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Just retired from racing, and ready to start his 2nd career.
Pop Coyer
Pop retired sound with an old small bow. He is currently in front shoes moving sound and ready to start his next career. If brought into regular work slowly, he should not have any limitations. PPE’s are always welcome and recommended when taking on an ottb!
Snow Bank
Snow bank 4yro 15.3h mare. Snow is a kind young girl but is very shy and jumpy at quick movements. She retired sound with no known limitations. She does appear to have an old splint on the right hind leg but is not bothered by it.
Ollie Can Dance
Ollie is a sweet boy. He loves to play with lead ropes and anything he can get his mouth on. He does not like to load on a straight load trailer and started refusing to go in the starting gate before races so his trainer decided it was best to find him a second career.
Unnamed
“Amy” is not currently named with the Jockey Club, and we are on the search for the perfect name. Her sire is Bustin Stones, and her dam is Amulay She is ready to start her search for her person! Amy is a sweet young girl that will need an experienced trainer to bring her along
Sammzilla
Samm is ready to find her Forever home. A FOREVER home is a must! She is 17 years old, Has been a racehorse, a mama, and was starved. She is looking for a laid back babysitting job in the field, or possibly a modeling job just looking pretty as a new penny. Sam does not
Brettski
Brettski was found in the auction pipeline. She was saved, quarantine, and brought to FLTAP. She is doing well gaining weight, and will still need some more time to fill out.. Can be pushy on the ground, and sometimes hard to catch. She turns out well with others, and will need an Intermediate or above rider.
Wave
Only two races under her cinch. She finished 11th and 9th with a speed figure of ZERO . Her trainer says she just doesn’t have the racehorse mentality. The girl is as sweet as they come! She loves kisses, was great for her bath and stood like a statue for her photos. She does not have
Knight Ofthe Crown
Knight was bought from the track, and the new owner could not financially take care of him. He has had plenty of let down time, and is ready for a job. He has not been restarted, and does need front shoes.
Ogermeister
Ogermeister is. 15yro 16h chunky monkey!! Ogie has been ridden mainly bareback just for fun these last few years. His owner donated him to our program due to not having the physical ability to keep ogie in shape and stimulated any longer. This big boy can be a little high maintenance; he is allergic to
Collected Special
“Cole’s” racing connections reported that he had some trouble breathing when racing or breezing, because of this Cole is looking for a slower paced second career. He is sound with no known limitations and a beautiful flashy mover.
Uncle Vic
Uncle Vic came to us very neglected. He is now back to good health, and ready to find his home. He has exceptional ground manners, but can be claustrophobic. He will need a full restart. Is currently taking tack and some weight standing at the mounting block. He is barefoot, sound, and no known limitations,
Love Unlimited
This was a barn favorite by the assistant trainer’s daughter! Love is a sweet, energetic girl. She retired from racing with osselets. She is currently moving sound and is ready to be restarted.
Jen’s Kiss
Jen’s kiss is a 4yro 16.2h (and growing) mare. She retired sound with no known limitations. She has been turned out over the winter with some nice down time. Jenny is a smart girl with a quiet mind but has go when asked. She has not been restarted yet.
E J’s Legacy
“EJ” is a former Finger Lakes runner who ended up in Puerto Rico at the end of his career. He was sent back to the states, and was restarted & adopted out by another rescue. EJ’s family needed to rehome him, so he has come to FLTAP to do so. EJ has experience in both
Unbridled Sharp
“Sharp” is a NY-bred who spent his whole race career in Puerto Rico. He was restarted under saddle down there, goes w-t-c with small cross rails. He recently came back to the states to have a better chance at finding a home. Sharp is a good boy, although can be a bit feisty at times. He
Zuccarace
Zucca needs a confident handler as he lacks confidence in himself. Retired sound with no known limitations. Can be pushy with other horses in the pasture.
Northway
Nora is a 5yro 17h mare. She retired from racing with a low bow. She has been properly rehabbed and is ready to be restarted.
Noble Lady
Noble Lady is wintering well! After being treated for ulcers, we have her happy and back to her spicey self! Lady can be a spunky girl in turnout, but is quiet and sweet to work around. Lady would excel as an eventer, barrel racer ECT. She loves to work and has a lot of gas in
Sergeant Major
Sergio is a chill as they come! He was bought straight from the track two years ago. He retired with a bowed tendon. It was properly rehabbed and is now set and cold. With this old injury he shouldn’t have many limitations, but as always, PPE’s are welcome and recommended especially for show homes! Sergio