Rocky Bear and Bits & Bytes Farm owner - Elizabeth
This Web site was created to tell the stories of the Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds Bits & Bytes Farm has sold. The Mission of Bits & Bytes Farm is to help sellers (of Thoroughbred racehorses for sale) to find buyers who have the ability to transition these horses to new careers. We offer assistance and guidance to make sure the horses we sell are successfully placed. Our Success Stories are proof that Thoroughbred racehorses make great sport horses and family members when their racing careers are over.
When a horse is purchased with the assistance of Bits & Bytes Farm, we require the new owners to stay in touch and provide us with updates. These updates are posted on our Success Stories pages so that the sellers of the horses know that their horses are doing well and have not gone back to racing or been slaughtered. The sellers care about these wonderful Thoroughbreds and they too enjoy reading about their horses' successful new careers. They often call or e-mail to thank us for finding a home for a horse they bred or trained. To learn more about Bits & Bytes Farm and our mission please visit our Web site at: www.BitsandBytesFarm.com.
Bits & Bytes Farm is to help sellers (of Thoroughbred racehorses for sale) to find buyers who have the ability to transition these horses to new careers. We offer assistance and guidance to make sure the horses we sell are successfully placed. Our Success Stories are proof that Thoroughbred racehorses make great sport horses and family members when their racing careers are over.
Be sure to visit our Facebook page, YouTube channel, websites and G+ page to learn more about Bits & Bytes Farm and the Thoroughbreds we have found second careers for. Links are at the top of this page. Enjoy!
Ready to Show, Ready to Go!
After taking Bobby off the market pending Taylor’s getting to know him a bit, we feel he is ready to be considered by the right rider, so have placed him back on the market. His training and entries in competitions will continue until the right rider and home come along for him, and hopefully his competition record will reflect his obvious talent.
Taken’ Photos of Taken Chances
Here are a few pictures of Taken Chances. They are not great, but they do show how much weight he has gained. He is doing great, I just love him. – Laura
Hollywood Vic and Cheri’s First Canter is Thrilling!
Sunday has gone down as one of the best days of my life! This was the first day I cantered on my beautiful OTTB, Hollywood Vic! Last week I wrote that I have been working on balance. The work has finally paid off with Hollywood and Elizabeth’s’ patience, we cantered today for the very first…
Slower Thoroughbreds and “Ghosts” to the Right Please
Rode Familiar Ghost for the first time today. He’s absolutely wonderful. Taking it slow, slow, slow. Will be emailing you for advice. Thank you again–so very much.
WOOHOO!!!
WOOHOO!!! That about describes our day today. I attribute this to Kwinn’s feeling better. While he’s filled out and is generally looking better, you can see in his eyes that he’s feeling better. We had a good time riding today. Kwinn behaved well even when the mares in the field started galloping across the field.…
The “Moose” Cuts Loose with Lots of Lovin’
OTTB Popular One, aka Moose, nuzzles new dad, Nick”Moose” (OTTB Popular One) has calmed down after his trip and LOVES almost as much as we love giving it to him. “Moose” is the coolest horse ever. Personality is brought to a new level with him. He actually licked Nick. I think we have an identity…
Genuine Draft – SOLD! May 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…
Nothin’ Much Rattles “Huey’s” Chain
Wanted to send some quick pictures we took over the weekend of “Huey” aka Admiration, since I’ve been promising them forever. This canter is the first time we’ve really cantered – I’ve let him gallop some just to get some energy out, but this time he actually sat back and collected. It was wonderful! As…
Brat Maverick is Available for Lease or Sale
Brat Maverick is a 16.1 hand 2002, grandson of Secretariat. He is sadly offered by his mom who wants to find him a very good home. “Maverick” is currently in training at Bits & Bytes Farm where he may be test ridden. He is also available for lease as long as he remains at Bits…
Leader Board Scores Complements!
Thank you so much for Leader Board’s papers and his pictures. I really enjoyed seeing him as a baby! “Leader” is still doing amazing. He really seems to enjoy his new job. He comes running in from the field when I call him, so I guess he doesn’t hate to work. He has gained most…