Flax is a 25 year-old Registered Quarter Horse gelding (He will be 25 on April 27th). He is a very well-mannered, gentle horse who needs a home as a companion horse because he has developed arthritis and mild neurological issues and should no longer be ridden (his hind end can no longer support weight, but otherwise he is healthy). Flax is good with other horses and is a relatively easy keeper. He is very nurturing with humans, and has a good mind and makes good decisions. His owner rode him … [Read more...]
Treats for Tama
One of our wonderful supporters, Margot, brought out some homemade cookies and treats for the horses. Tamahome approves of them! … [Read more...]
Lou Dillon’s Boo Boo
Lou Dillon has a long overreach, which means that his hind legs will stretch so far under him when he moves that his hooves on his hind legs can sometimes clip (injure) his front legs. This is relatively common in Thoroughbreds, and one of the reasons why we always put bell boots on him when we work him in the arena- the bell boot helps protect the front hooves so he doesn't hurt them. This past week, however, we think Lou Dillon was running around in his stall (he doesn't wear bell boots in … [Read more...]
Horse Racing Integrity Act- What it Does, What Changes, What Stays the Same
As of March 23, 2021, 50 horses have died on racetracks across the United States in 2021 alone. That means nearly 15 horses are dying each month, or one dead horse every other day. Clearly even with all of the hype over the massive number of deaths last year, nothing substantial has changed in horse racing. The Horseracing Integrity Act The Horseracing Integrity Act was passed last year, although it does not take effect until July, 2022. It passed with bipartisan support, and had joint support … [Read more...]
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