If you own an off the track thoroughbred chances are you will be feeling a bit excited this week with the 2026 TSHA National Titles show to be held at picturesque Stonewall Equestrian on the Central Coast of NSW.
Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association is the brainchild of Krissy Harris, who had the idea of creating thoroughbred jumping classes at major shows right around Australia.
Integrated into existing show programs the classes offer a great incentive for competitive riders to add a thoroughbred to their team with good prizemoney and the opportunity for thoroughbreds to hone their craft against their peers.
TSHA expanded into dressage, hacking and the ever popular ‘fashions on the field’ led classes with the showcase National Titles event staged once a year at Stonewall over four days with this year’s thoroughbred showcase running from May 21 – 24.
Last year’s event was cancelled due to epic rainfall that led to widespread flooding so there is a great air of anticipation this year as owners of thoroughbreds get to meet up again and compete at one of the best show venues in the country.
All horses competing at this event are registered with TSHA, so it’s a great way for thoroughbreds to be tracked into their next career after their racing days are done.
Not all thoroughbreds are suited for equestrian pursuits, but providing enjoyable and financially rewarding events for the horses that are is a very meaningful way in which racing can support these horses and the owners that take them on.
The issues of rehoming race horses are complex and require effort from many different angles to address, but supporting shows like this one is an important path within that framework.
Breednet will be again fielding a team in the Maiden Teams Challenge, so stay tuned for all the action from Stonewall later this week.
