I'm embarking on a new side-project, and would like to interview some OTTB owners about their horses' careers after the track. While I'm certainly interested in stories involving a second competitive career (show jumping, dressage, eventing, etc.) I would really like to hear about horses who have gone on to serve roles that most people would not traditionally associate with an ex-racer, such as:
- Schoolmaster for beginner riders
- Therapeutic riding horse
- 4-H or Pony Clubber
- Reining or Cutting
- Trail or Endurance
- Police/Mounted patrol/Search and Rescue
My OTTB was a dressage horse, so no unique story there.....my other two were never OT.
ReplyDeleteLove the poo story below. You're right, it's something only another horse lover would truly appreciate...we are weird. *lol*
Would you be interested in hearing about a mid/upper level eventing OTTB gone pony club mount, lesson horse, and schoolmaster? Not too surprising of a story, but he was a really remarkable guy. Most people thought he was a warmblood, too, with his big bones and even bigger barrel. But his heart of gold was all thoroughbred.
ReplyDelete@thenameismarry - YES! Please send it to me: ponygirlblog@gmail.com. I'll give you the details!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to leave a quick 'thanks' for your blog and your posts. I just discovered it today, but I'm enjoying
ReplyDeletereading it, and I'll be back again soon.