adopted horses

AUGUST 2010 - "Lily" and "Vegas Rebels" have been adopted by Theresa L. of Kentucky. Before making a decision, Theresa attended several of her horses' schooling sessions with our volunteers and trainers, including a dressage clinic with local upper level rider, trainer and judge Susan Posner. "Lily" is a short, cribbing, chestnut mare that came in to Second Stride skinny and foot sore. Not many people want a short horse, not many want a chestnut mare. Most would prefer not to have a green horse with no experience and some training issues, and most will run from a chronic cribber if there is a choice. Put all that together and you have one heck of a hard to place filly! After Lily trained with volunteers Megan Polack and Laurel Gates, and trainer Erin Buttigieg, and did the Long Run Hunter Pace, we found out that she is a natural born "water hog" who loves to ride the trails and jump cross country. In that environment she was happy and safe to ride on the buckle in a field with lots of horses. In a dressage clinic with Susan Posner she learned to accept contact with the bit in a way that made her more settled in the ring. This led to her adoption by a new owner who is excited about her and ready to tackle her training issues. "Vegas Rebels" is a 14 year old gelding that came to us from a local riding stable. He was initially used as an introductory level lesson horse after retiring from racing, but was never taught how to accept contact with the bit, to bend or carry himself. So despite his tall size, handsome looks, and kind personality, he didn't have the training his age would normally imply, and was classified as a "green" horse. The owner realized this and donated him after careful research and references on our program. After doing the Hunter Pace and the Susan Posner dressage clinic, he too was adopted with a solid start on learning essential sport horse skills. Second Stride is unique in entering horses for adoption in community events, shows and clinics, adding value to our program. It's wonderful for adopters to see how the horses will behave off the farm, not only with professional riders but also with amateurs of all ages, and get instruction on how to move forward training each individual. Also our volunteers gain valuable experience from these events that will carry forward into the next horses they work with.

The slide shows on this page feature scenes from the Long Run Hounds annual Hunter Pace & BBQ at Brownsboro Farm, August 14, 2010, featuring Second Stride horses Vegas Rebels, Lily, Small Cap Value, Island Hawk, Wood Be Me, Hachimaki and Manchester, volunteers and adopters. photos by Ed Van Meter

NIGHT ACTION, 4 year old Thoroughbred stallion >> ADOPTED! August 2010, thanks to Deborah T., Alabama VEGAS, 14 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2010, thanks to Theresa L., Kentucky LILY, 6 year old Thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! August 2010, thanks to Theresa L., Kentucky SMALL CAP VALUE, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2010, thanks to Andrea H., Kentucky Scenes from the Long Run Hounds annual Hunter Pace & BBQ at Brownsboro Farm, August 14, 2010, featuring Second Stride horses Vegas Rebels, Lily, Small Cap Value, Island Hawk, Wood Be Me, Hachimaki and Manchester. photos by Ed Van Meter OCEANOGRAPHER, 3 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to W. Schaffer, Michigan ISLAND HAWK, 15 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to John W., Kentucky RIVER LANDING, 2 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to B. Wagner, Kentucky LIQUEUR, 6 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to B. Wagner, Kentucky BARBARAS BET, 2 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to J. DeJohn, Colorado FOREST WARFARE, 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to William Woods University, Missouri QUEEN BUMPNOSE, 6 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to Trent J., Kentucky TALON, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to Peggy V., New Jersey LORETTA LORETTA, 17 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! July 2010, thanks to Avada D., New Jersey JUNE 2010 - Second Stride again sponsored a Trophy for thoroughbreds that have been through our program, at Spring Run Horse Trials held in Prospect, Kentucky, June 2010. There were several horses in contention for the Trophy this year including Next Generation with Jim Nealon at Training level, and Fuji with Beth Geiser at Novice level. The winner was "Look Cody Look" and rider Letha Calvin with a score of 30.0. Cody is by Code Word R. out of the Miswaki mare Lookin Good Darlin. The saddle pad prize for all competing thoroughbreds went to Aisling Carroll, daughter of race trainer David Carroll, on her super nice mare Fluff. They finished the Novice rider B group on a 26.2 score with 4 penalty points in stadium jumping. Dressage was finished with an amazing score of 22.2! This mare comes from the famous Claiborne Stables, breeder Dell Hancock. She is by Flatter out of Fence by Boundary. Everyone was full of comments on what a lovely sensible mind and steady personality this mare has, along with her beautiful movement and athleticism. We wish them luck as they move up the eventing show ranks. MANCHESTER, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2010, thanks to Amy S., Kentucky MACHO MAN, Sabino Miniature Pony Stallion >> ADOPTED! June 2010, thanks to Dale W., Kentucky VOW TO RETURN, 4 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! June 2010, thanks to M. Estrada, Florida YARDA, 3 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! June 2010, thanks to M. Estrada, Florida EASY MONEY, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2010, thanks to Michelle C., Kentucky GOVERNOR GENERAL, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! May 2010, thanks to M. Shulman DVM, Georgia I BELIEVE IN ME, 7 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! May 2010, thanks to Peggy V. and Arvada W., New Jersey DUSTYS UNBRIDLED, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! May 2010, thanks to Leigh S., Indiana SS KALLEY, 2 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! May 2010, thanks to Beth W., Kentucky WOOD BE ME, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! April 2010, thanks to Kathy S., Kentucky PAINTSPOT, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Yvonne W., Kentucky SUNSHINE ON TAP, 5 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Sarah & Sean R., Kentucky DUKE OF LONDON, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Beth W., Kentucky 4-H instructor COCO, 3 year old paint/thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Ellen Y., Kentucky MISS COOL SANDS, 7 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Tianda H., Tennessee CREATURE CANTINA, 3 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Jenna L., Texas JAZZ HUNTER, 3 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Jenna L., Texas HOPEIS A GOODTHING, 3 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! March 2010, thanks to Jenna L., Texas I BELIEVE IN ME, 7 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! February 2010, thanks to Beth W., Kentucky 4-H instructor PAPAL, 7 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! February 2010, thanks to Paula A., Kentucky MORNING BILL, 5 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! January 2010, thanks to Beth W., Kentucky AWKWARD MOMENT, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! January 2010, thanks to Beth W., Kentucky BAVENO, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! January 2010, thanks to Sherri M., Kentucky HELEN'S GOLDEN BOY, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! December 2009, thanks to Kathy B., Kentucky HACHIMAKI, 3 year old thoroughbred colt >> ADOPTED! November 2009, thanks to Eva B., Kentucky RAILROAD RED, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2009, 4-H/trail riding home under the guidance of instructor Beth W., Kentucky SPANISH VIXEN, 18 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! November 2009 - thanks to Beth Wagner for complimentary transportation to her new home KNOWN, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! October 2009, thanks to Jane S., South Carolina JUNGLE PRINCE, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! October 2009 BAVENO, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! September 2009, thanks to Jennifer C., Alabama CHANCE, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2009, thanks to Stephanie C., Kentucky FANCEE SCHMANCEE, 2 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! August 2009, thanks to Debbie F., Kentucky BROTHER BLUES, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2009, thanks to his adopter in South Carolina ROARING CANYON, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2009, thanks to his adopter in Indiana JUNE 2009 - Second Stride sponsored a silver trophy cup, engraved by the same engraver as the Kentucky Derby Trophy, for the overall best scoring Second Stride horse at the Spring Run USEA sanctioned horse trial held in Kentucky, June 13th and 14th, 2009. This is one of the nation's oldest sanctioned horse trials and is right across the street from the leased facility where we train Second Stride horses. Second Stride also awarded a saddle pad to the overall best scoring Thoroughbred at the show. Debbie Iezzi and Maxfli ("MAX") won the silver trophy - they were in contention with Mt. Fuji, another adopted horse from our program that actually won his division for his adoptive owner! Local eventing coach and top level three day event rider Martha Lambert won the saddle pad for the best scoring thoroughbred. She had a 29.5 in dressage and won on that score overall. SLURVE, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! May 2009, thanks to Rachel H., Kentucky SPADE, 9 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! May 2009, thanks to Beth W., 4-H Instructor, Kentucky CHESTNUT CAT, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! May 2009, thanks to Beth W., 4-H Instructor, Kentucky FIVE STAR DAWN, 5 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! April 2009, thanks to Kara A. of Fox Creek Farm, Ohio HENNY HAZAAM, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! April 2009, thanks to Kara A. of Fox Creek Farm, Ohio SLEW FELLA, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! April 2009, thanks to Kara A. of Fox Creek Farm, Ohio SNOW CAPPED, 7 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! April 2009, thanks to Mechelle R., Missouri GONE CALIFORNIAN, 5 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! March 2009, thanks to Pamela H., Georgia POINT MAY, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! February 2009, thanks to Jamie S., Indiana A CLASSIC AUSSIE, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! December 2008, thanks to Julian S., Virginia Unnamed 2007 thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! November 2008, thanks to Pam F., Indiana DELICIOUS DIAMONDS, 3 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! November 2008, thanks to Chad M., Kentucky SLAY THE DRAGON, 2 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2008, thanks to Chad M., Kentucky NICOLE'S DANCER, 6 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! September 2008, thanks to Don D., Indiana TIS MAGICAL, 9 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2008, thanks to Siobhan M., Kentucky PRICEOFTHEICE, 2 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! July 2008, thanks to Siobhan M., Kentucky GALAX, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2008, thanks to Dennis P. and Sue D., Oklahoma who also adopted 3 year old gelding Southern Stag. "They are so sweet and they love all the attention we can give them. They are both just like big o puppy dogs. Thank you again." SOUTHERN STAG, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2008, thanks to Dennis P. and Sue D., Oklahoma DYNAFIGHTER, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2008, thanks to Danielle D., Alabama ROARING CANYON, 5 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2008, thanks to Jennifer P., Kentucky TO THE WOODSHED, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2008, thanks to Gary L., Kentucky LEMON DROP SHOT, 3 year old thoroughbred stallion >> ADOPTED! May 2008, thanks to Full Speed Farm JACK, 14 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! March 2008, thanks to Mark F., Tennessee QUEEN BUMPNOSE, 4 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! March 2008, thanks to P. Soeder, Kentucky LOUIE, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! February 2008, thanks to Marjorie M., Ohio DAMOOSCUS, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! February 2008, thanks to Marie B., Virginia SNOW CAPPED, 5 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! December 2007, thanks to Carly H., Indiana THIS VERY DAY, 2 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! December 2007, thanks to Trish B., Kentucky A ROSE FOR MADISON, 11 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! December 2007, thanks to Julia C., Tennessee MAX, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2007, thanks to Rachael Logsdon, Kentucky BENNINGTON, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2007, thanks to Laura Farrar, Kentucky CHIEF SHIVELY, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2007, thanks to Liz Davis, Arkansas DALAHAST, 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2007, thanks to Susan Foster, Fox Penny Farm, Vermont DOCTOR HI, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2007, thanks to Maureen Barksdale, Kentucky ASSERTED, 7 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2007, thanks to Kathy Saxe and her daughter Courtney Saxe in Illnois DALE DALE, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! November 2007, thanks to Kathy Saxe and her daughter Courtney Saxe in Illnois CRAFTY ROBERTO, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! September 2007, thanks to Dr. Deborah T. in Alabama NIGHT LOVE, 3 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2007, thanks to the Terryberry family in North Carolina. Reported to be eventing at Training level in 2009. ICE KICKER, 7 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! August 2007, thanks to Julie M. in Kentucky HUN FOR GUN, 8 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2007, thanks to Diane F. in Tennessee LOUIE'S DAUPHINE, 5 year old Thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! July 2007, thanks to Daniel L. in Mississippi AUNTSE PANTS, 4 year old Thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! July 2007, thanks to Bob W. in Texas FOB CHICAGO, 17 year old Thoroughbred mare, in foal >> ADOPTED! July 2007, thanks to Barb at Benbar Farm, Indiana FUJI, 12 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2007, thanks to Ginnel P. in Kentucky LAUREANO, 3 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2007, thanks to Kate A. in Kentucky HONEST CHANCE, 6 year old Thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2007, thanks to Pam O. in South Carolina CHICKEN MAN, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! April 2007, thanks to Susan F. in Vermont NEXT GENERATION, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! March 2007, thanks to James N. in Ohio LAUGH A DAY, 3 year old thoroughbred colt >> ADOPTED! February 2007, thanks to Deb B. in Cody, Wyoming LOUSHE, 3 year old thoroughbred filly >> ADOPTED! December 2006 KISS CONTROL, 6 year old thoroughbred mare >> ADOPTED! December 2006 GLOBAL DREAM, 8 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2006 LEGION COMMANDER, 3 year old thoroughbred colt >> ADOPTED! July 2006 SAHMSON, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 2006 HOOSIER DAIZE, 4 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! February 2006

Most of the following were adopted early in 2006 or prior. If anyone has updates on any of these horses, we'd love to see photos, please send us an email:

Ice Kicker, thoroughbred gelding placed in a show home (KY) Buyer Julie McWhirter reports, "Once again, let me thank you for such a wonderful horse and all of your hard work in getting him adopted. He is going to make a great addition to our family and loved very much."

Sahmson, thoroughbred gelding placed in a show home (OH) Buyer Meaghan Spann reports, "He is doing great and starting back to work. He is at college with me, Ohio University. Over my winter break, he went home with me near Cleveland and got some professional training. He was worked on the flat and jumping. I really love him and he is really happy."

Coronado Bill, (aka "Taylor Made") thoroughbred gelding placed in a show home (KY) Buyer James Brammell reports, "Taylor has continued to be the gentlemen we thought he was. He's a great horse and I will keep you posted on his progress." Subsequent buyer Brian Erwin of Charlottesville, Virginia writes, "Taylor Made (aka Coronado Bill) is doing great and loving life. We ended up pulling his shoes last fall since he would not keep them on anyway, and he is doing GREAT! His feet have never looked as good as they do now. We have not had any trouble with him and my wife Carol is his biggest fan. They went out on a long "trail ride" with some others a week ago, and Taylor outdid and outlasted the other horses. As Carol put it, he did everything she asked of him. We are finishing up Taylor's new home, 15 acres in Orange County, Virginia and Carol looks forward to riding him much more often. He has been absolutely wonderful, thank you and please thank his original owners."

Shiprek, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a dressage home (NH) Buyer Valerie comments, "Just wanted to let you know how GREAT "Set Sail" is doing. He is now living with a 14 year old girl who is doing the children's hunters with him, he's PHENOMENAL, just beautiful over a jump and such a nice mover."

Icehot, thoroughbred stallion, placed in a race breeding home (LA) Buyer Ricky Arnaud comments, "Kim, Thanks again for all your help through this process, you definitely made the transition a success. We will keep you posted, it looks like we will breed him this week."

Marfreless, thoroughbred mare, placed in a child's home (KY) Buyer Kay Loomis says, "Thanks so much for helping us to purchase Marfreless. She seems quite content in her new home. This has been a wonderful learning experience for our whole family."

Taliquill, thoroughbred mare, placed in a breeding home (TX) Buyer Leatha Mullins comments, "She is doing great, we are really excited about her!"

McIntyre, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a show home (FL) Buyer Flora Wheeler comments, "I rode him Saturday. He was quite a gentleman. I just love him and so does Jacky."

Miss Lorette, thoroughbred mare, purchased by Beth (VA) - update 2006: "Miss Lorette is doing very well. I really like this mare. I think she will have some nice babies."

Perfect Justice, thoroughbred gelding, purchased by Beth (VA) - update 2006: "Perfect Justice, the little chestnut gelding, is still with me. I am more and more impressed with him every time I ride. I'm trying to find him a nice show home."

No Appeal, thoroughbred mare, purchased by Julie Dawson - update 2006: "Ladybug is doing beautifully, follows me everywhere-without a halter or anything. I call her Ladybug. She got 2nd at her first horse trial at Percy Warner in Nashville."

What Do You Know, thoroughbred colt and sport horse prospect, adopted by Julian S. (VA).

Swift Lee, thoroughbred broodmare adopted by Pamela O'Neil (SC).

Kiss Control, thoroughbred broodmare prospect adopted by Megan C. Rhoads (IA). Following her adoption, Kiss Control was bred, and produced a filly by Color me Acordingly, June 3, 2006.

Barbara S, thoroughbred broodmare prospect, adopted by Terry Eoff (TX).

Ousted, thoroughbred gelding, show prospect adopted by Christe Patt (OH)

My Ol Man, thoroughbred stallion, show prospect adopted by Jessica Wuchterl (KY)

Moonlight Spirit, thoroughbred gelding, KY ALW winner, adopted by Karen Babcock (KY)

Commander, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a show home (KY)

Final Impact, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a pleasure riding home (IN)

Vandewegne, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a children's home (KY)

No Native, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a pleasure riding home (IN)

Riper Ridge, thoroughbred gelding, started over fences, placed in eventing show home (KY)

Miss Emily B, thoroughbred mare, placed in a jumping show home (OH)

Sonrise Wish, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a QH show breeding/trail riding home (FL)

Hey Jeanne, thoroughbred mare, ALW winner/G3 producer, now a child's hunter (FL)

Don't Question, thoroughbred mare, placed in a race and jumper breeding home (IL)

Crib, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a low level eventing home (OH)

Snipes, thoroughbred mare, placed in an eventing show home (KY)

Young Mandy, stakes placed thoroughbred mare, placed in race breeding home (TX)

KY KY, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a polo home (KY)

Handy Man, thoroughbred gelding, placed in an eventing show home (KY)

Rastafarian, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a trail riding and light show home (KY)

Detective, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a family pleasure home (KY)

Well I'm Beaming, thoroughbred broodmare, placed in a sport breeding home (KY)

Tale Toppers, thoroughbred gelding, placed in an eventing home (IL)