered with time and patience – will be well rewarded as this breed is one that aims to please. A breed that is strong, brave and intelligent – adapting quickly to new experiences.
Once allowed time to settle and recover from the rigours of a racing yard, racehorses are usually able to enjoy life in an ordinary environment, amongst a herd, grazing and behaving like any ordinary horse. Some may have picked up habits, but these are usually managed easily and often cease within a new environment.
The Treo Eile Academy is here to support owners of ex-racehorses. Over the coming months we will be introducing an incentive scheme to reward the best ex-racehorse within various leagues across the country. From dressage to showjumping, look for the Treo Eile badge to have a chance to compete for these extra prizes. Be sure to register your racehorse here to be eligible for prizes – it’s FREE for 2021.
For every prize collected, points will be awarded and the leading thoroughbred in each division at the end of 2021 will also be awarded a bursary to be used for either training/rehab/kit.
We will also be conducting racehorse retraining clinics throughout Ireland so watch this space or check our social channels.
Racehorses can be trained to work across a range of disciplines. For an overview of the most common, please click the icons here. Treo Eile has appointed a representative to advise on the various routes one can take to make the most of the competitions available.
EVENTS & CLINICS
Date | Event | Details | Contact |
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March 19 | Eventing Ire (EI) - Frankfort Stud 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
March 19 | EI Western Region - Eventing Start Stakes (Q3) | Treo Eile Thoroughbred Class | https://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/ |
March 19 | AIRC South East - Dressage League Qual | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' of the league | southeastregion@airc.ie |
March 25 | EI - Lightsource BP Tyrella 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
March 26 | EI Western Region - Eventing Start Stakes (Q4) | Treo Eile Thoroughbred Class | https://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/ |
March 26 | AIRC South East - Dressage League Qual | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' of the league | southeastregion@airc.ie |
March 29 | Stepping Stones to Success (Q1) | Treo Eile sponsored League | www.wexfordequestrian.ie |
March 30 | SJ Training Clinic - Tomas Ryan @ Tipperary EC | Treo Eile clinic, sponsored by Randox | www.itsplainsailing.com/org/te |
April 1 | Dressage Ireland National Winter Championships | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' | www.dressageireland.ie |
April 2 | EI Western Region - Eventing Starters Stakes (Q5) | Treo Eile Thoroughbred Class | https://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/ |
April 2 | EI - Blackstairs 2 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
April 2 | AIRC South East - Dressage League Final | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' of the league | southeastregion@airc.ie |
April 3 | Interschools Showjumping Final | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' | admin@equestrianinterschools.com |
April 5 | Stepping Stones to Success (Q2) | Treo Eile sponsored League | www.wexfordequestrian.ie |
April 8 | EI - Lightsource BP Tyrella 2 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
April 9 | EI - Lisgarvan House 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
April 10 | EI Western Region - Eventing Starters Stakes FINAL | Treo Eile Thoroughbred Class | https://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/ |
April 12 | Irish Pony Club National Dressage Day | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' | office@irishponyclub.ie |
April 12 | Stepping Stones to Success (Q3) | Treo Eile sponsored League | www.wexfordequestrian.ie |
April 13 | Flatwork & Showing Clinic - Joanne Quirke @ JAG EC | Treo Eile clinic, sponsored by Randox | www.itsplainsailing.com/org/te |
April 15 | EI - Clonmahon House 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
April 16 | EI - Crecora 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
April 19 | Stepping Stones To Success - Viewing Day | Treo Eile sponsored League | www.wexfordequestrian.ie |
April 22 | EI - Lightcourse BP Tyrella 3 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
April 23 | EI - Hillcrest 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
April 25 | Stepping Stones To Success FINAL | Treo Eile sponsored League | www.wexfordequestrian.ie |
May 6 | Showing Clinic - Nicki Russell, venue tbc | Treo Eile clinic, sponsored by Randox | anne.oconnor@treoeile.com - it will appear on Its Plain Sailing |
May 7 | AIRC SE Region - Express Eventing | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' | southeastregion@airc.ie |
May 7 | EI - Frankfort Stud 2 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
May 13 | EI - Hazeldene | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
May 14 | EI - Hillcrest 2 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
May 20 | EI - Necarne 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
May 20 | Showing Pathway Series - Sceilig Showing Festival | Treo Eile run Showing Pathway Series | anne.oconnor@treoeile.com 087 7821199 |
May 21 | EI - Kilguilkey House 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
May 27 | EI - Rosanna 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
May 27 | Showing Pathway Series - Glandoran Island Summer Show | Treo Eile run Showing Pathway Series | anne.oconnor@treoeile.com 087 7821199 |
June 3-4 | Leinster Dressage - Dressage In The City | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' | www.dressageireland.ie |
June 6 | Young Event Horse Series (YES) Qualifier - Forth Mountain | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' in 3 categories | www.youngeventhorseseries.ie |
June 10 | EI - Clonmahon House 2 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
June 11 | EI - Clyda 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
June 13 | Young Event Horse Series (YES) Qualifier - Tullylish | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' in 3 categories | www.youngeventhorseseries.ie |
June 17 | EI - Rosanna 2 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
June 17 | Showing Pathway Series - Mullingar Show | Treo Eile run Showing Pathway Series | anne.oconnor@treoeile.com 087 7821199 |
June 18 | EI - Ballindenisk 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
June 20 | Young Event Horse Series (YES) Qualifier - Scarteen | Treo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' in 3 categories | www.youngeventhorseseries.ie |
June 24 | EI - Cloncaw Glaslough | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
June 25 | EI - Grove 1 | Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League | www.eventingireland.com |
FIND A COACH
Riding and training an ex-racehorse can be a simple transition for some but will always require a degree of skill and patience. Coaches who are used to thoroughbreds will have a greater understanding of their minds and how they think. If you require a helping hand, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of these professionals. From an hour to an intensive course, it will be money well spent.
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ASK AN EXPERT
Your ex-racehorse has been accustomed to a rigid yard routine and to help with their transition to new pastures, we have assembled a panel of experts available to advise on best practice. From feeding through to farriers, check on our posts for discussion threads and post your questions.
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RACEHORSE THERAPY
Ex-racehorses in therapeutic settings are becoming increasingly common. Many have a suitable temperament and naturally enjoy interacting with vulnerable groups, often providing vital sensory experiences. From disabled riders and dementia patients through to prisoners and troubled teens, connections with horses are having profound effects.
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Working within a new team, alongside the horses has taught me respect and patience for others and myself. I’m now 100% determined to turn my life around so that it is more positive. I’m taking methods learnt with horses such as stillness and calmness and using them to improve my life.
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