About Us
As a junior showjumper, Chynna had wonderful experiences and career highlights with three Off The Track Thoroughbreds who carried her through and looked after her for numerous show seasons, competitions and events. All three of these geldings, Cairrick, Chester and Bj, had been saved from the knackery. These horses became the loves of her and her mum Cheryl’s lives and it was so incredibly difficult to comprehend they may not have even been alive if someone hadn’t saved them.
The dream started then.
Following a career as a jockey, Chynna became more and more aware about the desperate need for a place for these horses following their retirement.
Recycled Racehorses was then created as a place for Thoroughbreds to have a chance at a new future and life in other disciplines. A chance to change people’s lives as these 3 geldings had changed Chynna’s.
So many livelihoods and careers are built from these horses who try their hearts out in every race. We hope to change the perception of the Thoroughbred as they are the most honest, intelligent breed and have so much more to offer following retirement.
Recycled Racehorses has grown into a charity under a board of directors who strive to continue the mission of Recycled Racehorses.
The Boys Who Started It All
Meet The Team
We are a charity running entirely due to our volunteers and donations from our sponsors and supporters.
Our board of directors are extremely committed to our horses and the values by which Recycled Racehorses was originally founded.
CEO
ALEX
Born and bred in the horse capital of Australia, Scone, Alex had a rural upbringing with weekends filled with horses and motorbikes. A passion for horses grew with experiences in the paint and western world which then turned to Thoroughbreds. Alex has had countless years of experience in all aspects of the Thoroughbred journey, from breeding to foaling down, handling and sales to breaking in and transport. Alex has been the CEO of Recycled Racehorses for over 12 months and has been an invaluable asset, with the day to day running and the goals for the charity going forward. It has grown and will continue to succeed under Alex and his passion for the futures of these horses.
OUR VOLUNTEERS:
Lily
Our number #1 team member. Lily is the biggest help to us in all areas. A rider who continues to amaze us with her work ethic and dedication. Lily is a member of our Show Jumping competition team on one of our retired racehorses ‘Boys On Tour’.
Charlotte
Charlotte is a wonderful attribute to the Recycled Racehorses team. Charlotte assists with all aspects of the stable management as well as riding our horses and breakers and competing in showing and showjumping.
Tania
Tania; the newest member, voice of reason and glue that holds us all together. Tania and her son Flynn joined our family recently and have become the most valuable asset to our team. From bursting over inflated balloons to bringing us down to earth, Tania is the attention to detail and the extreme organiser that we needed, the show is run to military precision with her check lists and crafty touch. We’d be ost without her.
Daryl
Daryl is a well respected and highly regarded horse photographer. Daryl made the move from Sydney to Canberra a few years ago and is now a constant figure at Recycled Racehorses taking candid pics, behind the scenes images, and is number 1 in the treat providing category!
Chynna
As the founder of Recycled Racehorses, Chynna has devoted much of her life to helping these amazing horses find a future after racing. Chynna is the leading rider of the stable, breaker and coach to all clients. Chynna as stepped down from the board of directors and is now one of our main volunteers continuing to support all aspects of Recycled Racehorses. Chynna has been riding all her life and enjoyed many successes in a wide range of disciplines. She was extremely lucky to be coached by the best which helped build a strong foundation for her career. Chynna was also an apprentice jockey and was fortunate enough to ride some great horses, helping to build a strong career, before she was involved in a life changing race fall which saw her lucky to even be alive but meant the end of her career and a new challenge in facing life now with epilepsy and brain damage.
Cheryl
As Chynna's mum, Cheryl has been heavily involved in horses for over 20 years. Prior to Chynna, Cheryl enjoyed her own successes as a rider.
Cheryl now has some of the Recycled Racehorses in Griffith and looks after them extremely well, ensuring everyone in huge!
Cheryl will eventually make the move to Canberra and help Recycled Racehorses full time. Cheryl has been founder of numerous dog and animal rescue groups over the years and still rescues and fosters dogs, cats and farm animals.
Kim
Kim has been helping us as a volunteer for quite a while now and we would be lost without her! Kim assists in all aspects of our daily works, comes on many road trips and bakes the best goodies!
WE WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT OUR TEAM!
