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.

DRESSAGE
SHOWJUMPING

EVENTING

POLOCROSSE

LEISURE

POLO

SHOWING

EVENTS & CLINICS

DateEvent Details Contact
March 19Eventing Ire (EI) - Frankfort Stud 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
March 19EI Western Region - Eventing Start Stakes (Q3)Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classhttps://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/
March 19AIRC South East - Dressage League QualTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' of the leaguesoutheastregion@airc.ie
March 25EI - Lightsource BP Tyrella 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
March 26EI Western Region - Eventing Start Stakes (Q4)
Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classhttps://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/
March 26AIRC South East - Dressage League QualTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' of the leaguesoutheastregion@airc.ie
March 29Stepping Stones to Success (Q1)Treo Eile sponsored Leaguewww.wexfordequestrian.ie
March 30SJ Training Clinic - Tomas Ryan @ Tipperary ECTreo Eile clinic, sponsored by Randoxwww.itsplainsailing.com/org/te
April 1Dressage Ireland National Winter ChampionshipsTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred'www.dressageireland.ie
April 2EI Western Region - Eventing Starters Stakes (Q5)Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classhttps://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/
April 2EI - Blackstairs 2Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
April 2AIRC South East - Dressage League FinalTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' of the leaguesoutheastregion@airc.ie
April 3Interschools Showjumping FinalTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' admin@equestrianinterschools.com
April 5Stepping Stones to Success (Q2)Treo Eile sponsored Leaguewww.wexfordequestrian.ie
April 8EI - Lightsource BP Tyrella 2Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
April 9EI - Lisgarvan House 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
April 10EI Western Region - Eventing Starters Stakes FINALTreo Eile Thoroughbred Classhttps://www.eventingireland.com/western-region-eventing-starter-stakes/
April 12Irish Pony Club National Dressage DayTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' office@irishponyclub.ie
April 12Stepping Stones to Success (Q3)Treo Eile sponsored Leaguewww.wexfordequestrian.ie
April 13Flatwork & Showing Clinic - Joanne Quirke @ JAG ECTreo Eile clinic, sponsored by Randoxwww.itsplainsailing.com/org/te
April 15EI - Clonmahon House 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
April 16EI - Crecora 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
April 19Stepping Stones To Success - Viewing DayTreo Eile sponsored Leaguewww.wexfordequestrian.ie
April 22EI - Lightcourse BP Tyrella 3Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
April 23EI - Hillcrest 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
April 25Stepping Stones To Success FINALTreo Eile sponsored Leaguewww.wexfordequestrian.ie
May 6Showing Clinic - Nicki Russell, venue tbcTreo Eile clinic, sponsored by Randoxanne.oconnor@treoeile.com - it will appear on Its Plain Sailing
May 7AIRC SE Region - Express EventingTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' southeastregion@airc.ie
May 7EI - Frankfort Stud 2Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
May 13EI - HazeldeneEventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
May 14EI - Hillcrest 2Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
May 20EI - Necarne 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
May 20Showing Pathway Series - Sceilig Showing FestivalTreo Eile run Showing Pathway Seriesanne.oconnor@treoeile.com 087 7821199
May 21EI - Kilguilkey House 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
May 27EI - Rosanna 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
May 27Showing Pathway Series - Glandoran Island Summer ShowTreo Eile run Showing Pathway Seriesanne.oconnor@treoeile.com 087 7821199
June 3-4Leinster Dressage - Dressage In The CityTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred'www.dressageireland.ie
June 6Young Event Horse Series (YES) Qualifier - Forth MountainTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' in 3 categorieswww.youngeventhorseseries.ie
June 10EI - Clonmahon House 2Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
June 11EI - Clyda 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
June 13Young Event Horse Series (YES) Qualifier - TullylishTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' in 3 categorieswww.youngeventhorseseries.ie
June 17EI - Rosanna 2Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
June 17Showing Pathway Series - Mullingar ShowTreo Eile run Showing Pathway Seriesanne.oconnor@treoeile.com 087 7821199
June 18EI - Ballindenisk 1Eventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
June 20Young Event Horse Series (YES) Qualifier - ScarteenTreo Eile 'Highest Placed Thoroughbred' in 3 categorieswww.youngeventhorseseries.ie
June 24EI - Cloncaw GlasloughEventing Ire/Treo Eile Thoroughbred League www.eventingireland.com
June 25EI - Grove 1Eventing 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.