Monday, April 30, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Sweet Decision - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Sweet Decision is a gorgeous looking 23 year old, 15.2hh Standardbred mare who is looking for a retirement home through the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society. Sweet Decision is currently located in the Bobcaygeon area of Ontario with the adoption fee of $500.

This beautiful mare was born and raised in England, her past involves racing in both Wales and Ontario! She is now looking to make somebody a very nice walk/trot partner or just a super cute companion -- Sweet Decision certainly doesn’t know her age!

Sweet Decision is in great health and is up to date on all shots and worming, check out this lovely gal!


To learn more about this beautiful mare, check out her page here: Sweet Decision

Friday, April 27, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Gothic Villa - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Gothic Villa aka “Gothic” is a handsome looking 7 year old Standardbred gelding who is ready for a new career through the Greener Pastures racehorse adoption program. Gothic is currently located in Langley, British Columbia with adoption fee of $600.

Gothic is going well under saddle, he stands for mounting, has a good stop, and is moving off the leg into the trot nicely. Gothic has solid ground manners, is easy to catch, lead, tie, groom etc.

Gothic retired sound from the track and would make somebody a very nice riding prospect for any discipline!


To learn more about Gothic, check out his page here: Gothic Villa

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Agameone - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Agameone aka “Sally” is a very pretty looking 6 year old Thoroughbred mare who is ready for a new career through the New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society. Sally is currently located in Ladner, British Columbia with the adoption fee of $750.

This lovely girl was recently retired from the track (August, 2011) due to a lack of competitiveness. Sally retired healthy, sound and with no vices and she is very easy to get along with making her a great prospect for somebody.

Sally is currently in training and coming along nicely, this beautiful mare is sure to be a fantastic riding partner!

To learn more about Sally, check out her page here: Agameone

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Zorjwick Fallon - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Zorjwick Fallon aka “Rain” is a 10 year old Standardbred trotter mare who is ready for a new career through Go And Play Stable. Rain is currently located in Lakefield, Ontario with the adoption fee of $500 (with references).

This lovely little mare is super sweet with very smooth and fluid gaits. Rain was recently backed in March and is going well both walk and trot, she is a bit spunky out on the trails but should settle down as she gains more experience under saddle.

Rain is sound and sane, is quiet and easy to handle. This cute mare would make a great youth mount with more experience under saddle, she is a very nice prospect for somebody!


To learn more about Rain, check out her page here: Zorjwick Fallon

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Virgil Reality - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Virgil Reality aka “Virgil” is one handsome looking 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding who is ready for a new career through the Friends of Ferdinand Inc. racehorse adoption program. Virgil is currently located in Indianapolis, Indiana with the adoption fee of $1,000.

Virgil was retired from racing after only 3 starts, being a racehorse just isn’t his thing! This handsome boy is tuned into the people around him and really enjoys being dotted on.

Virgil had the winter off before starting back under saddle work and would be well suited for an experienced rider who is looking for a fantastic prospect. Virgil is sound and suitable for any discipline but would really excel in Dressage, Hunter or as a Novice Eventer mount!




To learn more about Virgil, check out his page here: Virgil Reality

Monday, April 23, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - San Sebastian - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

San Sebastian aka “Sebastian” is a well built 12 year old Standardbred gelding who is looking for a new career through the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Sebastian is currently located in Laura, Ohio with the adoption fee of $350.

This handsome and sweet natured gelding racks nicely under saddle and trots very well while in harness. Sebastian has a wealth of experience, having a past in both a racing and as an Amish buggy horse. This lovely boy has been under saddle for the past 3 years going well in the arena and out on the trails also.

Sebastian takes pretty much everything in stride (tractors, lawn mowers, dogs running around etc.) and has a lot to offer somebody as either a riding or driving partner.


To learn more about Sebastian and to check out his video, click here: San Sebastian

Friday, April 20, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Zooger - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Zooger is a handsome looking 6 year old Thoroughbred gelding who is ready for a new career through the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Zooger is currently located in Marysville, Ohio with the adoption fee of $600.

Solid, strong and athletic are some of the words New Vocations uses to describe this lovely boy. Zooger has a nice trot and an easy to sit canter, he does tend to be a bit lazy under saddle though.

Zooger is easy to handle, loves attention and to be groomed. He was retired from racing due to being uncompetitive with clean legs. Zooger has no vices, no apparent injuries and would be well suited to an experienced rider.


To learn more about this cute gelding, check out his page here: Zooger



Thursday, April 19, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Kathleen Dream - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Kathleen Dream aka “Dream” is a super cute looking 14 year old Standardbred mare who is looking for a new career through the Go and Play Stable retired racehorse adoption program. Dream is currently located in Lakefield, Ontario with the adoption fee of $500 (with references).

Dream is a little mare standing at 14.3hh making her the perfect height for a youth mount. This little gal has been trail ridden and is currently being schooled in the ring to improve flexion and rhythm.

Dream is great to handle, is up to date on everything, is sound and sane as well as being an easy keeper!


To learn more about Dream, check out her page here: Kathleen Dream

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Agro - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Agro is a handsome looking 10 year old Thoroughbred gelding who is looking for a new career through the New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society. This lovely gelding is currently located in the Surrey, British Columbia area with the adoption fee of $750.

This lovely boy is athletic with a fun and forward attitude, and he would be well suited to a confident and calm rider. Agro retired from racing due to a suspensory injury in 2009 but is now fit and healthy!

Agro loves to boot around the trails and would be at home with somebody who also enjoys the outdoors, be sure to check out this great-grandson of Secretariat!


To learn more about Argo, check out his page here: Agro

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Sally - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Sally is a gorgeous looking 10 year old Thoroughbred mare who is looking for a new career through the LOPE Texas racehorse adoption program. Sally is currently located in Cedar Creek, Texas.

Sally is a special friend to the LOPE program as she has been a part of their program for a few years now. This adorable mare has developed muscle atrophy in one hip (suspected from a past racing injury) and can no longer do ranch work sadly.

This sweet mare is looking for a light pleasure or trail riding home, either western or english where she can enjoy bonding with her new friends.


To learn more about this super cute mare, check out her page here: Sally

Monday, April 16, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Figliuzzi - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Figliuzzi aka “Fig” is a super cute 15 year old Standardbred mare who is ready for a new career through the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society. Fig is currently located in Grand Valley, Ontario with the adoption fee of $500.

Fig is a sweet mare who enjoys turn out with other mares, loves attention and being groomed!

This lovely gal is also good in the cross ties, clips without a problem and has no vices. Fig would be best suited to a light riding home (preferably by a child) or as a companion to other horses as her legs have grown tired over the years and she now prefers only light riding.


  To learn more about Fig, check out her page here: Figliuzzi

Friday, April 13, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Appealing Promise - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Appealing Promise is a super cute 4 year old Thoroughbred mare who is looking for a new home through the Second Stride Inc. racehorse adoption program. This cute gal is currently located in Prospect, Kentucky with the adoption fee of $250.

Appealing Promise is a pretty looking mare who retired with a tiny non-displaced knee flake. She’d make somebody a nice lower level show horse prospect or a really nice pleasure riding partner.



To learn more about this super cutie, check out her page here: Appealing Promise

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Tricksy - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Tricksy is a gorgeous looking 5 year old Thoroughbred mare who is ready for a new career through the New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society. Tricksy is currently located in Mount Lehman, British Columbia with the adoption fee of $750.

Tricksy is sound and healthy, with a beautiful look about her -- she certainly catches the eye! This lovely mare is going walk, trot, canter under saddle and picks up both leads easily. This is a confident mare who can be a bit dominant in the field with her buddies but is very respectful of her human friends.

Tricksy is a bit of a cribber but only seems to fixate on this behaviour when she has been in her stall for a long period of time. Other than this minor drawback, Tricksy would make somebody a fantastic mount in any discipline!


To learn more about this super cute mare, check out her page here: Tricksy

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Primetime Bobcat - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Primetime Bobcat aka “Bobby” is a world record setting 15 year old Standardbred gelding who is looking for a leisure career through the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society. Bobby is currently located in Lindsey, Ontario with the adoption fee of $500.

Bobby set an astounding 1:47:2 world record race mile on May 13, 2006 at Woodbine (you can learn more about that here), this awesome boy is now looking to make somebody a nice light riding partner for the experienced rider who can bring him along under saddle.

This lovely boy is good to handle on the ground, does well in the pasture and straight up loves treats and attention from his humans!


To learn more about Bobby, check out his page here: Primetime Bobcat

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - East Coaster - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

East Coaster aka “Coaster” is a beautiful and kind 7 year old Thoroughbred mare who is ready for a new career through the New Vocations Retired Racehorse Adoption Program. Coaster is currently located in Marysville, Ohio with the adoption fee of $500.

This super cute mare is becoming more confident under saddle with each ride, she shows a solid work ethic despite being a bit nervous at this time. With an experienced rider Coaster will blossom into a fantastic riding partner!

Coaster is great to work around and really enjoys the boost of confidence that a little praise for a job well done brings to her. Coaster enjoys turn out with another mare, is mannerly in her stall, has no vices and no injuries making her suitable for any discipline!



To learn more about Coaster and to check out her video, click here: East Coaster

Monday, April 09, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Powerful Concho - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Powerful Concho aka "Carlos" is a lovely 8 year old Thoroughbred who is looking for a new career through the New York chapter of ReRun Inc. with the adoption fee of $1,500.

Carlos is a fantastic looking gelding who is easy to work with and has great ground manners. Carlos is currently training with an emphasis on Dressage but has no limitations! Let’s hear what ReRun has to say about him:

"Carlos is an excellent gelding who is smart and willing, but is only for the experienced rider. He does not do well with riders who have very heavy hands. He prefers a rider that speaks to him through leg and seat. Carlos cribs but never wears a collar. He is easy to work with and has fantastic ground manners. No limitations. He's currently being ridden with an emphasis on dressage, but he can go any way you want!"


To learn more about Carlos, check out his page here: Powerful Concho

Friday, April 06, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Tough Torque

Tough Torque aka “Toughy” is an 8 year old Thoroughbred gelding who is ready for a new career through the New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society. Toughy is currently located in Langley, British Columbia with the adoption fee of $750.

This handsome looking, kind natured boy is looking for an easy going rider who is looking to enjoy the ride with a really nice pleasure mount. Toughy has bowed tendons from the past that hinder his ability to be a performance horse, but doesn’t stop him from being a lovely pleasure riding partner.

Toughy has had 6 months of down time and has been started back under Western saddle, he is now ready to find a leisure rider who is looking to take it easy and just enjoy a nice ride now and again.


To learn more about Toughy, check out his page here: Tough Torque

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Good And Game - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Good And Game aka “Good” is a handsome and talented 9 year old Thoroughbred gelding who is looking for a new career through the Friends of Ferdinand Inc. racehorse adoption program. Good is currently located in Indianapolis, Indiana with the adoption fee of $1,000.

Good has wonderful movement and is eager under saddle, this lovely boy would be well suited to the Dressage ring.




To learn more about Good and check out his video, click here: Good And Game

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Mywifenosevrything - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Mywifenosevrything aka “Mywife” is a gorgeous looking 5 year old Thoroughbred mare who is ready for a new career through the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Mywife is currently located in Lexington, Kentucky with the adoption fee of $500.

If you recognize the name, you’re right! Mywifeknowsevrything is a Youtube sensation (see her famous video here) and she is now an under saddle dream. Mywife is great to handle, goes out in the pasture daily with other mares and is going well in the arena.

Mywife goes light in your hand and would be well suited to an advanced rider who is able to ride her in this manner. This super cutie has been trail ridden and started over poles in the arena.

This gorgeous gal has no injuries and ready to take on any discipline -- Dressage and Event riders take notice!


To learn more about Mywife and to see her great videos, click here: Mywifenosevrything

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - A Deed And A Prayer

A Deed And A Prayer aka “Deed” is a 4 year old Thoroughbred mare who is ready for a new career through ReRun Inc. racehorse adoption program. Deed is currently located in North Carolina with the adoption fee of $500.

Deed is a gorgeous looking gal who has recently started back under saddle and is coming along nicely. Let’s hear what ReRun has to say about her:

“Gorgeous daughter of the famous stallion SongAndAPrayer, Deed is beautifully put together with a lovely head and kind, intelligent eye. We have started her back under saddle, and she is going to be a fabulous partner for someone willing to take it slow and put the time in to her that she deserves. Deed loves attention, and has a cute, sassy personality, and can be bossy at times. She gets along well with her pasture mates, but is definitely the queen of the pasture and her authority is rarely challenged. Deed would make an excellent mount for an intermediate to experienced rider. She is definitely an eye catcher with fabulous bloodlines!”


To learn more about this beautiful looking mare, check out her page here: A Deed And A Prayer

Monday, April 02, 2012

Adoptable Retired Racehorse of The Day - Outlaw Sweet Dream - Adopted

This horse has been adopted!

Outlaw Sweet Dream aka “Outlaw” is a super cute 4 year old Standardbred mare who is ready for a new career through the Greener Pastures racehorse adoption program. Outlaw is currently located in Langley, British Columbia with the adoption fee of $600.

Outlaw is an easy to handle girl with great ground manners. She is great to tie, lead, groom, tack and is fantastic for both the farrier and veterinarian. This beautiful mare has a great work ethic and is regularly ridden in both the arena and out on the trails.

Outlaw walks, trots and canters and easily picks up her leads. This cutie is also doing simple lead changes! Outlaw would make somebody a fantastic everyday riding buddy.


  To learn more about Outlaw and to check out her great videos, click here: Outlaw Sweet Dream