Thoroughbreds can do

Our Girl is Working in 3rd Gear

Sep 25, 2011

I have no intention of training anything but a fire breathing diva…..I just don’t think she realized it. She is truly magnificent…I have been waiting for the day when I could start to let her out again and have her understand the difference between race horse and riding horse…..to let her breathe just a bit of her fire again…..now we start….and to tell you the truth…..it has been a very very long time since I have been able to share a horse’s world with them like this. It is always such a priviledge and an honor to be graced with the affection of a horse…esp one of her caliber.

Decorative Arrives Home in Pennsylvania

May 15, 2009

Decorative has arrived at his new home in Pennsylvania. He was calm and collected. He was sold to Kate Stanton in May 2009.

NEW & IMPROVED Success Stories Web Site

Sep 22, 2008

Check out our NEW and IMPROVED Success Stories site. We needed a new site just to put up all the Success Stories. You will now be able to search the horses’ names, date of sale, date of posting, tags (topics) or by any combinations of words using our new FIND box. The newest Success Stories…

Taken’s Chances’ New Mom Checks In!

Jul 12, 2008

My name is Laura Boineau and I have recently purchased Taken Chances from Lea Mueller. He is doing great. Chance has a great personality and attitude. I know that Lea had trouble getting and keeping weight on him, so I have been treating him for ulcers. His appetite is great now and he is easily…

A Breeder’s Perspective on Finding Homes for Ex-Race Horses

Jan 4, 2010

The breeder of Dakota Spirit and Brat Maverick, and former owner of KO River Crossing, comments on finding homes for her Thoroughbreds after their lives at the track.

Familiar Ghost – SOLD! July 2008

Jul 30, 2008

SOLD! Congratulations Lesli Deichman of Grove, Oklahoma!   This was his Prospect Horse FOR SALE information: Familiar Ghost aka “Family Ghost” is a 2002 gray gelding who stands about 16+ hands tall. He has a solid build and he loves to be ridden. He is very handsome and has no vices or injuries. He is…

A “Familiar Ghost” named “Casper”

Aug 1, 2008

Ghost (aka “Casper”) has settled in just fine. He’s a little worried about the golf carts we use on the farm, and he’s not too sure about water troughs, but other than that he’s having the time of his life. He is breath taking and gorgeous. Thank you again for this lovely animal. He is incredible. I loved working…

Genuine Draft – SOLD! May 2008

May 22, 2008

SOLD! Congratulations Sandra Dalman of Fort Wayne, Indiana This was his Prospect Horse FOR SALE Information: Genuine Draft aka “Genuine D” is a 2001, dark bay, 16.1 gelding with no white markings. He retired from racing about a year ago and has been being used as a pony horse. He will ride English or Western…

First Ride on Gold Commander One

Aug 1, 2011

Dear Michelle and Elizabeth, UPDATE: Attached is a photo, not worthy of posting anywhere, but nonetheless evidence of my first ride. I think the trainer is being particularly cautious. I appreciate her caution, but at the same time, I know Gold and I could be making a little more progress. However, I should not discount…