The Race-2-Ride Research Pilot

An International Study on Sustainable OTT Transition & Owner Confidence

Led by Dr Kate Fenner

Supporting Existing Efforts

Race-2-Ride is designed as a supportive safety net that functions after horses leave racing, traditional retraining organisations or welfare centres. We don't replace these vital programs; we act as a continuity layer to help everyday owners maintain and build upon the foundation already laid.

The Research Cohort

We are selecting a limited group of 100–150 highly engaged owners for our university-approved pilot study. As a Research Scholar, you will receive full access to the Training Passport system (value $1000+) and direct access to weekly live coaching meetings. In return, you commit to actively working through the modules and submitting monthly feedback over a 3-month period.

Submit Your Application

Baseline behavioural assessments (E-BARQ) will be completed after your application is accepted. Please select your preferred "Pay-What-You-Can" scholarship tier below. You will not be charged today; custom checkout links will be sent upon acceptance.

I understand that this scholarship is a 'work-in-kind' agreement. I agree to engage with the modules and provide the requested data to help improve welfare outcomes for all off-track horses.

Choose your Scholarship Tier

$50 AUD – Supported Scholar Rate (For riders on a limited or restricted budget)

$100 AUD – Standard Scholar Rate (Our most popular rate for active pilot study participants)

$150 AUD – Contributing Scholar Rate (For those who wish to support our data collection efforts)

$200 AUD – Full Passport Enrolment (The standard amnesty program value)

$250+ AUD - Full Passport + (Paying it forward for our OTT horses)

Prefer absolute flexibility without the research reporting?

If you do not have the time to commit to weekly meetings or monthly data tracking, you can skip the application process entirely. You can purchase the standard Race-2-Ride Training Passport for $200 right now for immediate, independent access to the entire training ecosystem and community.