The Thorough Care SA Assistance Package is constantly evolving and growing, and is currently made up of 6 components. The package is offered to thoroughbreds that apply within 3 months of retirement, were domiciled or had an active stable return in South Australia prior to retirement or raced in South Australia for the majority of its career - Terms and Condition apply.
Application Criteria - Eligibility
Horses that are being retired to breeding are not eligible for this Assistance Package
A Retired Racehorse will be eligible for the Assistance Package if the Retired Racehorse:
- the application for the Thorough Care SA Assistance Package has been submitted within three months since the date of retirement.
- has been officially retired from racing under the Rules of Racing
- immediately prior to its retirement, was stabled at premises located in South Australia
- raced in South Australia for the majority of its career (or lesser period agreed to by Racing SA on application by the Recipient)
Each application is assessed by a member of the Thorough Care SA Team, taking unique circumstances into consideration.