Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin

Know what looks great under a Christmas tree? A shiny new OTTB. But don’t wait around for a delivery from Santa, as we hear he’s more of a reindeer connoisseur than a horseman.

Take a tip from Tennessee eventer Shannon O’Hatnick, who snagged this handsome guy just in time for the holidays. Black Market (After Market – Keep the Feeling, by Kris S.) is a 4-year-old Kentucky-bred OTTB who was retired from the track after seven starts.

Welcome to the fam Black Market!!

Posted by Shannon O’Hatnick on Friday, December 9, 2016

Oh my god he’s the cutest and I actually still can equitate after over a month not jumping. Allie Knowles you’re the best

Posted by Shannon O’Hatnick on Friday, December 9, 2016

So fancy — can’t wait to see him in a startbox. Congrats, Shannon! Here are three more OTTBs who are ready for a new career.

Photo via Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds.

Photo via Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds.

King Gettigan (Read the Footnotes – Red Hot Peppers, by Jelly Roll Blues): 2011 16-hh bay gelding

Gettigan’s owner is sending him off from racing with gratitude for his accomplishments on the track. This young gelding has had a respectable racing career with $100,000 in earnings and three wins in 39 starts. He last raced on Nov. 11, 2016 and finished second.

He is reported to be nice to work with, sound and without vices. FLF admired his athletic build and nice, fluid movement at the jog. Here’s your chance to take a cute gelding to next year’s RRP at a bargain price.

View King Gettigan on Finger Lakes Finest Thoroughbreds.

Photo via Maker's Mark Secretariat Center.

Photo via Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

True Simon (Harlan’s Holiday – True Addiction, by Yes It’s True): 2012 16-hh bay gelding

True Simon is so truly alluring that he’s worth taking home just to look at! His soon-to-be manly physique and his impossibly cute expression that is sparkly yet vulnerable will melt your heart.

But it gets better! Simon is athletic, and when he grows into his adult self, he will be jaw-dropping. He’s studious but playful, curious but analytical, and he’s fascinated by new challenges and unknown things. This is a horse with silver screen quality and we can’t wait to see who he will become.

View True Simon on Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Photo via CANTER.

Photo via CANTER.

Rictor Nine Dot O (The Deputy (IRE) – Denium Cowgirl, by Sasha’s Prospect) – 2011 15.2-hh bay gelding.

Out of Denium Cowgirl by multiple graded stakes winner The Deputy (IRE), who earned $817,270 in his racing career. His bloodline also includes Mr. Prospector and Northern Dancer. “Ricky” had 32 starts, with three firsts, three seconds, and two third place finishes, earning $44,874 in his racing career. Last raced Sept. 24, at Hazel Park. Ricky likes to jump and is very natural and willing. He settles into his work after a few minutes. Cribs.

View Rictor Nine Dot O on CANTER Michigan.