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Waitlist members receive exclusive access to founder membership pricing at AU$197 when we launch in March 2026. This special rate recognises our early supporters and is only available during the launch period. Join the waitlist to secure your opportunity—no obligation to purchase, but you won't want to miss this.
Join the waiting list WHAT IS A TRAINING PASSPORT?
A Training Passport is your lifetime digital support system for retraining your off-track thoroughbred. Get evidence-based training guidance, step-by-step programs, and a community of fellow OTT owners who understand the unique challenges these horses bring from their racing background. One purchase gives you ongoing access to the specialised knowledge and support you need—for as long as you own your horse and if your horse moves to another home, their Training Passport moves with them.
Secure Founder Membership Today
Join the waitlist now to secure access to our exclusive founder membership rate when Race-2-Ride launches in March 2026. This special pricing recognises early supporters who believe in evidence-based OTT retraining and want to be part of building this community from the beginning.
Waitlist members will receive the first notification when founder memberships open, with no obligation to purchase. However, founder pricing is available only during our launch period and will not be available once we move to standard membership rates.
YES, LET ME KNOWModule 1&2
Engagement and relaxation. Assessing emotional level and working with the anxious horse.
Module 3&4
Moving the shoulders and saddling up. Starting on the ground and standing for mounting.
Module 5&6
Long-reining and short-reining. The safe and straightforward transition from groundwork to ridden work.
Module 7&8
The first few rides. Why OTT horses are different. What to expect on the first few rides.
Module 9&10
Hindquarter control and stops. Your OTT horse learns how to respond to light rein signals.
Module 11
Teach your OTT horse to trailer-load calmly, quietly, and confidently every time.
Module 12
The canter and stops. Picking up the correct leads and rushing into and falling out of gait.
Resources
Translating the science into practical application, Race-2-Ride affiliate program
Community Hub
Weekly LIVE training and a supportive global community of OTT owners.
I'm Dr Kate Fenner
I bring over three decades of specialised experience in off-track thoroughbred retraining, combined with rigorous academic credentials that bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application. With a PhD in Horse Behaviour and Training and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Queensland, I have dedicated my career to understanding how horses learn and developing evidence-based training methods that prioritise both safety and welfare.
My published research on horse behaviour, training, and welfare has influenced international equestrian standards. At the same time, my practical work through Kandoo Equine has helped thousands of horse owners successfully train their horses at home. My unique understanding of the challenges facing OTT horses - and their predominantly female owners - stems from decades of hands-on retraining work and systematic research into how racing backgrounds affect learning and behaviour.
The Race-2-Ride Training Passport represents my commitment to solving a critical gap in thoroughbred welfare: ensuring every off-track horse has access to specialised, evidence-based training support throughout their entire post-racing life, regardless of how many times they change hands.
READ MY STORY
"I came back to riding in retirement and opted to adopt an OTTB. Finding Kate Fenner's knowledgeable and gentle approach opened many opportunities for me with my then 7-year-old but still green mare. Kate's training program let me quickly understand that I was going to have to adapt to my OTTB mare's educational deficits, her deep-seated fears, and some physical limitations. It was my responsibility, not hers, to figure out the path forward. It has been a marvellous learning journey. Eleven years and we're going strong. But it's hard to imagine how differently things might have gone without Kate's holistic insights into horses in general, and the special needs of OTTBs in particular." — Rider who adopted 7-year-old OTTB mare
"Billy is a friend's rescue off-the-track standardbred, and I've been learning to ride on him. In the past, he would shy at times while riding in the arena. It made me very nervous because I didn't know when it was coming. Kandoo training has shown me how to gauge Billy's 'level of arousal' and how it affects his ability to respond to my aids. In the arena, when riding, I'm watching his arousal level to see if he is in my 'bubble' listening to my aids. When the environmental stimulus is overtaking, I can now bring his attention back to me so he is consistently responding to my aids. I feel more confident and enjoy my riding." - Rider on a rescue OTT Standardbred
"I strongly endorse Kate Fenner's Kandoo Equine training programme as the ethical, effective, and science-based solution for off-the-track horse transition. My personal experience retraining a four-year-old OTT Standardbred gelding using this method demonstrated its exceptional value. Kandoo Equine employs science-based methods focused on relaxation and clear communication. This humane approach addresses the horse's needs, ensuring a smooth psychological transition from the track environment. The programme first teaches the horse to use its body correctly without a rider. Techniques like long reining allow the trainer to make gentle, consistent corrections while observing the horse's frame, directly improving long-term soundness and movement." - Kellie, Professional Retrainer
Secure Founder Membership Today
Join the waitlist now to secure access to our exclusive founder membership rate when Race-2-Ride launches in March 2026. This special pricing recognises early supporters who believe in evidence-based OTT retraining and want to be part of building this community from the beginning.
Waitlist members will receive the first notification when founder memberships open, with no obligation to purchase. However, founder pricing is available only during our launch period and will not be available once we move to standard membership rates.
Once launched, Founder Members will also be able to become Race-2-Ride affiliates and earn a 25% commission with every passport sale they make - it's simple and easy to join the affiliate program and you can help us spread this important knowledge and community to more OTT owners and their horses.