Do you have an OTT Thoroughbred or Standardbred?

Give Your OTT Horse the Lifetime Support They Deserve.

Secure the Race-2-Ride Training Passport - an evidence-based, step-by-step retraining system that stays with your horse for life. Secure your Founder Membership today for AU$197.

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"I thought I’d made a huge mistake with my OTT... now I’m not afraid to ride him anymore. I love him to pieces." — Kim, USA

THERE IS HOPE

A Safer, Calmer Partnership is Within Reach

Follow a step-by-step, evidence-based roadmap to:

  • Understand your horse's level of arousal and how to bring their attention back to you.
  • Develop a horse that stands quietly for mounting and responds to light signals.
  • Create a foundation for your horse that ensures their welfare in any future home.
  • Bridge the gap between scientific research and practical, hands-on retraining.
  • Enjoy a happier and safer partnership.

Yes, Sustainable Success Is Possible!

Through the Race-2-Ride Training Passport, you’ll learn the evidence-based principles needed to ensure your horse’s long-term welfare and your own safety.

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In The Next 6 Months, You Could…

  • Transform "Track Tension" into True Relaxation: Develop a horse that is calm, engaged, and "in the bubble" with you, whether you’re on the ground or in the saddle, by mastering the science of arousal levels.
  • Establish a Foundation of Light, Responsive Cues: Move beyond "holding and hoping." Teach your horse a clear language of light rein and leg signals, leading from groundwork to confident canter transitions, lateral work, and stress-free trailer loading.
  • Secure Your Horse’s Welfare Forever: Complete the initial training for your horse’s Digital Passport to create a strong foundation in their education that lasts a lifetime, no matter where their journey leads.
INTRODUCING

The Race-2-Ride Training Passport

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A lifetime digital support system for your horse.

The Training Passport is the first of its kind: a digital curriculum that stays with your horse for their entire post-racing life. The passport provides a consistent, science-based "language" that helps OTT horses thrive in their second careers, together with a supportive online community where you can have your questions answered and make life-long friends.

With your Passport, you aren’t just training for today - you’re securing their tomorrow.

  • Evidence-Based Curriculum: 12 step-by-step modules translating complex equine science into practical, daily training sessions.
  • Consistent Education: If your horse changes hands, the new owner gets fresh access to the training, so the horse's "instruction manual" is never lost.
  • The Community Hub: Join a dedicated group of OTT owners in our exclusive hub with weekly LIVE training sessions directly with Dr Kate Fenner.
  • Founder-Only Pricing: Secure the pilot rate of AU$197 and be part of the movement redefining OTT aftercare.

What's Included?

MODULES 1-3

Foundations of Relaxation

Engagement and relaxation are the basis of all successful retraining. Learn actionable steps you can take to lower your horse’s arousal levels and build a "bubble" of focus, including:

  • The Arousal Scale: How to read subtle physical signs of tension before they become unwanted behaviours.
  • The Engagement Zone: How to ensure your horse is mentally "with you" before you begin any session.
  • Emotional Level Assessment: Step-by-step techniques to calm the anxious horse and build trust on the ground.

You’ll finish this section with a horse that is calm, attentive, and physically relaxed in your presence - the essential foundation for everything that follows.

MODULES 4-6

Groundwork & Preparation

With a relaxed horse, the next step is to establish clear communication through groundwork. In these modules, you’ll learn:

  • Shoulder & Hindquarter Control: Mastering the language of combined reinforcement to move your horse’s body with precision.
  • Saddling Without Stress: A science-based approach to introducing tack that ensures your horse remains calm and understanding.
  • Long-Reining: How to use two reins on the ground to simulate ridden cues and build a safe bridge to the first ride.

You’ll finish this section with a horse that understands your signals and is physically prepared for a rider to step on.

MODULES 7-9

Confidence Under Saddle

The transition to ridden work is often where OTT owners feel the most vulnerable. These modules provide the roadmap for those critical first rides, including:

  • The First Rides: Exactly what to expect, what to do, and, more importantly, what not to do during the first few rides.
  • Translating the Signals: How to help your horse transition from "track cues" to the light, responsive rein signals needed for pleasure or sport.
  • Calm Stops & Steering: Establishing a reliable stop and soft, responsive steering using the lightest possible signals.

You’ll finish this section with the confidence and skills to enjoy a safe, predictable, and quiet ride on your off-the-track horse.

MODULES 10-12

Refining the Partnership

The final phase is about polishing your communication and solving common real-world challenges with confidence. In these modules, you’ll learn:

  • Trailer Loading 101: A stress-free, step-by-step method to help your horse load calmly and confidently every single time.
  • Canter Foundations: How to help your horse find balance, pick up the correct leads, and manage their rhythm without rushing.
  • The Art of Lightness: Reducing your cues to the absolute minimum, resulting in a horse that is a joy to handle and a pleasure to ride.

You’ll finish this program with a well-educated, reliable partner and a Training Passport that documents this high standard of care for the horse's future.

BEYOND THE MODULES

Resources & Community Support

Retraining doesn't happen in a vacuum. The Training Passport provides the ongoing expert guidance and peer support you need to stay on track, including:

  • Scientific Translation Guides: Access a library of resources that break down complex equine behaviour research into simple, actionable "cheat sheets" you can take straight to the stable.
  • Weekly LIVE Coaching: Join Dr Kate Fenner for regular live Q&A sessions. This is your chance to get expert eyes on your progress and have your specific training hurdles addressed in real-time.

  • The Global OTT Community: Gain entry to our private Community Hub - a supportive, judgment-free space filled with Thoroughbred and Standardbred owners who truly "get" the highs and lows of the journey.

  • The Founder Affiliate Program: As a Founder Program member, you have the exclusive opportunity to join our affiliate mission, earning a 25% commission for every Training Passport you help secure for other horses.

You’ll finish every week feeling supported, heard, and confident that you have a world-class team standing behind you and your horse.

This Program Is For You If...

  • You recently welcomed an OTT Thoroughbred or Standardbred and feel a bit overwhelmed by their "track tension" or unpredictable energy.
  • Your safety is a priority, and you want a proven, science-based method to ensure your horse is calm and "in the bubble" with you before you even think about mounting.
  • You are tired of "quick fixes" and want a structured, evidence-based roadmap that respects how horses actually learn and process information.
  • You want to be part of a supportive community of like-minded owners - a judgment-free space where you can share your progress and get expert advice.
  • You care about your horse’s long-term welfare and want to provide them with a Training Passport that serves as a consistent "instruction manual" for their life beyond the track.
  • You’re ready to stop "holding and hoping" and start building a partnership based on clear communication, trust, and mutual understanding.
YES, I WANT IN!
NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Dr Kate Fenner

I bring over three decades of specialised experience in off-the-track retraining, combined with rigorous academic credentials that bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application.

My journey began with a horse straight from the trainer’s stables in Randwick, which followed me to boarding school, and eventually led to competing at the Rolex International level in Asia. Today, I hold a PhD in Horse Behaviour and Training, serve as the Hon. President of the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES), and sit on the board of Pony Club Australia.

Why Race-2-Ride?

My life’s work has been dedicated to understanding how horses learn and developing evidence-based methods that prioritise both safety and welfare. Through Kandoo Equine, I’ve helped thousands of owners successfully train their horses at home.

Race-2-Ride is my legacy project. It is my commitment to solving a critical gap in OTT welfare: ensuring every off-the-track horse, and the dedicated owners who take them on, have access to specialised, evidence-based support throughout their entire post-racing life.

"I signed up because evidence-based training is important to me."

"As a 40-something getting back into horses after three decades away, I found myself the very lost owner of a 4-year-old OTT. The real turning point was the program's focus on behaviour vs. soundness. It allowed me to see what Magpie was communicating—what I thought was 'naughty' was actually physical discomfort. As soon as I stopped asking him to work through it, he calmed down. He now trusts me to listen to him."

 -Isa, Ireland

"I feel more confident and enjoy my riding again.

"Billy is a rescue off-the-track Standardbred. In the past, he would shy, and it made me very nervous because I didn’t know when it was coming. This training showed me how to gauge Billy’s 'level of arousal.' Now, when the environment is overtaking, I can bring his attention back to me. I'm no longer just 'holding  on and hoping for the best'."

- Rider of a rescue Standardbred

"The ethical, effective, and science-based solution."

"I strongly endorse this training for off-the-track horse transitions. My personal experience retraining a four-year-old OTT Standardbred gelding demonstrated its exceptional value. It focuses on relaxation and clear communication, ensuring a smooth psychological transition from the track. It’s the standard of care every OTT deserves."

- Kellie, Professional Retrainer

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