We’re all still recovering from the thrill that was witnessing a moment of sports history yesterday. American Pharoah has to be part unicorn, right? Either way, he’s the symbol of how great those American Thoroughbreds are — as if we needed any further proof!
In honor of Pharoah’s big win, we snapped up three of our favorite OTTB listings for your perusal this week. If there was ever motivation to go ride a Thoroughbred, it was that race. Our listed horses this week may not have had the success American Pharoah is enjoying, but that just means they are ready to become your next sport horse!
We were really pleased to see that Bob Baffert announced that he was donating $100,000 between himself and his wife, Jill, to various charities, including those focused on Thoroughbred aftercare. “(American Pharoah is) a lucky one,” Bob Baffert said in an interview after the Belmont. “When he’s retired, he gets to be a stallion and enjoy life.”
There are countless organizations which need our support to continue offering these horses a chance at a new home and a second career. We’ve compiled a list at the bottom of this post of some organizations that could use your support, so please take a moment to check them out and offer your support if you can. If we missed any, please comment and we will get them added!
Here are this week’s OTTB Wishlist listings from our awesome sponsor, Cosequin.
Photo via Finger Lakes Finest on Facebook.
Looking for a horse related to a current upper-level eventer? Look no further: Finger Lakes Finest is currently offering Distinct Attitude, who shares the same sire as Leah Lang-Gluscic’s horse, AP Prime. Distinct Attitude (Aptitude – Distinctive Flag, by Distinctive Pro) is a 5-year-old gelding standing 16.3 hands. He raced 31 times and earned nearly $20,000 throughout his career. He’s said to be sound and possesses great movement for the sport world.
Check out more about Distinct Attitude on Finger Lakes Finest here.
Photo via After the Races.
Next up is this adorable gray gelding, Mo Bandit. “Mobie” is a 5-year-old gelding standing 15.3 hands. Mo Bandit (Valid Request – Most Impressive, by Spectacular Bid) raced just five times, and is said to have retired a little sore behind. Further examination has found a hematoma or an outcropped vein on his hock which should not pose an issue in the future. He is enjoying some letdown time with After the Races in Pennsylvania and will be ready to move on to his new home soon!
Learn more about Mo Bandit by visiting After the Races here.
Photo via the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.
Finally this week is a handsome guy available through the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center in Lexington, Ky. Dare Me (Johannesburg – Oatsee, by Unbridled) raced just three times and has already started his continuing education while he awaits his new person. More information will be coming soon, so keep an eye on his listing if he’s caught your eye!
Visit Dare Me’s listing on the MMSC here.
If you love OTTBs as much as we do, here is a handy list of rehoming and adoption sites. Don’t forget, these horses need our help! Once again, please let us know if you know of a reputable agency that can be added to the list.
Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center
