Do you have an OTT horse?
Give Your OTT Horse the Lifetime Support They Deserve.
Secure the Race-2-Ride Training Passport -Â an evidence-based, step-by-step retraining system that stays with your horse for life. Secure your Founder Membership today for AU$197.
START NOW!"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.
START TRAINING NOW!
In The Next Few 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
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 equitation 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.
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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 have 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.
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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Clips from The Playbook (Sky Racing)
The Playbook on Sky Racing Australia is a premier Thoroughbred racing preview show focused on Queensland racing, hosted by Bernadette Cooper and Michael Maxworthy. Dr Kate Fenner has been invited to discuss off-the-track horse behaviour and the Race-2-Ride Training Passport Program.