KS Thoroughbred Rehoming

19/10/2023

19/01/2023

❌NO Thoroughbreds❌

Don’t get me wrong, I love to take my ex racehorses out competing and compete against some MEGA horses and celebrate what our former stars of the track can do, ( I must also point out that I have NUMEROUS days when I wish I was sat on said MEGA horse as my ex racehorse has, politely, boiled over 🤯and taking me for their version of the ‘final furlong’ inside of the white boards’😉😉😂😂) but I know that these horses are not for everyone and I would not impress on anyone that they should ‘take on an ex racehorse’ as I fully understand the; commitment, hard work, brain ache and patience they require.

We, as a British culture LOVE to support an under dog-take Wimbledon the tennis tournament, if our British players have exited in the early stages, we, as a culture, love to get behind ‘the story of the tournament.’ Its like it is bred into our blood/culture. Some may consider having/riding/competing an ex racehorse, to be a bit like ‘supporting the under dog,’ or in some cases ‘ doing a good deed/saving a racehorse.’

Lets be clear- You aren’t ‘saving’ your ex racehorse from their trainer.

These horses have had 10 STAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️care, love and devotion whilst in racing and it is OUR responsibility to carry out that level of care, riding and training to the best of our ability.

Yes, there are some neglect cases, most of which have occurred after the horse has left the trainer, which are becoming less frequent due to the fabulous work of several rehoming, welfare and vulnerable care schemes/charities, but sadly, some still do occur/are found.

The vast majority of former racehorses are looking for homes either directly from the trainer, or retrainers, or through private homes. They’re either at the start of their retraining journey i.e coming in from the field and starting work, or have been in retraining for a while and are looking for a new home.

Taking on an ex racehorse isn’t for the faint hearted. Potential; flat feet, weight gain issues/concerns, soundness issues/problems, an endless supply and trying of saddles, bits, rugs and various feeds (obviously according to the time of year, how the planets are aligned…) The retraining process itself is FILLED with; potholes, crevasses, grand canyons, hills, mountains and everything in between. For some, it is just not what they are looking for in a horse/new equine partnership. Not all of us like the colour green, but do we tell them that they’re wrong for this choice-of course not! So why is it, when people state ‘No TB’s in their wanted ads that they are then held to SUCH a level of social media persecution?

I actually look at the statement of ‘No TB’s’ and think just how; responsible, brave and selfless these people are being. So, I would like to say THANK YOU to those who have stated ‘No TB’s’ on your wanted ads……..

✅THANK YOU for allowing for these horses to find THEIR RIGHT person/family that can thrive in their new surroundings and have stability and understanding in their lives following their career on the track.

✅THANK YOU for assessing your lifestyle and realising that your lifestyle won’t suit that of a horse who has lived in a very routine based life

✅THANK YOU for realising that your bank account cant support/doesn’t want to support the potential work that is required from the ENTIRE home team to help this horse transitions both mentally and physically sound and happy

✅THANK YOU for being brave enough to say that for, for some, your confidence in the saddle and riding level may not be suited to that of a TB.

✅THANK YOU for bravely admitting that you don’t have the time and hours that is required for the retraining of these horses

✅THANK YOU for bravely admitting that your home set up/home team are best suited for the demands that retraining an ex racehorse can bring

✅AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: THANK YOU for putting thee horses needs and requirements before your own and not succumbed to the British nature of what you’ve been ‘bought up to do’ of supporting the ‘potential under dog’/‘saving an animal’

To all of the with ex racehorses: keep on promoting and shouting about your wonderful stories with your ex racehorse from the roof tops, BUT instead of potentially burning someone at the proverbial ‘social media stake’ take your time to actually say THANK YOU to these people, and know that they are actually making sure that these horses get the best life/family possible, which is, what we ALL want at the end of the day.

22/11/2022

A little update on Dream Start aka Poppy who I rehomed out of the Tapper stable way back in 2018. Poppy had a beautiful blingy filly for her new owner Emma and is still as sweet & snuggly as ever ❤️ This is Poppys second foal and she is proving to be a super mum and leaving some quality offspring! I love being able to see them happy in their homes after racing and following their new paths.

18/09/2022

14/09/2022

🪶MOLLY POLLY🪶

H***y is an 8yo royally bred Australian born mare by Hussonet out of a Street Cry dam. She stands around 16hh and is a lovely strong build. Retired sound from racing in 2020 and has since had a bit of flat schooling and also had a beautiful, correct, strong TB c**t by Jon Snow. Would make an excellent addition to a thoroughbred broodmare team and was a very easy foaling. She is also still fully rideable and is a nice straightforward ride and lovely and quiet however hasn't been ridden for 1.5yrs so will need brought back into work again. She passed her beautiful temperament and strong physique on to her now 8 month old c**t which can be viewed on request. H***y is great for farrier, and travels well on float and truck.

Located Riverton, Southland
Low 💚

12/09/2022

👑SHOW PARK👑

Parkah is a 7yo mare by Showcasing and stands 158cm (RAS measured last season)
She has the quietest nature and would make an awesome first hack for a competent rider coming off ponies. She has been ridden by novice and nervous but competant riders and looks after them really well. She can jig jog on hacks when she is fresh but has never bucked, reared, bolted etc and doesn't have a nasty bone in her body. She has been off the track for around a year now, I had intended on showing her myself for a while but I ended up overcommitted and never got to take her to a show. She had quite a bit of schooling and was starting to go super nicely on the flat, she only had one jump school however sp is still very new to that however she was very willing and won't take long to pick it all up. Parkah is 100% sound, has let down nicely and has now packed on weight ready to get into the season with a new rider and get out and about. I would love to see her in a competitive home but her main priority is with someone who will love her and take the best care of her as she is a real sweetie. She has been turned out for around 6 months on the hills so will need to be brought back into work but she is very straightforward to return to work after a break. Photos and videos (in comments) are mostly from last season when she had not long finished racing.
Parkah is perfect for the farrier and has great little feet, self loads and travels perfectly on float and truck alone or in company, is up to date with dental etc.

Located Riverton, Southland
Mid 💚

17/05/2022

🕯JAXX BE NIMBLE 🕯

❗️UNAVAILABLE❗️

Jaxx is a 5yo approx 16.1hh mare by Jakkalberry. She has a super sweet cuddly nature in the paddock and loves her attention. She does have some quirks under saddle so will be needing a competent, patient home if she is to be a ridden project however she does have potential to be a cool hack with work as she isn't scared of anything and is great in traffic. She would give some excellent xbred offspring as she has lovely big bone and very well built. Jaxx can take her time to get onto the straight loader but she will go on and can travel fine alone or in company. She prefers to cross tie rather than hard tie as she can pull back but doesn't panic about it and would come right with work. Retired 11th May 2022 sound and slow and has had one road hack since then. She has been a pleasure to have around and settles in well 🥰

Very low 🟢

10/04/2022

🕴SILENT APPROACH🕴
❗️UNAVAILABLE❗️

Sneaky is a 5yo mare by Reliable Man. She is about 16.2hh and has just finished up racing. She was brought back into work in March after having a spell since October so is half fit at the moment. She is a very quiet, sensible girl to ride with no dirt and has been hacked down the road and to the beach and isn't bothered by much including traffic/dogs. She can get a bit jig joggy and toss her head but I think this could be down to her being in full race feed. She is still easy to manage, just a bit annoying. She is built nice and uphill and has a pretty nice biggish stride however she does have some superficial scarring on her back legs from an old injury. She does have one fault which I am happy to explain to anyone interested! Sneaky is great to travel and is happy to self load onto the straight loader provided there is another horse already on otherwise she can be a bit stubborn however she travels perfectly alone or in company and will load up first on an angle loader or truck no worries, she is still getting used to the straight loader. She is excellent for the farrier and has good feet and she is super to handle. She can be a bit timid and stand offish however and she will need some time to learn to trust you so she can be a bit difficult to ctch at times but if you leave her halter on she is fine. She can also paw if she is left in the stalls for a long period of time but will usually only lift her foot but not actually paw the ground however she can occasionally scratch the concrete.

Sneaky is located in Riverton and will only go to the best of homes as she is a really cool girl and needs some one on one attention to get to know and trust her human.

Low 🟩

10/04/2022

How lucky is Fergus (Lincoln Dreamer)
He has landed his dream home and is getting to go on all sorts of fun adventures! So glad Chanelle took my word when I told her what a cool boy he would be and it looks like she's pretty happy too! Foresight is the best thing when it comes to these TBs that have had a bit of time to let down and have lost some muscle. Fergus is looking likes hes already shaping up to be a handsome hack 🤍

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09/04/2022

I'll put this here to tease you 😅😇 Will try get her ad up tonight 🥰

16/03/2022

🦎THE GREEN GREMLIN🦎
❗️SOLD❗️
Cash is a 5yo gelding by the stunning sire Snitzel. Cash is roughly 15.3-16hh and is nicely built. He finished racing 10/02/2022 and is currently in light work to begin establishing some flat work and get some hacking experience to give him a better chance at getting a loving home 🥰 He has jump schooled and is a point and shoot type, super brave and would make an excellent event prospect or PC type/Young Event Horse competitor for a capable teen. Cash loves his work and is keen on learning new things. He can have a play if he is feeling a bit fresh or bored and throw in a buck once in a while but won't drop the head and have a go, simply just being cheeky and has only ever done this at home, never out so i think its a case of boredom distracting his baby brain. He has never dropped his rider doing this, he is just being a young thoroughbred and will most likely age out of this! He can be a bit fidgety to get his feet done so needs a patient farrier but is in no way dirty just gets ants in his pants 😅 I could see him partnering really well with a gutsy teen rider that doesn't mind a bit of youngster s***k, a super nice wee all-rounder horse will be produced in time and with patience! He is great to paddock alone or equally as good in company and doesnt bother other horses. He can be worked solo or as a group happily also and is great to load and float, hes a cruisey guy and just wants to please. Cash is a bargain at very low 💚 and is located in Invercargill

16/03/2022

☁️LINCOLN DREAMER☁️
❗️SOLD❗️
Fergus is a 7yo gelding by Savabeel out of an O'Reilly mare and stands around 16-16.1hh. Fergus is a super smoochy dude and has a super friendly and loveable nature. Fergus last raced on New Years this year and has been mostly spelling since. He is an excellent doer and holds weight extremely well, he has let down and is ready to start building his muscle up again now. He does have a scar on his hip which he acquired after slipping over on a rough ferry passage from the North Island 🥺 it is purely cosmetic and he has since raced and worked on it with no issues whatsoever. Ferg is a blank canvas ready for someone to teach him the ropes of any discipline. I pulled him out of the paddock randomly the other day and went for a hack and he was awesome! Had one little moment when he got left behind a bit and the other horses got a bit hot but he settled down and got on with it very quickly. He was excellent in traffic, especially for his first time and he wasn't spooky either! Did have a little look at a couple of things here and there but no spook, just worked everything out and took it all in! He has a great walk, would be an awesome trekking horse! Fergus is looking for a lovely caring home that will give him all the cuddles ge deserves. I was planning on getting him up and going myself but due to taking on more racehorses I have had to downsize my hack team and Fergus needs to find a home where brekkie and dinner isnt the only exciting part of his day 😅 Ferg is in Riverton (Southland) and is extremely low 💚 PM for more details 😁

15/03/2022

🤫ICANTTELLYA🤫
❗️REHOMED❗️
Heidi is a 6yo very dark bay mare by Bullbars and stands around 15.3hh. She is a very correct little mare and would make an excellent sporthorse broodmare or could potentially be a ridden project with someone patient as she is very sensitive getting her bridle on and off. She can be a little madam for the farrier sometimes. Heidi is free to a good home and is currently unshod and in excellent condition in Riverton, Southland

13/02/2022

Is there anyone wanting a lovely gelding off the track before I start working with him? Beautiful natured boy with stunning looks and a blank canvas for anyone wanting to produce their own horse. Will begin working with him next week unless someone is wanting him cheap straight off the track. He has had a couple months let down and ready to go! PM me for more info 😄 - Riverton, Southland

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25/01/2022

🔪 CUTTING EDGE 🔪
❗️SOLD❗️

Woody now has all his basics established and is ready for his new home! He is a 4yo gelding by Jimmy Choux & is approximately 16hh. Woody is the sweetest boy and a very sane and sensible horse to have around. Can still jog at times on a long hack but will never lose the plot or have any real 'TB moments' he is as safe and sensible as 4 year olds can come! He does still get a bit strong at times in a regular snaffle at canter but he is learning every ride to soften and comes nice and soft after a few circles and transitions. Woody has jump schooled to 90cm and would happily go higher however I haven't increased the height due to him still being so young. He has never once stopped at a jump, he absolutely loves it! This horse has serious potential and natural ability along with a great attitude and willingness to learn and work. I can guarantee with the right rider he will go at least Open eventing. Would be an EXCELLENT Young Event Horse mount! He is the most naturally advanced TB I have worked with so far and he has been a pleasure to have around. Loads perfectly and travels great alone or in company, has been on straight loader, angle loader and truck. Good for farrier and to clip, can be a bit of a fidget in the cold hose bay but he likes warm water 👸😂 Woody will be going to his first ODE on February 6th in Pre Training. This horse is truly one in a million and will make a top young eventer or would be equally as perfect as an intermediate/senior pony club mount! This horse comes with glowing references and is always complemented on!

Woody is located in Riverton, Southland
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24/01/2022

A quick update on Fill Ya Boots (Boots). Boots is super happy and doing amazing in his new home being spoilt by his new family in Central Otago. So pleased that he got the chance to land on his feet after racing and a big thanks to Mandy for offering him the best home we could have asked for and loving him as much as I did!

27/12/2021

🤞🏼THE LIKELY LAD🤞🏼

Laddy is an 8yo gelding by Per Incanto and is about 16.1hh. Laddy is an awesome horse that is more than happy to go out and do things on his own or with mates and is not clingy in the slightest! Unfortunately Laddys body isn't holding up to racing anymore and he is looking for his new home. More details regarding this can be discussed via PM. Laddy has jump schooled and was brave and bold but hadn't jumped for a while. He can be a bit looky but I wouldn't call him spooky, just likes to sus out some scary situations at times. He self loads and travels perfectly on the float and waits patiently in the stalls alone or with friends. He could sometimes be a bit strong so will need a capable rider. He's definitely no world be**er but he is a one in a million quiet loving boy who just wants to be someone's best mate and someone will be very lucky to have him! Laddy runs of the smell of an oily rag and is definitely not your typical tb weight wise and will eat anything thrown at him, he isn't a picky eater at all! He also has great healthy feet and is up to date with his worming and dental.

If you think you could offer Laddy a nice retirement please send me a message 😄 Wpuld love for him to go to a hacking/trekking home where he will get out and see new things!

Laddy is in Riverton, Southland
❗SOLD❗