After the Races graduate Sun Hunter (a.k.a. Sole, a.k.a. Sunny) has been recognized as Horse of the Month by NTRA’s Aftercare program. Sun Hunter was a special case horse who stole our hearts and went on to make a miraculous recovery. He was adopted into the best home I believe he could have ever hoped to find and is thriving.
You can read Sun Hunter’s story at the NTRA website.
Way to go, Sunny!
After the Races has moved to a new location in Nottingham, Pennsylvania. Our new facility includes a 16 stall barn with heated tack room, hot/cold wash stall and great lighting. There are 5 separate pastures, a round pen, and a cute little area we hope to turn into a bit of a ring. We are very excited about the possibilities and the potential it has to be a safe, convenient farm for rehabbing a variety of racing related injuries.
If you would like to help us in our move and as we settle in we have updated our wishlist on the “How to Help” page but items that are most needed include shelves/hooks for organizing and a 4-wheeler or small ATV. Donations can be made and assigned to these as well!
November was an exciting month for us with four horses adopted. Contesa and Muskwa went to a great home in NC where Contesa will be used for breeding and Muskwa for lessons. Shade went to a great home where she will be used for trail riding and camping trips and all kinds of fun adventures, and Silky was adopted by a 12 year old who hopes to use her in western games and riding!
We have several nice horses who have come to us recently. Several 3 year old fillies who are beautiful, a 3 year old grey gelding, and a 6 year old chestnut gelding all of which have no limitations. We also acquired a sweet older gelding who is 9 years old and recovering from an old bowed tendon.
All in all we’re hoping December will be another great month. Please consider us if thinking about contributing in honor of a friend or family member for the holidays. But most of all consider us if you are looking for your next horse or know someone who is looking. OTTBs are beautiful, versatile riding partners with a work ethic that is unsurpassed by any other. And these guys are in need of great homes!
First, a big THANK YOU to all who participated in our first big fundraiser at Barnaby’s in West Chester. I wanted to thank specifically all those who donated items or gift certificates for the raffles including: Braided Love (horse hair jewelry), Longhorn Steakhouse, TGI Fridays, Applebees, On the Border, Kolb’s Dairy, as well as individuals who donated items or time including Pam, Farah, Kate, and Chelsea.
The event was a huge success and in a matter of a few hours we were able to raise nearly $2,700 with nearly 70 attendees. This money is going to vet bills for the horses who are in more intensive rehab programs, as well as the day to day needs. It will pay for one month’s entire supply of grain and hay as well! Job very well done!
Adoptions have also been active this month, with three horses being adopted so far this month including Indy Knight, Our Shady Lady, and Dazzling Reality. Indy and “Houdini” are doing great in their new homes and Shade is patiently awaiting transport to her new farm and they could not be going to better people. Indy will be a trail horse and riding partner. Dazzling Reality will be a trail and pleasure mount, and Shade will be used in English lessons and learn to ride in parades and other exciting events at Valley Forge Military Academy where her new owner and rider attends school.
Also, after several months borrowing a horse trailer from a board member, we finally acquired one of our own. The 1994 Glick horse trailer was practically given to us by Karen and Jay in Pottstown and is a godsend. The trailer is in good shape and we are very happy to have it. We are currently looking for someone who does bodywork to repaint it in exchange for a logo on the horse trailer. Please contact us if interested.
Thank you all again. We still have many great horses in need of homes and hope to have some more good news soon!
Bonnie
In August we adopted out two horses, Fiona and Sprig of Lilac. Fiona went to a great couple (Karen and Jay) just down the road where they are starting her under saddle and having a lot of fun with her. They seem to agree that she has one of the best minds of any two-year-old we’ve ever seen!
We also recently adopted out Sprig of Lilac who went to Amy in New Jersey. Sprig will enjoy a life of trail rides, paper chases, hunter paces, and just FUN with her new rider! After all the hard work this mare put in at the track and then having to change hands so many times since, it is truly appropriate for her to be in such an amazing home.
We have several new horses that are worth looking at. If you are looking for a competitive horse, check out any of our new guys: Our Shady Lady, Syllogism, Dazzling Reality, or Muskwa. Though if you ask me, Our Shady Lady and Syllogism are the two to consider if you’re in it for the ribbons! If you just want a FUN ride you can take out on the trails or trailer to state parks with, think about Indy Knight or one of our other geldings.
These horses need homes. Share our website and Facebook page with your friends, write a recommendation (ask me how), or come by and visit when you get the chance!
