Caroline Searcy's Thoroughbreds Are Go is back and will run weekly in TTR AusNZ. This series encourages the equestrian world to take on this highly athletic and intelligent breed and educate owners and trainers on finding the best home for thoroughbreds away from racing.
This week's episode
Week of November 4, 2024
Caroline Searcy's thoroughbred re-homing program features a delightful and instructional story with top Australian Eventer Jess Somerfield and the young riders she coaches after they take on her re-trained thoroughbreds.
A highlight package from the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) conference in Japan.
And the beauty of the broodmare and how they are cared for by Australian breeders as we catch up with Group 1 winners Snitzerland (Snitzel) and Sacred Choice (Choisir) at Vinery Stud in Arrowfield Stud's Beyond The Winning Post - Where Are They Now?
Other episodes
Week of October 28, 2024
Caroline Searcy's Australian thoroughbred re-homing program Thoroughbreds Are Go focuses on the benefit of industry sponsorship at Racing NSW's Equimillion competition in particular Thoroughbred Breeders' NSW support for three individual riders.
How do retired racehorses go back into a stable environment in their new life? Pretty well, judging by the former John Sargent-trained Favreau (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) now with the manager of the Centennial Park members' group in Sydney, Emma Cox.
And a thoroughbred model making his breeder, Bowness Stud proud in his role as a Magic Millions' model, and now showjumping with Holly Penfold, in Arrowfield Stud's Beyond the Winning Post - Where Are They Now.
Week of October 21, 2024
Caroline Searcy's thoroughbred re-homing TV program Thoroughbreds Are Go returns for series two in 2024.
Featuring Equimillion competitor the “TAG” sponsored Hannah Marsland and Burnt Patch (Choisir) taking big steps forward through each stage of this competition that attracted over 500 off the track thoroughbreds.
Racing WA's Dr Anna Smet explains that state's aftercare program including their Off The Track Estate.
And how do you care for a retired stallion? Hear from Vinery Stud's Adam White about their 28-year-old, six-time Group 1 winner and prolific sire, Testa Rossa.
Week of June 17, 2024
It is Caroline Searcy's Thoroughbreds Are Go's final epidsode for 2024. Episode 5 looks at Thoroughbred Breeders' Australia's Fast Track Graduate Abi Wheatland who is doing an incredible job working with stallions at Darley Godolphin's Kelvinside base in NSW.
Melissa Ware the Equine Welfare Manager at Racing Victoria's Off Track Thoroughbreds program discusses the large numbers of thoroughbreds at the Melbourne International three day event and the future of rehoming ex-racehorses in Victoria and beyond.
And the Queen of Arrowfield Stud, Golden Slipper winner, the champion filly Miss Finland (Redoutes Choice) aged 20 in Arrowfield Stud's Beyond The Winning Post: Where Are They Now?
Week of June 10, 2024
Caroline attends the Thoroughbred Breeders' Australia's Fast Track graduation ceremony - connecting the equestrian world, and those who have no horse background, with the Australian thoroughbred breeding industry.
Vicki Cowdroy, daughter of Olympic Equestrian medalist Merv Bennett and her daughter Maddie creating new generations of thoroughbred riders. Plus Group one Goldolphin star Trekking (Street Cry {Ire}) and his new role with Godolphin Lifetime Care.
Week of June 3, 2024
Caroline Searcy's thoroughbred rehoming program includes some of the highlights from the 2024 Australian Stud And Stable Staff Awards on the Gold Coast with a focus on Thoroughbred Welfare award winner, the Northern Territory's Nicole Mutimer.
Caroline speaks with prolific racing owner Linda Huddy with seven ex-racehorses at the recent Thoroughbred Sport Horse National Championships at Stonewall under the expert coaching of elite Australian International show jumper Gemma Creighton.
And former John O'Shea trained sprint star Lost And Running (NZ) (Per Incanto {USA}) began his new career with World Cup showjumper Krissy Harris in Arrowfield Stud's Beyond The Winning Post: Where Are They Now?
Week of May 27, 2024
Caroline Searcy's Australian thoroughbred re-homing program Thoroughbreds Are Go visits an Equestrian Pathways Australia clinic at Box Hill RDA in Sydney. EPA in combination with the Australian Turf Club Foundation is looking for a NSW bred and Sydney trained ex-racehorse to train up as a Paralympics competitor.
Caroline speaks with the Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association and another exciting national championships and sprint star Eduardo with new rider Jenny Bennett in Arrowfield Stud's Beyond The Winning Post, Where Are They Now?
Week of May 20, 2024
Caroline Searcy's thoroughbred re-homing TV show Thoroughbreds Are Go returns for 2024. Featuring 4 time Group 1 winner the always popular Godolphin star, Hartnell at his first Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Plus prolific racehorse owners Frank and Christine Cook and their passion for their off track horses - sponsoring events such as the Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association's National Championships.
In Arrowfield Stud's new segment - "Beyond The Winning Post: Where Are They Now?" see Triple Crown syndication's Dothraki in his new life.
