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#EventerProblems Vol. 192, Presented by Haygain: All Kinds of Kinds

By on Aug 18, 2019 10:45 am -

You guys have all kinds of problems… thrown shoes, suspect distances and camels in your yard? We really don’t have an explanation for that last one, you’ll have to take it up with eventer Jules Bramucci.

The list of problems goes on and on, as you can see in this latest batch of #EventerProblems:

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Looking the part but that’s all! 💙🙈 Marley was fabulous in the dressage to achieve yet another pb and take the lead with 26.3! Followed by his first BE show jumping round of the season with no stops, unfortunately I cost us two poles by getting too deep but was so happy to have him confident and keen. We left the xc box with the same intent and flew over fence 1-3. Turned the corner to 4a, which I knew he wouldn’t love but Marley decided with the fence judge standing too close for his liking, to slam the breaks on and change down into reverse, I tried a 2nd time for the same result. On the 3rd attempt he climbed a and then b, but then would canter no more. Another awkward jump from trot over 5, then changed down to walk for 6a, knowing he would never make b I pulled up and decided to retire. Knowing when he’s had a meltdown he often will not go back to canter and it’s not rewarding for him to climb everything from nothing I thought it was the best thing to do. However since seeing the scores I’ve seen that 25% of starters on the xc has a stop at 4a so maybe I should have carried on and he would have picked up again over some more confidence giving fences. We live to fight another day and I think he thinks it was the shortest course he’s ever done and is very pleased with himself. 🙈 . . . #setfiretotherein #thehorseyadele #eventerproblems #hewantstobeadressagehorse #equestrianvlogger #maybenexttime #notourday #liveandletlive #eventer #irishsportshorse

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Tony’s ultrasound today looked great! Vet says he won’t need another unless I feel him off and is sending me a schedule to bring him back into full work under saddle!! So thankful for everyone who helped me stay sane and helped take care of him during this injury, especially @5wranch who were amazing and I know were instrumental in his recovering so nicely and quickly! #roadtorecovery #timetomakeacomeback #equestrian #eventer #eventing #eventhorse #eventers #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #showjumping #dressage #crosscounty #eventersofinstagram #ridearacehorse #eventerproblems #equestrians #chestnut #ottb #thoroughbred #exracehorse #lifepulse #getthepulse #pulsecenters #pulsetherapy #pemftreatment #embtherapies

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So we're finally home from a rather wet West Wilts. On paper not the greatest day….however I am over the moon to have my boy back 😀 Really disappointed with his dressage score of 36 which felt like an amazing test. I'd then put him back in a snaffle for jumping as I wanted to see if he'd take me to a fence 🙈 well take he did!! We had 4 down, but at least he was keen!! He then stormed round a soggy xc course inside the time. I am so happy it's unreal. To have my boy back is the best feeling in the world. I can forgive him the 4 fences as he actually wanted to jump, just didn't give himself the bloody time to. We can now 're work the idea of brakes, but they are over rated anyway aren't they…..

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Go Eventing.

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Bromont: Michael Nolan Takes Over CCI4*-S, Colleen Loach Holds Steady in CCI3*-S

By on Aug 18, 2019 8:21 am -

Michael Nolan riding SBT Good Guy. Photo by Cealy Tetley

Ireland’s Michael Nolan and SBT Good Guy have taken over the CCI4*-S lead at Bromont after an influential show jumping phase.

Propelled by a beautiful clear round, Michael and “Killer,” a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse owned by Sue and Bob Martin, launched from fourth to first on 34.3 penalties.

Though they knocked one vertical, Dom Schramm and Burghley-bound Bolytair B, a 13-year-old KWPN owned by the Naked Horse Eventing Syndicate, remain in second place on a score of 36.7.

Lillian Heard and her own LCC Barnaby were making moves around Marc Donovan’s show jumping track — moving from ninth into third thanks to their double clear effort. Lillian and the 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse will join Dom and “Boly” in Burghley for their sixth five-star start.

Overnight leader Jessica Phoenix saw two come down and had two seconds too many, dropping into seventh with Watson GS (41.6), but one of her other four rides, Bogue Sound, produced a nearly clear round — just one second over the time — to move into fourth place on a score of 38.2.

Jessica is also 8th with Dr. Sheldon Cooper (41.8) and 12th with Wabbit (50.1).

Colleen Loach riding Foreign Quality. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

The CCI3*-S is looking much the way we left it after dressage, with Colleen Loach and Foreign Quality still out in front.

Peter Barry’s 8-year-old KWPN continues to the final phase after a clear round and as the only horse in the division on a sub-30 score (29.2).

Melissa Boutin stepped up from third into second after a clear round with her own EWSZ Jalando, a 10-year-0ld Zweibrucker. They’ll continue on with a score of 31.3.

Amanda Beale Clement riding Carlson 119. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

Amanda Beale Clement is the new leader of the CCI3*-S U25 on a score of 29.8 with The Get Ready Syndicate’s Carlson 119. Produced by Germany’s Frank Ostholt, the 9-year-old German Sport Horse joined Amanda’s barn last year.

Sloane Pierpont riding Indie. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

CCI2*-S dressage winners Sloane Pierpont and Indie jumped clear Saturday to keep their favorable position. They have  a two-phase score of 31.3.

Olivia Hayes riding Astrana De La Galerna. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

Olivia Hayes maintained her top spot in the CCI2*-S U25 with Astrana De La Galerna. The 18-year-old rider keeps a score of 31.6 going into the final phase.

Next up: Derek di Grazia’s cross country course on Sunday morning.

Bromont CCI-S: Website, Entries, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

 

Sunday Links Presented by One K Helmets

By on Aug 18, 2019 12:01 am -

Lovely Leonidas II and Sir Mark Todd. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Mark Todd announced earlier this summer that he was officially (actually this time) retiring from competition. With that came the question of where exactly his top horses would go. We’re excited to share that Irish eventer Padraig McCarthy has gotten the ride on Leonidas II. We’re looking forward to follow this new promising partnership.

National Holiday: National Fajita Day

Major Weekend Events:

Bromont CCI & H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

U.S. Weekend Action:

Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Waredaca H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm August H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Ocala Summer H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Huntington Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Sunday Links:

Systemic Joint Products: Straight to the Blood Supply

The Road to AEC: Getting to Know Each Other

Five-star rider ‘humbled’ by support after breaking leg in fall at Hartpury

‘He’s tougher than concrete’: 70-year-old cowboy wins world’s ‘longest race’

Take It From The Eventers: How To Manage Your Horse Before, During, And After Intensive Competition

7 Breeches, 7 Days: I Tried Everything From Old Faithfuls To New Tech Fabrics (So You Don’t Have To)

Sunday Video: 

Be an American Eventing Hero: Volunteer at The 2019 AEC

By on Aug 17, 2019 4:30 pm -

USEA CEO Rob Burk, a frequent eventing volunteer himself, stops to thank jump judges at the 2017 AEC in Tryon. Photo by Leslie Wylie.

Yay! It’s August! I am so happy! And relieved. July was a disaster. So was June … and May … and well … yeah ….

Moving on … August brings so many cool things: end of the season sales (!), school starts for a lot of kids (this might not be cool for the kids, but it can definitely be cool for the parents), and the coolest of all, the American Eventing Championships, which this year are being held at the very cool Kentucky Horse Park Aug. 27 through Sept. 1.

Hopefully, there are a bunch of you cool eventing kids out there (of all ages) that have qualified for the AEC and are making the trek to Kentucky for a chance to pretend you’re running Land Rover (because that’s what I would do!). I unfortunately am not qualified. Boo. However, I am still going to head east to one of my very favorite places on the planet and do something almost as cool.

I am going to volunteer!

I am also going to cheer some cool qualified friends on as well, but that’s not what this blog is about. This blog is about volunteering! Which is really cool! And necessary! And essential! And fun! And did I say absolutely essential? Because it totally, and completely is. Events run on volunteers. Pure and simple. The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event needs over 3,000 volunteers to handle the tens of thousands of spectators and competitors that come to shop, compete and be a part of the greatest weekend all year. While the AEC may not require that many volunteers, they still need some. More than some. In fact, A LOT, to make this very exciting event, which is kind of like the Olympics for the lower levels, happen.

“But I’ve never volunteered!”

It’s never too late to start! If you’re going to support a friend or a family member or you’re competing yourself, why not start now?

“But I don’t ride!”

It doesn’t matter! They need everything from greeters and parking attendants to dressage test runners and course decorators, none of which require any prior knowledge of eventing or horses. And trust me; I can scribe a dressage test or watch horses go over a jump all day, but you do NOT want me trying to place pretty flowers on a cross country fence.

“But my time is very limited.”

No big deal! Not everyone drives three states to volunteer for a couple of days like I do. (I’m just nutso like that.) A lot of the folks volunteering only have an hour or two to give. The cool thing is just like there are lots of types of positions, there are volunteer shifts of all time lengths. Just pick one that best suits you. I promise the volunteer coordinators are very happy to have each and every person no matter what position they choose to fill or how long they choose to serve. It takes a lot of manpower to pull this event off. And truly, doesn’t everyone have an hour or two to spare?

Another cool reason to volunteer: swag! Most events (especially the big ones, like Land Rover and the AEC) provide their volunteers with free stuff for giving up a little of their time, everything from lunch and t-shirts to towels and lip balm. And who doesn’t love free stuff?! Plus, eventers (and their peeps) are truly the coolest folks in the world. When you volunteer you get to meet and hang out with super cool folks and make new friends, all while watching pretty ponies and cool riders compete. Heck you might even learn something! It’s a win/win all the way around.

So go to www.eventingvolunteers.com and sign up for a shift (or two.) I guarantee you’ll be glad you did!

I hope to see you there!

Go Eventing.

 

Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: Back to School Shopping

By on Aug 17, 2019 1:30 pm -

In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our sister site, Sport Horse Nation. To help with the search, we’re going to feature a selection of current listings here on EN each week. We include the ad copy provided; click the links for videos, pricing and contact information.

It’s back to school season. Do you have all your supplies for the semester ahead? Might be time to go pick up a new notebook, pencils … and maybe a new event horse to enjoy when you aren’t studying?? We’ve got just the place to search. Here are some of the latest listings on Sport Horse Nation:

Scout. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

2013 Sempatico Mare w/ Amazing Temperament, Beautiful Color & More

Introducing Scout…She is definitely a barn favorite!! There are just not enough good things we can say about her! 2013, 16 hh Reg. & branded Oldenburg mare by Sempatico out of a Cor La Breyer mare. Not only is she stunning to look at, but she has the talent and the mind to match!! She is one of the most kind and easy young horses we have ever met. She comes out everyday to please her rider and is a joy to ride and handle. She loves people, and her best friend is a cat.

– Special girl anyone would love to own!
– Same kind mare at home or out and about
– 3 good gaits – Canter is her highlight – uphill & easy
– Super smooth & comfortable to ride
– Loves cross training – has a very good jump
– Enjoys trail rides alone or in a group
– No healthy issues or injuries

Scout is located in Parker, CO, just 20 min. from Denver Intl.
Please call Holly for a visit at 303-912-6564.

Joey. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Prelim gelding

Awesome YR or adult gelding! 9 yo, 16.1hh, bay. Joey is incredibly well bred by Graf Grannus (Grannus) with a double cross to Calypso II (Cor De La Bryere)! Astute event breeders will recognize these as extremely successful bloodlines thru the 5 star level.

Joey has a great record (currently qualified for the AEC’s at prelim), having been impressively produced by a junior thru to the prelim level. His junior rider did an amazing job teaching him the ins and outs of the sport, he is terrific in all 3 phases. He has an extremely good work ethic, very nice paces and really good, clean jump. On the ground he’s an absolute pleasure with perfect manners. He’s one of those horses who turns up to work every day with a smile on his face!

Joey is the ideal horse for a rider looking to have fun and learn, he has plenty of scope for intermediate/3 star also. He’s fit and ready for the fall season.

I can’t say enough good things about this horse! Mid 5 figures. He will be actively competing until sold. Please PM or text/call 240 7505737. Genuine inquiries only. Located in Davidsonville, MD.

Cockeyed Festus. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Young, Proven Novice Eventer with Top Placings

Cockeyed Festus is a 6yo, 16.1h thoroughbred gelding. Elegant and talented horse with excellent novice record, dressage scores as low as 27. Ready for his next rider to enjoy this uncomplicated horse. He has potential for more, or would be happy packing someone around at the lower levels. Barefoot with exceptional ground manners. Autoloads, stands beautifully for the farrier and uncomplicated to manage at the events. Does need drugs to clip, sublingual dormosidan does the trick. Located in Illinois.

Ruger. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

10 Year Old, 15.1 Hand, Registered Quarterhorse $8,500

10 yo, 15.1 hand, registered Quarter horse currently schooling/competing Novice level eventing. I have had the pleasure of owning/training this horse for seven years. We started our eventing career/training just 3 years ago and have progressed well. Ruger is a super affectionate horse who loves people. He has competed in Eventing through Novice level. In addition, he has excellent dressage having competed in Training and 1st Level. He is a forward ride and is brave and honest in stadium jumping. On cross country he needs to school new jumps a few times to gain his confidence so would be best suited for a confident rider. Ruger is located in Troup Texas (just south of Tyler Texas). Low maintenance/no shoes.

Gran Corazon BF. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Stunning, Quality, Competitive Young Mare–Winner at First Preliminary

Gran Corazon BF is an 8 year old 16.2hh registered KWPN mare — beautifully bred to event by KWPN stallion Richard, out of a full TB mare. She is sound, fit and ready to be tried: equally happy to be ridden by amateurs, professionals or juniors. She is offered for sale due to no fault of her own, and had a clean vetting with radiographs just over a year ago. She recently won her first Preliminary event and has an extremely competitive record at the Modified and Training levels over the past 12 months, when she began her eventing career. She is kind, willing, and forgiving with an incredible work ethic — she is a mare who carries all the best qualities and even if you aren’t a mare fan, she would be the one to convince you otherwise! This is a very special horse who is really coming into her own this summer — she’s one that could continue on up the levels or happily take a competitive junior, young rider, or amateur around as well. She’s shown at A shows though 1.15m and ready to do more, could easily continue on that path as well. We are all big fans of this wonderful mare and an excellent home is a must. Located in central Vermont, please call/text Kylie at (802) 369-4204 or email at [email protected].

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Who Jumped It Best? GMHA Junior Beginner Novice Edition

By on Aug 17, 2019 11:00 am -

If you know me, you know that Junior Beginner Novice is my favorite division of them all. The spunk, the smiles, and those first cross country colors … mine were turquoise and purple, and lemme tell you, I went ALL IN on that.

This week’s edition of Who Jumped It Best? takes us to GMHA H.T. in South Woodstock, Vermont. You know what to do, EN: Take a look at these photos of Junior Beginner Novice B competitors tackling the yellow house and vote in the poll at the bottom of the post for which pair you think presents the best overall picture over the jump.

Many thanks to Joan Davis of Flatlandsfoto for these photos and for showing up (almost every weekend, it seems!) with her camera and a smile. We sure do appreciate you, Joan.

Whitney Lewis and Guiness. Photo by Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.

Madison Gargiulo and Adorion. Photo by Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.

Sydney Gallien and Hot Trot’n Twister. Photo by Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.

Kendall Turney and Take Another Road. Photo by Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.

Georgia Quackenbos and Majestic B. Photo by Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.

Eloise Plante and Wild Saint. Photo by Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.

Lila McDougall and Juno. Photo by Joan Davis / Flatlandsfoto.

Jessica Phoenix, Colleen Loach Lead Canadian Charge at Bromont CCI-S

By on Aug 17, 2019 9:00 am -

Jessica Phoenix and Watson GS. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

This weekend we turn our attention to the final installation of Bromont’s summer event series, the Bromont CCI-S. Tucked in a charming Quebec village, the feature class is being rightfully lead by Canadian eventer Jessica Phoenix. 

With her Pan American Games bronze medal only recently hung on display at home, Jessica is a busy woman this weekend with four entries in the CCI4*-S. Of the four, Watson GS stood out among his stablemates, winning the dressage phase on a score of 32.4. Owned in partnership between Jessica and Kelli Cull, this is the 8-year-old Trakehner’s debut at the level.

Jessica is also 8th with Dr. Sheldon Cooper (36.6), 10th with Bogue Sound (37.8), and 13th with Wabbit (41.3).

Dom Schramm is second with Bolytair B — or more aptly Burghleytair B as the pair is using Bromont as a final prep for the British five-star in two weeks time. Stretching their legs for the first time since Kentucky, the duo earned a 32.7.

Ronald Zabala-Goetschel has locked down third place in his second international start with eventing superstar The Apprentice. A partnership forged this summer, Ronald added the horse to his string this spring, likely with big Tokyo goals on the horizon.

Michael Nolan sits fourth with SBT Good Guy on a score of 33.8. Holly Jacks-Smither and Candy King are fifth on a first phase result of 35.5.

Colleen Loach and Foreign Quality. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

Colleen Loach heads up the CCI3*-S with Peter Barry’s Foreign Quality. Their score of 29.2, the horse’s first sub-30 result at this level, gives the 8-year-old KWPN just a sliver of breathing room going forward to Marc Donovan’s show jumping track.

Jessica Phoenix is second in the class with Humble GS, a 13-year-old Trakehner/Canadian Sport Horse owned by Charlotte Schickedanz, on a score of 31.1.

Melissa Boutin takes third with EWSZ Jalando on a score of 31.3.

Sloane Pierpont and Indie. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

Sloane Pierpont sits at the top of the CCI2*-S with Charles Pierpont’s Indie. She and the 14-year-old Anglo European gelding earned a 31.3.

Alexa Gartenberg and Louis M. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

Alexa Gartenberg and her striking Louis M, a 14-year-old Rheinlander, strolled to the lead of the CCI3*-S U25 class with their result of 26.3.

Olivia Hayes and Astrana De La Galerna. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

Olivia Hayes piloted Astrana De La Galerna to the top of the CCI2*-S U25 division on a score of 31.6.

Riders will show jump today over a course designed by Marc Donovan, and cross country will be held Sunday.

Go eventing.

Bromont CCI-S: Website, Entries, Ride Times, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage

 

Saturday Links from Nupafeed USA

By on Aug 17, 2019 12:01 am -

I’ve thought a lot about what to write about my friend, Jeffie Chapin, and I feel like I still don’t have the right things to say. So, simply, I’ll just say: barn friends are the best friends. No matter how short a time you have known them they quickly become a part of your extended family. I was incredibly lucky to have gotten to know just a fraction of Jeffie over the past few years and this past winter in particular. She’ll always be a part of my barn family and I’m a better person for having known her. I’ll carry her with me each ride and in particular when I keep my eyes up over a jump.

National Holiday: National Massachusetts Day

Major Weekend Events:

Bromont CCI & H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

U.S. Weekend Action:

Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Waredaca H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Full Gallop Farm August H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Ocala Summer H.T. [Website] [Entry Status] [Ride Times] [Live Scores]

Huntington Farm H.T. [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times/Live Scores]

Saturday Links:

Badminton winner ruled out of Burghley due to injury

Sporthorse Stars: Donner

Five-star rider ‘humbled’ by support after breaking leg in fall at Hartpury

The Road to AEC: Getting to Know Each Other

Where Real Dressage Begins: Shoulder-In

Saturday Video: Your Burghley course walk:

Posted by The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Official Page on Friday, August 16, 2019

Friday Video from SmartPak: High Drama (and High Winds) at Hartpury

By on Aug 16, 2019 5:00 pm -

Harry Meade and Tenareze at Hartpury. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Here at EN, there are few things we love more than a Harveywetdog video. It doesn’t get much more comprehensive, really – you get to see every rider, and you get to see multiple angles and several different approaches at every fence. For me, as an eventer in the UK, his back-catalogue is a unique and useful way for me to pick new courses to run at, and it’s also a great – and totally free! – way to learn from the comfort of my sofa.

So when David and I crossed paths in the media centre at the NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials, I was delighted – the stage was set for a hard-fought competition over a relentlessly tough course, and I welcomed the opportunity to be able to analyse it more closely after the fact.

Now that we’ve well and truly closed the book on Hartpury, we know how it all played out – and to no one’s surprise, it was hugely influential. Hartpury may ‘only’ be a CCI4*-S, but it’s very much designed with a certain autumn five-star in mind, and course designer Eric Winter ensures that horses and riders are thinking positively from the word go. Like Burghley, it’s a test of stamina and balance, making use of the undulations of the Gloucestershire countryside, and like Burghley, it doesn’t shy away from using maximum dimensions to really get horses in the air. Many of the horses we saw tackle it are entered for major long formats in the coming month or so, and so it provided an invaluable opportunity to watch them run and get an idea of their form as we head into autumn.

But it would be rude of me not to share the wealth, wouldn’t it? So pour yourself a glass of wine, settle in, and check out some of the world’s best horses over one of the summer’s beefiest four-stars. (And yes, you’ll get to see that fence – and you’ll get to see some of our chosen riders jump it, too!) Don’t forget to give David’s Facebook page a ‘like’, particularly if you’re based outside of the UK and want an incomparable insight into what we get up to on these shores.

Hartpury: Website, Ride Times, Course Preview, Live Scores, EN’s Coverage, EN’s Twitter, EN’s Instagram

 

 

Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: Big Money for Kentucky-Breds

By on Aug 16, 2019 3:00 pm -

We’re inching ever-closer to 2019 Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) Thoroughbred Makeover, which will be held October 2-5 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. As always, there are various monetary prizes up for grabs to top-placing horses in various categories.

This year’s biggest prize, $6,500 cash sponsored by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, Inc. (KTOB), will be awarded to the highest-placed Kentucky-bred at the competition. It’s fitting that the largest special award will be a highly competitive one — Kentucky-breds typically make up about one-third of all Makeover entries, according to RRP. Similarly, Kentucky-breds typically make up the largest percentage of North American Thoroughbreds born each year. Of the 20,800 Thoroughbreds born in 2019, a whopping 41% can call the Bluegrass State their Old Kentucky Home.

In that vein, this week our OTTB Wishlist brings you three Kentucky-breds looking for their next gig:

Cardinal Coach Mac. Photo via New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.

Cardinal Coach Mac (POINT OF ENTRY – ASPEN WHISPER, BY MR. GREELEY): 2016 16.3-hand Kentucky-bred gelding

This tall and flashy guy goes by “Big Mac” around the barn — a fitting nickname for the 16.3-hand gelding. This three-year-old raced 7 times and earned a respectable $54,395 in those few starts. Despite winning his maiden and placing respectably in his other starts, Big Mac actually has a little more ‘whoa’ than ‘go’ under saddle so he is retiring without any known issues so that he can hopefully find a career that he likes a little better.

Big Mac is a goofy but polite gelding who is the low man on totem pole in the field. He has adjusted to life off the track seamlessly and even though he’s not an alpha horse, that doesn’t stop him from playing and having a good time in turnout. Despite being young and still very green, Big Mac is already very relaxed while working under saddle, giving to the bit, and brave.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky.

View Cardinal Coach Mac on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption

Souperfast. Photo by Second Stride Inc.

Souperfast (BROKEN VOW – PLAYA MAYA, BY ARCH): 2011 16.0-hand Kentucky-bred gelding

Souperfast was indeed that for a good while, winning 7 out of his 29 career starts and earning just over $288,000. Since his racing performance started to drop off recently, his owners wanted to give him a chance to also be successful off the track as well and are looking to rehome him while he is sound and has unlimited potential for a second career. Souperfast arrived very recently to Second Stride and hasn’t had  full entry evaluation yet, but so far he seems to have no limitations. He was extremely well-behaved for his first ride off the track and looks like a kind-eyed gentleman who aims to please.

Located in Prospect, Kentucky.

View Souperfast on Second Stride, Inc.

Tuaandtwentysix. Photo by Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Tuaandtwentysix (GIANT’S CAUSEWAY – SEA OF SHOWERS, BY SEATTLE SLEW): 2016 16.0-hand Kentucky-bred gelding

Another easy-going chestnut gelding, “Tua” came to the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center straight off the track in June and has never looked back. While Tua simply loves being the center of attention and being pampered, he’s also curious and willing to work. He is just as happy being under saddle and learning how to be a riding horse as he is being cuddled in the barn. Tua raced just six times, never with any remarkable placings.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky.

View Tuaandtwentysix on Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.