Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin

This morning, I was listening to Boyd Martin chat a bit about his newer ride, Blackfoot Mystery, who is an ex-racehorse. It reminded me once again of just how versatile and athletic these horses can be. Blackfoot Mystery (Out of PlaceTrue Mystery, by Proud Truth) raced just three times with lackluster results, but he’s sitting in third place in the Dutta Corp Fair Hill International CCI3* after cross country!

With that in mind, here’s a look at this week’s featured OTTBs — will one become your next eventing partner?

Photo via Finger Lakes Finest.

Photo via Finger Lakes Finest.

Our first horse this week is Bad Boy Bubby (Graeme HallBubba’s Cat, by Storm Cat), a Florida bred gelding who is available through Finger Lakes Finest. Bad Boy Bubby was foaled in 2006 and raced an astounding 83 times, winning 14 times and earning a total of $126,113. He stands 16 hands and he’s said to be a very sweet boy with a lot of athletic potential for his new owner.

Bad Boy Bubby was retired sound and has clean legs and proven durability to continue on to his second career.

Bad Boy Bubby on Finger Lakes Finest

Photo via After The Races.

Photo via After The Races.

Next up is Arlo, a 2008 gelding who is currently available through After The Races in Pennsylvania. Arlo (DefrereCrafty Compliment, by Crafty Friend) also has a good number of races, completing 49 races and winning 11 times, including a stakes race. He won over $550,000 in his career and did undergo rehab for a strained (but not torn) tendon over the last year.

Arlo is pending further vet evaluation for his potential going forward, and he’s said to be a bit of a goof so he does need an experienced handler. But he looks like a nice boy who is ready to move on to a nice new home.

Arlo on After the Races

Photo via Maker's Mark Secretariat Center.

Photo via Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Our final featured horse this week is Hamlin Gal, a 2011 mare standing 15.3 hands who is available through the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center in Kentucky. Hamlin Gal (Political ForceCode Silver, by Lost Code) is unraced so you’ve got a clean slate to work with if that is what you are looking for.

Hamlin Gal has a great attitude and is very willing to learn, which will make for a great partnership with her next owner.

Hamlin Gal on MMSC