OTTBs are among the most prominently represented breed in the eventing world. Each day, hundreds of ex-racehorses find themselves at the end of their racing career and in need of a new home. Luckily, organizations such as CANTER, New Vocations, Recycled Racehorses, and many more are always on alert for new horses that are ready for second careers. Each week, we'll be bringing you a few OTTB ads that caught our eye. Keep an eye out here for your next eventing superstar!
Horse shopping never gets old, does it? Even when you’ve got a brand new horse sitting in your barn, the window shopping instinct is still overpowering. I get the feeling that if the people behind the show Hoarders would get wind of our horse buying problems, we may have a new television series on our hands.
Of course, the most important thing about giving a horse a new home is that you have the means to take care of it. Leslie Wylie posted this wonderfully sentimental article about the responsibilities that lie within our committments to our horses. It’s definitely worth a read, and is a timely reminder of how dependent these horses are on us to survive.
With that said, here is your weekly OTTB fix! Don’t forget to let us know if one of these horses ends up in your barn. Go OTTBs!
Photo via Track to Tranquility on Facebook.
Our first horse this week is a handsome 7-year-old gelding by the name of Loving Dove. Loving Dove (Mo Mon – Dove Creek, by Dove Hunt) is available through Track to Tranquility in New Jersey. Standing 16.3hh, Loving Dove has already had a new start off the track and is well on his way to becoming someone’s successful show horse. He’s been schooled on Beginner Novice questions and has three correct gaits for your consideration.
Loving Dove raced a total of 43 times, last racing in August of 2014. He won nearly $200,000 on the track, so he’s no slouch! Check out Track to Tranquility for more information on this lovely guy.
Photo via Recycled Racehorses.
Next up is this adorable girl named Call Her Kathy Too, a 16h 2007 mare available through Recycled Racehorses. Call Her Kathy Too (Omega Code – Call Her Kathy, by More Than Ready) raced just one time, so she’s perfect for those of you who are fans of lightly raced horses.
Call Her Kathy Too is said to be very sweet and quiet under saddle, which will make her a great prospect for retraining. Check out her listing on Recycled Racehorses here.
Photo via After the Races.
Sticking with our East Coast theme this week, our final horse is a very handsome gelding by the name of Strike Down who is available through After the Races in Pennsylvania. This guy is a 7-year-old who stands 17hh. Strike Down (Tenpins – Lady Fenwick, by Smoke Glacken) raced an impressive 65 times from 2010 to 2015, winning just over $200,o00.
Strike Down was checked over upon arrival at After the Races and was declared sound, and he’s had 30 days of let down time to gain some weight and just be a horse for awhile. Now he’s ready to take on his new career with his quiet attitude. Will he be the right one for you? Check out his listing on After the Races for more information.
