Fall is here and peak autumn colors are dazzling much of the northern United States and beginning to work their way south. It’s easy to love the autumn colors of the changing leaves, but it’s a bit of drag that it also means that winter is right around the corner, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be nice to preserve that fall color year round?
Bright orange chestnuts are a bit reminiscent of that blazing fall foliage color, don’t you think? This week we’re spotlighting three such geldings that remind us of a crisp autumn day and they’re all available for adoption through wonderful Thoroughbred rehoming organizations. Take one home and add a little color to your life!
Abdaar. Photo via Retired Racehoorse Project.
Abdaar (HARD SPUN – MARRAASI, BY RAHY): 2012 16.0-hand Kentucky-bred gelding
Give Abdaar a round of applause — he made it to the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover where he gained a ton of experience! Abdaar has an enviable uphill build and in addition to his great conformation, he’s the full package with a great attitude as well. The good folks at MidAtlantic Horse Rescue say they were “instantly impressed with his confident, unflappable attitude and natural balance” and because of that attitude he has been an easy horse to restart. He is brave over fences and trail obstacles and his wonderful personality makes him a candidate for both a more novice rider or someone with great ambitions.
Located in Warwick, Maryland.
View Abdaar on MidAtlantic Equine Rescue.
Roaring Launch. Photo via CANTER PA.
Roaring Launch (ROARING FEVER – EMILY HA HA, BY BRIGHT LAUNCH): 2012 16.0-hand New York-bred gelding
Redheaded hunk alert! Roaring Launch is the flashy chestnut that you dream about. He is lightly raced through no fault of his own, actually only making his first start earlier this year as a 7-year-old. With Presque Isle Downs winding down their season, he’s being offered up for sale since he hasn’t made any waves as a racehorse. His lovely movement and excellent conformation should lend him particularly suited to try out a career in eventing.
Located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
View Roaring Launch on CANTER PA.
War At Sunrise. Photo via CANTER PA.
War At Sunrise (PURE PRIZE – AMAUNET, BY GONE WEST): 2013 16.0-hand Maryland-bred gelding
War At Sunrise’s owners are looking for their next horse to run on a higher ticket so after 59 starts and almost $100,000 in earning, War At Sunrise is moving on and looking for a new job. This warhorse is said to be retiring sound and is being offered for a steal of a price. With a powerful build and what looks to be a calm, cool, and collected demeanor War At Sunrise looks like he could make someone a super classy new partner.
Located in Grantville, Pennsylvania.
