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A boutique horse property located in the magnificent Liverpool Plains region of NSW & home of Plains Performance Horses. Jo Mckinnon

01/11/2026

Another special milestone for Plains Troubadour! 🏆🐴

Our homebred and trained Australian Stock Horse took another major step in his first year under saddle as a show hunter, winning Champion Five-Year-Old Young Horse over 15HH at the Regional Show Horse Championships at AELEC in Tamworth on the weekend.

There’s something especially rewarding about breeding a horse, guiding their education and watching them grow into their job. Every outing is another opportunity to learn, build confidence and strengthen our partnership.

We’re so proud of Charlie and the horse he’s becoming. A lovely achievement in his first season, with plenty still to look forward to. 🖤

I’d also like to commend the organisers of this show for adding these young horse classes to the program. They’re a fantastic initiative, giving up and coming horses invaluable experience and recognition as they develop. I look forward to supporting these classes with my horses at future Northern NSW Show Horse Association events.

31/10/2026

From our paddocks at Plains Equine to a whole new audience! 🐎🎙️

We’re excited to share this video introducing the Off the Track Horses Podcast, founded and hosted by Jo McKinnon and launching on 10 November.

With the Melbourne Cup Carnival putting thoroughbreds in the spotlight, it’s a wonderful time to celebrate the possibilities for these horses beyond the racetrack.

Here at Plains Equine, we experience that journey firsthand—the patient work, the setbacks, the breakthroughs and the joy of helping a horse find its next chapter. That experience is at the heart of the podcast.

Expect honest conversations, practical insights and stories from the people who love and work with these remarkable horses.

Our podcast ambassador Snow certainly enjoyed his moment in front of the camera here at home! 🤍

Follow Offthetrackhorses on Facebook and the Off the Track Horses Podcast on Instagram as we count down to launch.

Proudly brought to you by Vytamyx—Every horse matters, every rider matters.

25/10/2026

A rewarding weekend of training with my homebred Charlie 🖤🐎

Some really positive breakthroughs under the guidance of master show riding coach Les Friend, and another important step in our development as a partnership.

There’s something very special about learning and progressing with a horse you’ve bred and brought along yourself. Enjoying the journey together, one session at a time.

18/10/2026

A special milestone for Plains Hemsworth yesterday, winning his first open ridden Show Hunter championship 🏆🐎

At only his fifth show, he handled the day like a seasoned professional. I couldn’t be happier with how this lovely ex Hong Kong trained thoroughbred is taking to his new career under saddle.

A 6YO, he continues to develop in strength, confidence and condition, and it’s so rewarding to see the patient work at home coming together in the ring.

I’m thoroughly enjoying working with professional riders Courtney Larard and Matthew Birch on his development. Sharing the journey and working as a team makes the process so enjoyable—and celebrating these milestones together is incredibly rewarding.

With more time and experience, he’s shaping up to be a really exciting prospect for next year 🧡

Special thanks must go to the committee who run the horse section at Morisset Show and to judges and stewards for making it a friendly and enjoyable day for us all. And we are very thankful to Tracey Bartley Racing for donating the beautiful rug for Champion Large Hunter.

14/10/2026

Finally fenced! 🐎🙌

Our arena perimeter fencing was installed today, marking another exciting step in the development of Plains Equine.

Little by little, we’re creating the facility we’ve envisioned—a place to train and develop horses, build confidence, and simply enjoy being in the saddle.

There’s still more to come, but today we’re taking a moment to appreciate the progress. It’s so rewarding to see it all taking shape. 🖤

11/10/2026

Snow’s show debut 🤍🐎

Recently joining us at Plains Equine,
this lovely off-the-track thoroughbred took his first outing in his stride and handled the day so well.

There’s so much to look forward to as we get to know him and help him develop in his new career. It’s early days, but Snow looks to have a very exciting future—and we’re delighted with how he’s begun.

Here’s to the start of something special. ✨

Thanks Vytamyx for helping his transition to better gut health 💪🏻

07/10/2026

So much for the theory that off-the-track horses are all wild and intolerant… 🐎

First ride in five weeks.
On full hard feed.
No shoes.
Very windy conditions and flies everywhere.

And he simply got on with the job.

Quiet, diligent, willing and completely obliging.

Another reminder that we shouldn’t automatically label a horse simply because it has raced.

Give them the right management, education and opportunity — and they might just challenge the stereotype. 💙

🎥 raw unedited footage

06/10/2026

🤍Six weeks can make quite a difference

This horse arrived at Plains Equine just six weeks ago in very poor condition and quite emaciated.

Today, he is already a very different horse.

There is still a long way to go, and these things can’t be rushed, but it’s wonderful to see him beginning to fill out, strengthen and thrive. The improvement in his overall condition in such a short period is really encouraging.

With continued good nutrition, consistent care, time and appropriate work as he becomes stronger, we think there is a lovely horse waiting to emerge.

Sometimes the most rewarding part is simply giving them the time and opportunity to become the horse they’re capable of being.

Six weeks into the journey — and we’re looking forward to seeing where the next six take him. 🐴

Thanks Vytamyx for supplying Snow with your MBS product.

04/10/2026

Sometimes this is all you need 🐴💚

One of those beautiful afternoons, out on horseback taking in the view across the Liverpool Plains.

For all the training, competing, goals and work that goes into horses, sometimes the best moments are the simplest ones — just getting out, slowing down and enjoying where your horse can take you.

No arena. No ribbons. No pressure.

Just a good horse, open country and a pretty special place to call home.

Days like this are a lovely reminder of why we do it🤠

03/10/2026

🤠EQUIMILLION STOCKMAN’S CHALLENGE – WHAT DID YOU THINK?

One of the really interesting additions to Equimillion this year was the Stockman’s Challenge — and it certainly provided a great spectacle and another opportunity to showcase the incredible versatility of the Off the Track Thoroughbred.

So now we’d love to hear your thoughts.

Whether you competed, watched it live, supported someone taking part or followed the action from home — what did you think of the introduction of the Stockman’s Challenge?

🐎 Did you enjoy the format?

🐎 Did it showcase another side of what Thoroughbreds can do after racing?

🐎 Would you like to see it become a permanent part of Equimillion?

🐎 Was there anything about the competition or format you’d change or develop for next year?

And if you competed in the Stockman’s Challenge, we’d particularly love to hear about your experience. How did your OTT handle it, and what was it like preparing for and competing in this type of event?

At Offthetrackhorses, we want to hear from the people at the coalface — the riders, retrainers, owners, supporters and spectators.

These conversations aren’t about everyone agreeing. They’re about hearing different perspectives and understanding what our community values as the Off the Track space continues to evolve.

So, over to you. 👇

Was the Stockman’s Challenge a great addition to Equimillion? And what would you like to see from it in the future?

We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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