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.