CHAUTAUQUA: ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST POPULAR RACEHORSES
Chautauqua will forever be remembered as one of Australia’s most popular racehorses.
Known for his electric turn of foot and thrilling finishes, it was a number of barrier woes that subsequently ended his career.
Now a new journey awaits the three-time T.J. Smith Stakes legend.
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PINHOOKING
WHAT IS PINHOOKING?While the public sees fascinators, champagne, and glamour, we know the truth behind the racing industry: behind the glitz lies a world of greed, suffering, and exploitation. More and more Australians are beginning to see past the carefully crafted...
TRUE BRAVE
TRUE BRAVE'S FATEThe video above features short scenes of horses being slaughtered that may be triggering for some. True Brave met his end like thousands of others—in a flood of fear, abuse, and betrayal. These were horses taught to trust humans, only to be discarded...






