Pony Club Victoria is excited to partner with Racing Victoria’s Off The Track Community Program and provide support and education for members who own or who are looking to own an OTT horse in future.
Off The Track provide sponsorship at Pony Club Victoria championship events including Tetrathlon, Dressage, Showjumping, Horse Trials and Games/Flat/Musical. The sponsorship support also extends to club and zone events.
As well as providing prizes at events, Off The Track and Pony Club Victoria work together to provide members with educational initiatives held across the state each year. Our Off The Track Masterclasses are popular and are held in person and virtually.
Off The Track Sponsorship – How to Apply
Sponsorship for events held between June 2026 and May 2027 are now open for applications. We suggest that applications are submitted ideally six weeks prior to your event to ensure that you are able to promote the sponsorship on your entry forms and other advertising avenues.
Your event will be added to the Pony Club Victoria website calendar and the Racing Victoria Off The Track calendar.
Off The Track Masterclasses
If you have an Off The Track horse or plan to consider buying one in future, or maybe you coach riders at pony club who have ride an OTT, then these experiences are for you!
Learn more about the care and welfare, how to find the right horse for you, how to ensure your OTT transitions to pony club life and is set up for success. In person and virtual masterclasses are held regularly. Check our website event calendar to find our next opportunity.
Recently, the Off The Track team partnered with Pony Club Victoria to deliver a webinar experience – Off The Track Ownership webinar is a must see and can be viewed on our YouTube page.
Off The Track Community
OTT Competitors – Remember you must join the Off The Track Community and Claim Ownership of your OTT to be eligible to compete in any OTT class.
The OTT Community is your one-stop shop as a retired racehorse owner, someone looking to purchase an off the track thoroughbred, or for fans of Victorian racehorses.
Visit OTTcommunity.com.au to:
- Claim ownership of your thoroughbred
- Access Off The Track Program sponsored events, competitions and clinics
- Access Racing Victoria’s post-racing programs and network of Acknowledged Retainers
- Register as a thoroughbred’s emergency contact as part of the Full Circle Program
- Explore educational hints and tips to best support your Off The Track thoroughbred
- Enjoy the latest Off The Track news and videos
In addition to the benefits of joining the Off The Track Community, you’re also playing your part in enabling Racing Victoria to improve visibility and better understand the movement of retired racehorses.
For any queries email [email protected]
New for 2026 – Pony Club Victoria Awards
Featuring two Off The Track Awards!
The Off The Track Performance Horse of the Year
Best Performed OTT from the Pony Club Victoria State Championships series, featuring Showjumping, Dressage, Tetrathlon, Horse Trials and Games, Flat & Musical Ride.
Judged on a cumulative performance over the State Championships 2025/2026.
The Off The Track Heart Horse of the Year
The OTT Heart Horse of the year is seeking an OTT that has shown versatility and overcome challenges, shown improvement and/or provided the rider with positive development during 2025/2026 season. We want your stories.
All awards will be presented alongside the Pony Club Victoria Annual Awards.
