Quiet Rein Farm's Tip Top TB Challenge

13/11/2024

Jacque had a nice relaxing morning with is best buddy “buddy”!! I walked out to put another blanket on Jacque and these two were being so cute and snuggly. They were great participants in the photo shoot and then followed me around the paddock after.

Some updates:
💙Jacque is loving spending his first month at QRF hanging out in the field during the day and his comfy cozy stall at night.

💙Jacque got his shoes off to let his feet breath, we are working on treating thrush and keeping his feet strong. He gets a hoof supplement daily as well as some topical hoof strengtheners.

💙Jacque was amazing and let me clip his legs up to his knees and his ears. Super a good baby horse no drugs needed he stood there quietly (except for that one puff of hair at the bottom of the inner ear lol we gave up on that cause she has been just so good)

💙He got his mane pulled and he was a gentleman about that as well and there was a lot to pull!!

💙We have been working on lunging. He’s gotten a lot better at staying out on the circle and not cutting in. He has also been learning how to halt on the edge of the circle instead of turning in and coming towards me.

💙He’s been amazing with the doggos running around him and being crazy 🤪

💙I still can’t find a single treat the guy will eat 😭😭 I’ve friend everything from apples, baby food, apple sauce, peppermints, mints, sugar cubes, carrots, regular horse treats, .. and more the guy is not interested. Taking suggestions for sure

02/11/2024

Finally got to spend some time with my Thoroughbred of choice, Storm the Empire. “Storm” and I got to know each other a bit tonight, doing some casual lunge work and in-hand leading refresher work after a grooming session and then it was time for a makeover! Storm got his mane pulled, sheath cleaned, and legs intensely washed to remove fungus and old scabs. He is so shiny and happy, I can’t wait to add some topline on come ride time! Tomorrow Lukey comes to do his feet and then he will really be feeling brand new.

I’m really excited to make Storm a priority of mine for 2025 now that I have a year of motherhood under my belt and have figured out juggling life with Jules & the horses a bit better… and Storm will soon have a 4 legged horsey sibling come December when my Mustang arrives for the 2025 Mustang Makeover! Lots of exciting horses to work with at the barn, and so happy that Storm gets to be at the top of my list! So grateful to Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program - FLTAP! for sourcing us such special OTTBs❤️
-Catherine

01/11/2024

Hope tonight’s treats make you as happy as Wayne’s make him! Happy Halloween!
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26/10/2024

Jacque 🏈 had some visitors today! Pam and Steve (Christina’s parents) came to meet the new guy in town. Jacque loved the attention and was such a gentleman. He truly is a huge puppy dog. Jacque and I then spent some quality time together working on getting used to grooming and standing on crossties. Now he Is snuggled up in his stall with his blanky and lots of hay!

~Christina 💙

25/10/2024

Introducing another one of our 2025 RRP Horses 🤩 everyone meet “The Wayne Factor.” Wayne is a 10 year old gelding from West Virginia who raced an astounding 8 years! This war horse had nearly one hundred starts (97 to be exact) and won over $130,000. We are excited to start Wayne on his journey into post track life. His goofy personality and beautiful self carriage is already a big hit. He will be working with Mattie going into the 2025 competition! Thank you Sara for this awesome guy!

23/10/2024

With Exxtop “Tank” on his way to his wonderful new home this Thursday where he will get to take care of his new kid, it is time to start looking into 2025 RRP! A few weeks ago on our way to Kentucky I saw a picture of the red guy whose racing name is “I’m Just”. After looking into his racing career I found he had 9 career starts, $35,870 in winnings, and had won first and third place in two of the 9 races. After looking further we found that I’m Just was raced by a female jockey one Jacqueline A Davis who’s been racing since 2008, has had 8,744 starts, and has total earnings of $21,449,536! In honor of this successful women jockey in a male dominated industry we chose the barn name “Jacque” for I’m Just. Today I got to meet him in person and I immediately knew he was the one I wanted to work with for the next 12 months to prep 2025 RRP! Jacque got a good bath today, a hand walk, and a photo shoot. He also spent time with Mr Tank who gave Jacque allllll his words of wisdom. Tarzan and Reen even like Jacque too! I am BEYOND excited to anncounce that I’m Just “Jacque” will be my 2025 RRP prospect. Thank you Quiet Rein Farm for the opportunity to work with this amazing young horse. A huge thank you to Melissa Porter and Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program - FLTAP! For another amazing prospect I can’t wait to see what the future holds. Follow us along for the ride 🤪🧡🏇🏻

15/10/2024

It’s time to crown 👑 our CROWD FAVORITE 🤩 for 2024 RRP — Charm Weaver! This girl got the most votes on our page and we can see why! She is sweet, talented, and a great partner. Best of all she is proudly offered for SALE!

Exxtop had many visitors at RRP this past week in Kentucky, so we know he had a large following and supportive fans! He was also amazing at KHP and is proudly offered for Sale! We are so proud of both of these horses. Time will tell who is the best selling horse! ❤️

11/10/2024

Exxtop aka “Tank” is the absolute best boy. QRF was lucky enough to be the ones to have the opportunity to restart him!! He competed in show hunters and show jumpers these last few days at the 2024 Retired Racehorse Project and didn’t blink an eye when faced with a new atmosphere and new jumps. One year old Juliette even got ride on him! All around great guy and he is proudly offered FOR SALE! If you are interested in Tank pls reach out to Catherine 860-992-9514

Thanks to Wasabi Aftercare Fund for retiring this guy and coming to visit him at the horse show it was great meeting you guys!

In September 2023, we privately purchased Exxtop for retirement and then retired him via Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program. He was purchased by Quie...

08/10/2024

🎟️🎟️ Tuesday 🎟️🎟️
Both Charm and Tank rode great around both the Hunter and Jumper tickets today! Feeling confident and ready going into tomorrow’s first day of preliminary competiton! 💪🏻 Retired Racehorse Project

08/10/2024

Move in day✅ Arrival exam✅✅ tomorrow both Charm and Tank will do warm up tickets and QRF team will be taking a shuttle tour of Claiborne Farm. We also plan to take the dogs for a walk exploring the Kentucky Horse Park Retired Racehorse Project

07/10/2024

Kentucky bound!! RRP here we come 🐎🏇🏻

06/10/2024

Horse training is such a journey! We are so excited to be hitting the road tomorrow with Charm Weaver “Charm” and Exxtop “Tank”. They will be available through the RRP Marketplace for purchase. If you’d like to meet or try them this week in Lexington please reach out.

Tootsie’s Song was unfortunately not entered in this year’s competition. She was on the back burner and didn’t get as much training to get her restart truly underway. She has enjoyed time being a horse and a handful of rides. We are THRILLED to announce that she has recorded workouts that make her eligible for next year’s RRP so her and Kaitlyn will get their chance to shine.

Moonhunter was actually purchased by an adult with a big love for Thoroughbreds and he was the perfect match for her riding goals, so he also will not be traveling with us this week. We are so happy Moon was able to find a great home and look forward to watching his continued success with his new mom!

And a final update through this journey, we sadly lost Honest Chance to a sudden colic. He was rushed to the clinic but sadly could not be saved. His team of junior trainers are heartbroken and we hope to secure them a horse for next year so they can enjoy this experience in Chance’s honor. He was truly a special animal that we had looked forward to having in our barn family long term, and didn’t plan to sell. We felt his kind heart was perfect for the lesson program. We will miss Chance ❤️

And in Chance’s honor we head to Kentucky with Team Charm and Team Tank.

24/09/2024

Hi everyone! Less than two weeks until RRP in Lexington Kentucky and Exxtop aka Tank and I are beyond excited! Due to a busy summer of dog rescuing and horse showing we have been light on updates about our RRP horses, but they never stopped working hard and improving everyday.
Tank has become quite the gentleman around the farm. Stands quietly to be brushed, tacked up, or even braid. He is completely dog proof thanks to my two little rascals Tarzan and Reen. He’s gone on 3 Hunter paces and has been a rock star jumping all natural obstacles as well as being super brave and leading the pack. He also lostds on the trailer with ease and stands perfectly for the farrier.

Tanky currently goes in a plain D ring snaffle. His flatting has some a long way, but the canter drill needs work when it comes to collection. He has both lead changes when he is balenced and straight. He has schooled up to 3’ at home and competed up to 2’6” at local shows. He really Is the always a go never says no type. He is the perfect in between of woah and go!

During RRP we will be competing in the 2’6” hunters and the 0.8 jumpers.

Tank is proudly offered for sale as he is listed on RRP site https://www.therrp.org/horses/5528/
or by contacting Catherine Quiet Rein Farm. Best home is a must!!!❤️

Here are some updates from the summer below! Join our journey to Kentucky over the next few weeks - Christina PS - Tarzan🐶, and Reen🐶 OOTR rescue graduates will be joining too!

14/08/2024

30/05/2024

Gorgeous night for a ba****ck halter walk. Best horse/dog combo such good boys💕

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