Fall seems to be the season most often associated with change. Perhaps it’s the turning leaves that provides such a brilliant visual reminder of transition and makes us ruminate upon the fluidity of life this time of year in particular. Our Weekly OTTB Wishlist presented by Cosequin routinely highlights three Thoroughbreds who are going through a season of change in their own lives as they look to begin their transition to new careers; this installment is no exception.
Okay, that’s definitely enough introspection for one day, let’s get to the horses. Here are this week’s three picks, all from CANTER USA:
Congaree’s Key. Photo via CANTER PA.
Congaree’s Key (CONGAREE – KEY DEFINITION, BY GENTLEMEN (ARG)): 2013 16.1-hand New York-bred mare
It’s easy to look past the rough sorrel coat of this mare to see how nicely she’s put together and what a lovely sporthorse she might make. Congaree’s Key has been running in Maiden Claiming races for years clearly without much success at all, but that doesn’t mean a different sport isn’t right up her alley. Even though she never won any races, she still appears to have a bottomless fuel tank and some serious athletic potential. To boot, she’s a sweet and personable mare in the barn, wanting attention and to make friends with everyone who passes by her stall.
Located in Grantsville, Pennsylvania.
View Congaree’s Key on CANTER PA.
Baytown Peaches. Photo via CANTER KY.
Baytown Peaches (AWESOME PATRIOT – PRIVATE SPANISH, BY SPANISH STEPS): 2016 15.0-hand Pennsylvania-bred gelding
This little bay gelding’s names is Peaches and he’s cute as a button! At two-years-old, he’s made two starts and has absolutely zero interest in racing. That’s OK, the better to take him home and stick him in your barn! While he’s not keen on racing, his trainer says he should be able to easily transition to a new career. Right now he’s a little guy, but he should still grow a bit more given some time. He is said to be sound and has no bad habits, so if you’re in the market for a young prospect to restart, Baytown Peaches could be just the one!
Located in Lexington, Kentucky.
View Baytown Peaches on CANTER KY.
Magic Messi. Photo via CANTER PA.
Magic Messi (ACTIVIST – ELUSIVE JO JO, BY ELUSIVE QUALITY): 2015 16.1-hand Pennsylvania-bred gelding
This one is for the soccer fans out there! Named for Lionel Messi, the Argentinian superstar who captains FC Barcelona, perhaps this Messi could be your next superstar? This is another young horse with exactly two starts and zero interest in racing, but maybe he’s destined for greatness in a different career? This tall, dark and handsome sweetie looks ready to make some magic happen for you if you train him up right.
Located in Grantsville, Pennsylvania.
