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The Tasmanian Racehorse owners Association was founded in Hobart in the late 1970's with the inaugural President being Bernie Devine.
From it's original establishment in Hobart, TROA memberships have also been formed in the Northwest and North of the state, which geographically covers the main thoroughbred racing areas of Elwick, Spreyton and Mowbray in Hobart, Devonport and Launceston.
TROA has been the interface between racing controllers in representing the rights of owners and their horses. Also providing/arranging advice and services to achieve the best possible outcomes for owners.
TROA is the only collective voice of all racehorse owners in Tasmania.
TROA has a committee structure with members elected on an honarary basis who make themselves available for the day to day running and general administration of the Association.
TROA is an affiliated member of the Australian Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Council (ATROC) which holds meetings twice a year and is made up of delegates from all the owner associations in Australia. Through its participation at these meetings TROA is able to keep members up to date with all that is happening with owners both nationally and internationally.
TROA has representation through its State Counil on the Tasmanina Thoroughbred Racing Council (TTRC). The State council is made up of two delegates from its three regional areas. It is the official interface between TROA and the racing industry, both in Tasmania and nationally.
Over the years since its inception, TROA has worked diligently towards improving the playing field for owners.
The introduction of the starters incentive scheme, for example, has reduced the cost of racing horses in Tasmania. It has enabled owners to recoup part of their financial outlays on race days.
TROA has at every opportunity put forward cases that have contributed to the increase in stake money.
Owning a racehorse was once a rich man's sport but now through syndications and partnerships, it has opened up the opportunity for many more people to experience the thrill of racing a thoroughbred. However it is the owner that has the greatest financial risk. The work that TROA does is directed towards, where ever possible, making the lot of the owner a little easier. It is a great sport, which gives so many pleasures and a good living for so many others.
TROA currently represents between 200 to 250 members in Tasmania. Our estimates are that there is apporximately 2000 owners in Tasmania.
David Cousins - Lunardi