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Night Love, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a show home in North Carolina, 2007. update October 2007: "I thought you might want an update on Night Love. He is doing very well and has such a sweet attitude. We’ve already brought him into the river and have gone out to jump ditches." - Jane Terryberry
Laureano, thoroughbred gelding, placed in a show home in Kentucky, 2007. from new owner Kate: "We took Laureano cross country schooling yesterday at the Horse Park. He was a very good boy. Had a little issue with the coop at first but then he was fine once he figured it out. He went right up and down the small bank. We didn't do much with him because of his age and his conditioning. Here's a few pictures of what we did do. His biggest issue was getting him to canter past the other horses, he wasn't too fond of that. But he was very quiet other than that and he didn't get nervous at all either. We're going to skip the mini trial at Masterson Station in July and go to a 2 day clinic in Indiana instead that is the same weekend. I don't want to to rush him too much. Hope you enjoy the pictures." update August 2007: "Just wanted to let you know how the Simon Eades clinic went - Laureano was fabulous! Simon loved him, said he was "oozing with talent, wonderfully brilliant and has a lot of good things going for him." By the end of the weekend he was galloping into and out of the water, dropping down into the water, going over ditches and through a picture frame. He was also great in the grids. Simon said he was absolutely perfect through the set of 6 bounces that he had us doing!" - Kate
Bad Boy Bob (Caspian), thoroughbred gelding, placed in a home with young riders Jane and Paige Terryberry (NC) in 2007. from new owner Jane: "My sister and my dad and I really love him. We rode him out on the trail today for the first time, and other than being a little antsy at the four wheelers he was fine - we will work with him on that. He is so honest in the ring, he loves to please and loves being a pet." update April 2007: "Last weekend, we entered Caspian in a hunter pace event. We went for optimum time, an anonymous time set by a field master. The pair with the closest time wins. At the end of the day, we came home with a second place ribbon and a rose. We were just a little bit off the time. We had so much fun! We galloped along with a loose rein behind my partner. At the end, I “hand rode” him up the hill with a big smile. We were complimented several times on how beautiful he was. Everyone up in Middleburg loves him. I am set up for a week there in June to train with some big eventers. Both Bomber and Caspian will attend. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us and the amazing horses you have sent our way!" - Jane update May 2007: "Caspian really is a prayer answered and a dream come true. Paige absolutely loves him. He has brought her confidence up to a new level. Yesterday, my dad told me that he had the best ride of his life. He trailered Caspian over to ride with his buddies. He told me that those QH guys couldn’t believe how brave and sensible this TB was! He really is everything you told us he was and more." - Jane
Next Generation, thoroughbred gelding, placed with top event rider Jim Nealon (OH) in 2007. update from Jim: "Next traveled like a champ and arrived at his temporary stabling like he'd been there his whole life. What a great horse! I look forward to working with Second Stride again."
Laugh a Day, thoroughbred colt, placed in a pleasure/show home in 2007. update from new owner Debbie: "He is the sweetest, most gentle 3 year old I have ever dealt with. He actually is giving behaviour lessons to the 14 year old we got to teach HIM. I have ridden him gently twice and he is calm and very responsive. I couldn't be happier if I had picked him in person. Thank you Second Stride for the work you do and enabling me to complete my dream come true!"
Camille's Best, thoroughbred gelding, placed in eventing show home (VT) Susan Foster of Fox Penny Farm in Vermont comments, "Cam is everything you advertised him to be. He is sweet, easy to work around and quite a lovely boy. We are very happy with him and hope to do business with you again in the future." Cam will be trained by Kelly C. Foster, 2002 Area 1 Training Rider Champion (Eventing), ranked 6th nationally." update 2007 from new owner Susan: "Camille or as we called him “Just Cam” was recently sold to a young rider this past year. Kelly did not really want to let him go as he was about to move up to Preliminary level. He was hard to part with as he did everything so well. The first year we had him he was too young to enter into sanctioned events. He got a lot of dressage/flat lessons and was introduced to a variety of elements that you find on cross country. That fall he did some hunter paces and loved it. The next year he started the sanctioned events and was never out of the ribbons. As his schooling and showing advanced he just got better and better. He was always level headed but would step up to any challenge. We were excited about him starting preliminary as we were aiming him toward his first 3-Day event. Kelly’s long time instructor called us about selling Cam to her young student. Although we were reluctant, everything is pretty much for sale, as that is how we make ends meet on the farm. The young girl and Cam were a beautiful fit. Cam has started back down at beginner novice with her and they are doing wonderfully well. What is so great about Cam is that he can ratchet down or up to the level of the rider. He is such a smart boy. I am attaching a picture of my granddaughter on Cam (when he was 4 and she was 6). I would love to get more horses like him."
Richmama, thoroughbred mare, placed with upper level event rider Selena Pape (KY). update 2006: Richmama ("Anticipation") WON the Preliminary division of River Glen Horse Trials with owner Selena Pape. She then began schooling Intermediate, and qualified for CCI* and AEC. She then WON the Kentucky Classic CCI* at the Kentucky Horse Park. update 2007: Richmama ("Anticipation") WON the Intermediate/Prelim division of Fence Horse Trials, April 2007.
Patriot Pride, thoroughbred gelding by AP Indy, placed in eventing show home (KY) Owner Tracey Corey comments, "Just wanted to let you know that Patriot's Pride (Houdini) is doing GREAT. We've been working with Monica Bliss in Dressage, and taking some jump lessons with Carrie Barrick. I also want to get back to jump lessons with Martha Lambert. We competed in the Covered Bridge Pony Club Combined Test yesterday, in the Senior Novice Division. He scored a 30 in Dressage -- the next closest score was a 35. He pulled a rail on the first fence in Stadium -- just wasn't focused yet -- and went clean after that, so we held on to first place. Not bad for our first Novice level competition. I think he is going to have a spectacular season! Our first event will be Spring Bay, followed by River Glen -- both in April. Thanks!" update on Patriot Pride - he and Tracy finished in 1st place at River Glen in the Novice Rider division, with a 27 in dressage.
You Rule My World, thoroughbred gelding, placed in eventing show home (KY) update 2006 - "Top Gun" is eventing at Novice level and has ribboned in every horse trial he’s competed in, including 1st at Champagne Run MT, 2nd Spring Bay HT, 2nd Penny Oaks HT, 2nd Octoberfest CT, 3rd Gemwood HT.
Bomb Site, thoroughbred gelding, retired from racing and adopted in 2004. "We entered Bomber in a Junior Field Masters Chase. Well, despite being under the worst conditions (a steady downpour, sloppy course) Bomb Site proved himself a champion. Even when the Hunt Master’s horse refused a wall and sent her into the mud, Bomber went over every jump as cool as can be. I was so proud of him! The final test was the ¼ mile race at the end. Bomber and I started way behind (as it was my 1st time EVER) but quickly closed ground on all the field. Only one horse stayed ahead of us, and she was disqualified for going off course. She made an I-shaped course out of a C-shaped course! Anyway, Bomber and I are happy winners - Jane P.S. Bomber was #6, the same number he was when he won his maiden race by a mile!" more photos of Bomb Site enjoying his new career >>
Premier Luhuker, show and broodmare prospect, adopted by Brooke and Wyatt Carpenter (TN). "Just wanted to let you know that Premier Luhuker foaled last night! She and her little palamino colt are doing great. I was there for the birth and it went great! She is such a sweet mare and almost layed in my lap when it was time to get it over with LOL. Anyway I'm very pleased! She is a excellent mom also, which makes my job a lot easier. Thanks a lot." - Brooke
Global Dream, thoroughbred gelding, adopted in 2006. "I just wanted to let you know that Global has settled in very well. He made the trip just fine and walked into the barn like he’d been here a hundred times. He is a complete HAM!"
Awesome Lad, thoroughbred gelding, eventing prospect adopted by Kara Eros Andrew (OH). Kara is ranked #6 of 167 riders in the Open Rider of the Year Division Area VIII. Lad is pictured here during his first time jumping solid cross country fences, in a clinic with Olympic rider Ralph Hill. "Hi Kim, I just wanted to let you know that Lad went to his first dressage show today and he was a good boy. I rode him in two classes, Intro B and Training level test 1. He won the intro class with a 65.9%! I think I told you that I body clipped him, pulled his mane and he stood like a gentleman. I have him signed up for a combined test the first weekend of May and the OTTB class at a recognized event the following weekend. I will keep you posted - Kara." update May 2007 - "His dressage is coming around wonderfully and he is always a pleasure to ride. I was at a Pony Club clinic the other day, we did conformation at the HB-HA level and we all examined "Chilie" and multiple other horses, but the leader was like my gosh this horse must be an excellent scopey jumper and a very flowing mover. It made me so happy! I am planning on doing multiple events this summer including Champange Run. I'm also hoping that at the end of September I can do my C-3 Traditional, because our region offers it, and I think he will be ready if all goes well this summer (which I'm sure it will)."
Patriot Leader, thoroughbred gelding, eventing prospect adopted by Megan Siska (NY) - "First, we would like to thank you for such a fine horse. Although we've only had him home for a week, we know that he will be the horse that will take Megan to much higher levels." - Bill and Maureen Siska
Riverboat Jim, thoroughbred gelding, started over fences and placed in an eventing show home (IL)
Six Kings, thoroughbred gelding placed in a show home (KY) Buyer and upper level event rider Megan Moore comments, "I have had the chance to work "Mikey" half a dozen times now, and he is doing fabulously! I originally purchased him as a lower level resale prospect, but I've already turned down very attractive offers. Instead, I will be keeping him to see if he'll do the upper level stuff."
Chicken Man, thoroughbred gelding placed in a show home (VT) New owner Susan Foster comments, "Kelly and I love the looks of Chicken Man (got to change that name before it becomes permanent in my mind!) He looks like he may be a very scopey jumper. He has the build." update October 2007: "Chicken Man is now called Gideon. He is coming along well." - Susan
Hun For Gun, thoroughbred gelding placed in a show home (TN) New owner Diane comments, "Gunner is adorable, and so sweet! We are so tickled with him!"
Interwoven, (Casco) thoroughbred gelding placed in a show home New owner Marcia comments, "Casco is good - getting fat - nice and shiny - seemingly living the "retired" life at the moment. I am going to start hacking him this week - wish me luck! Did you know that he will lunge in a perfect circle - without a lungeline - and in a rectangular paddock? Amazing!"
Auntse Pants, thoroughbred mare placed in a race breeding home (TX) September 2007 - The new owner of Auntse Pants sent a picture - in just a couple months since her adoption she has put on a bunch of weight with a gorgeous field to graze in!
More Shine, thoroughbred gelding adopted by Kara A. (OH), an upper level eventing coach who has adopted so many of our horses. Many thanks to Kara.
Southern Stag and Galax, thoroughbred geldings adopted by Dennis Joseph Pitts and Arvada Sue Daugherty. They wrote to let us know, "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."
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."
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 >> & 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 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 RAILROAD RED, 6 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! June 2007, thanks to Felicia P. 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 LOUIE LOUIE, 3 year old thoroughbred gelding >> ADOPTED! July 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 more retired racers placed in good homes,
Delicious Diamonds, thoroughbred sport horse filly, adopted by Anne K. (IL).
Pinebloom, thoroughbred sport horse gelding, adopted at the 2008 Kentucky Horse Park Thoroughbred Adoption Fair.
What Do You Know, thoroughbred colt and sport horse prospect, adopted by Julian S. (VA).
Rank and File, thoroughbred gelding and eventing prospect adopted by Kara A. (OH).
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)