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Herald Sun
02-07-2025
- Herald Sun
Heartbroken trainers lead tributes for beloved team member after stable tragedy
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Peta Tait has been remembered as a 'much-loved' and 'popular' member of the Victorian racing industry, particularly in Cranbourne. Heartbroken Busuttin Racing has led tributes for the late Tait, who died Tuesday following a tragic accident at the Cranbourne stable. 'At this time our thoughts are with those nearest and dearest to Peta, her immediate family and many friends,' co-trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young said in a statement. 'Peta was an incredible person who was dedicated to her role and will leave a longstanding legacy. We are heartbroken by her loss.' Tait sustained a fatal injury by a horse while working at the stable on Tuesday. The 43-year-old was attended to by the on-site paramedic but tragically could not be saved. Victoria Police and WorkSafe continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Jockey Daniel Moor said Tait was a dedicated worker who would be greatly missed. 'It's difficult to find the words to describe a one in a million person, but that's exactly who Peta was,' Moor posted on X. 'So dedicated to her job and always so helpful. Constantly putting others before herself. She will be very sadly missed.' Tait, a former picnic jockey, has spent the best part of three decades in the racing industry as a track rider and assistant to a number of trainers in Cranbourne and throughout Gippsland. Tait rode 48 winners on the picnic circuit including the 2013 Hinnomunjie Cup. She capped an amateur race riding career with victory in the annual picnic feature, the Cranbourne Corinthian (1200m), aboard Unruly Student at her final race ride on October 11, 2019. Tait has been a registered stable employee since 2006. Racing Victoria chief executive Aaron Morrison extended the industry's heartfelt condolences. 'This terrible accident serves as an untimely reminder of the thousands of unsung heroes working in stables each day to provide the best possible care to our racehorses,' Morrison said. Peta Tait riding Unruly Student in 2019. Picture: Racing Photos 'Like all within our industry, Peta loved horses and she forged a career working with them, helping numerous trainers prepare their horses as a trackwork rider or strapping them on race day. 'Peta made a valuable contribution to Victorian racing over more than 25 years and her sudden passing will be felt by many, particularly in Cranbourne where she was based.' Southside Racing chief executive Neil Bainbridge echoed the sentiment. 'We are providing support to Peta's employer, their staff and our staff who have been greatly affected by this terrible accident that occurred in the stables,' Bainbridge said. 'Peta was a well-known and liked member of our community and her absence will be felt by lots of people.' The Victorian Jockeys Association joined in tributes and condolences. Free and confidential counselling service STABLELINE 1300 520 122 is available to members of the racing industry in need of support. Originally published as Heartbroken trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young lead tributes for beloved team member Peta Tait after stable tragedy
Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Perth Now
Beloved jockey killed in freak horse incident identified
The freak accident happened when the female worker was putting a saddle on the horse and the animal lashed out and kicked her in the head. Tributes are flowing for a beloved jockey who was killed in a freak incident with a horse at the Cranbourne Training Centre. Peta Tait, 43, who was an active member of the Victorian racing scene for nearly three decades, has been remembered as a 'passionate, caring, hard working person'. An investigation is underway into Ms Tait's sudden death on Tuesday after she was kicked by a horse. Victoria Police said those on the scene performed CPR but she could not be revived. Racing Victoria and Southside Racing confirmed Ms Tait's death on Wednesday. Aaron Morrison, RV chief executive, shared his 'heartfelt condolences' to Ms Tait's loved ones. 'Like all within our industry, Peta loved horses and she forged a career working with them, helping numerous trainers prepare their horses as a trackwork rider or strapping them on raceday,' Mr Morrison said. 'Peta made a valuable contribution to Victorian racing over more than 25 years and her sudden passing will be felt by many, particularly in Cranbourne where she was based.' Mr Morrison said the tragic accident served as an 'untimely reminder' of the 'thousands of unsung heroes' who work in stables every day and provide high-quality care to racehorses. Ms Tait started out as a licensed jockey in picnic racing, an amateur competition, when she was 16 and went on to have a career as a trackwork rider and assistant to other trainers. Ms Tait rode 48 winners in her time as a picnic jockey from 1998 to 2019. This included a win at the 2013 Hinnomunjie Cup with horse Gaudalcanal. She finished her amateur race riding career on a high in October 2019 when she won the 1200m Cranbourne Corinthian on Unruly Student. Ms Tait's colleagues at Busuttin Racing, trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, said their thoughts are with those 'nearest and dearest to Peta'. Southside Racing Chief Executive Neil Bainbridge said support is being provided to those affected by Ms Tait's sudden death. 'We are providing support to Peta's employer, their staff and our staff who have been greatly affected by this terrible accident that occurred in the stables,' Mr Bainbridge said. He said Ms Tait was a 'well-known and liked' member of the community, and that her absence will be 'felt by lots of people'. Victorian Jockeys Association chief executive Matt Hyland said Ms Tait was a very popular rider on the picnic circuit and around the south-east of the state where she rode trackwork. The announcement of Ms Tait's death also prompted an outpouring of tributes and condolences on social media. Andrew Stead wrote on Facebook that Ms Tait was the most 'passionate, caring, hard working person' he had ever met. Monica Croston shared that she is 'heartbroken by the loss of (her) special friend Peta Tait'. Racing Victoria has encouraged members of the racing industry to seek support by calling free and confidential counselling service Stableline on 1300 530 122.
7NEWS
02-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Much-loved former jockey Peta Tait dies aged 43 after freak accident at Cranbourne Training Centre
Much-loved former jockey Peta Tait has been identified as the stablehand who was tragically killed in a freak accident at Cranbourne Training Centre on Tuesday morning. The 43-year-old died after she was believed to have been kicked by a horse. Victoria Police said CPR was performed but the stable employee could not be revived. Tait was a prominent and active member of the Victorian racing community for nearly three decades. She first got her license as a picnic jockey at the age of 16 and continued to work full-time as a trackwork rider while assisting several trainers from Cranbourne and the Gippsland area. 'Peta was licensed as a picnic jockey from 1998 to 2019 riding 48 winners, including the 2013 Hinnomunjie Cup aboard Gaudalcanal, and over 120 placegetters in that time,' RV's statement goes on. 'She enjoyed an incredible end to her amateur race riding career when she won the annual picnic feature, the Cranbourne Corinthian (1200m), on Unruly Student at her final race ride on October 11, 2019. 'Peta has been registered as a stable employee with RV since 2006, playing a key role in the training and education of horses in her capacity as a trackwork rider. She was also a regular feature at race meetings strapping horses for numerous stables.' RV chief executive Aaron Morrison passed on the industry's condolences to those close to Tait. 'On behalf of the Victorian racing industry, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Peta's family, friends and work colleagues on the tragic news of her passing,' he said. 'This terrible accident serves as an untimely reminder of the thousands of unsung heroes working in stables each day to provide the best possible care to our racehorses. 'Like all within our industry, Peta loved horses and she forged a career working with them, helping numerous trainers prepare their horses as a trackwork rider or strapping them on raceday. 'She was also a popular member of the picnic racing circuit, enjoying the unique thrill of competing in races as an amateur jockey and doing so with success. 'Peta made a valuable contribution to Victorian racing over more than 25 years and her sudden passing will be felt by many, particularly in Cranbourne where she was based.'
