Track to Trail Thoroughbreds- rehab, rehoming, and rescue of ex-racehorses

01/28/2025

Looking for a name

Multiple piles of hay. They need to be at the same pile. So close- you can’t see that’s Chevy back there. He just had a birthday!

When Clay and Chevy and Stevie are together- they are the 3 Musketeers. But Stevie got a little nippy so he’s been w the gang the last month or two. That leaves us nameless for the 2 friends. Clay and Chevy!

Help us find something cute to call these two friends.

Neither causes any shenanigans- if they did this would be easier!!

01/27/2025

Let’s see how much hay we can regurgitate into the water trough. Thank you, Stevie!

01/27/2025

500 hundred pounds underweight 🥲

The case arose when a horse in Montano's care got loose and an unidentified person went to return the horse to his barn in New Cumberland, WVa. That's when the person saw five other horses on Montano's barn and became concerned about their condition. All of the horses were emaciated, and according to one law enforcement officer, were at least 500 pounds underweight. Several are believed to have infections: https://bit.ly/3EmFS7X

01/27/2025

The most common issue we encounter when someone wants to turn in a horse for behavioral issues. Their horse is alone!

It’s so important that a horse has a horse buddy.

They love to play and run, mutual groom, and watch over each other when they sleep.

Think of the huge change they go thru moving homes. Over night they have lost everything that’s familiar. Or if their buddy has passed, and they are now suddenly alone. It’s tough.

The best thing I can think to recommend is to put ourselves in their shoes. See things from their perspective. Really see.

01/26/2025

The smiles of the people who don’t own horses are always larger than the people who do.

Understanding the amount of work and money that goes into a horse is actually different than EXPERIENCING the amount of work and money that goes into a horse

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t own a horse!

Many things very worthwhile can be a struggle at times

The Gardner who’s forever trying to help their plants thrive

The golfer who spends a lifetime trying to improve their game

The artist always trying to soar higher

Despite the hardships and the ups and downs, they continue on their path. Maybe it’s enjoyment, maybe it’s a mission, maybe it’s just who they are. They very core of who they are.

There are definitely horse people out there, and there are definitely some that are not and never will be horse people, with a huge amount of people in between

And you know what? It’s all good. Keep on your path put in effort and enjoy your own journey.

01/26/2025

Typhoon sporting antlers. I think they are mismatched! What the proper etiquette?

He’s looking for a home! Adopt adopt adopt!

01/25/2025

It’s incredible what they get into and how amazing are the vets that can patch them back together.

What’s the worst your horse has done? For us it was Louie w his leg in the gate two weeks ago that we posted about.

01/23/2025

Homeschool!! Cold and rainy but we pushed thru!
Mucking and bedding stalls
Feeding Moringa
Grooming and handling
Made a Louie Brew and fed all the horses
Filled Waters
Fed hay
Wrangled a loose dog
Learned about Red Light Therapy w Heather from Broadband who donates her time each week.

This week she did Teddy. Wiley, Louie, and Booker

We had lunch, did a jump off and they ran around as imaginary horses and had fun w the course they designed

All in all it turned out to be a great day!

We have been getting inquiries into our homeschool classes and allowing younger students- we do have a Mom and me class we can offer but really 7-8 years old is our minimum. It’s a long day, it can be a lot, and our curriculum is set ideally at age 10 there are local places for just riding lessons -that might be a good option until they are a bit older!

01/23/2025

Thanks to Anon who paid Jackson’s vet bill for Coggins!

01/21/2025

Sitting on the porch doing some work. My screen saver is Cash the Giraffe with one of his friends.

If Cash were a person he would do stand up comedy. What profession would your horse have?

01/21/2025

Adoptable Jackson-

Playing is such an important activity for a horse. W a toy, with each other with people! Does your horse have something they enjoy? Ours go nuts over a good game of tug o war!
If you are looking for a stunning horse to be a part of your equine family- he’s your guy!

He’s worked hard his whole life. We seek a non ridden home or a very light riding home. He’s totally over arena riding. On trail he does enjoy it and has done well on camping trips

He’s never had a family of his own that’s focused on him and his quality of life. Ever.

We are looking for a permanent and loving home that will treat him well, lots of kindness and give him things to do. He enjoys liberty, going for walks, and just spending time with people.

He’s middle of the herd.

He’s listed on our website along w all of our adoptables!

01/20/2025

More Teddy Spam. Someone please adopt him! Info on our site. He’s a big, beautiful Thoroughbred. 11 years old. Very kind.

01/20/2025

Horses are hard. They are a lot of work. They can be inconvenient

I think some of this we either don’t know or push aside when getting a horse

Often people approach new ownership like shopping for a unicorn

The horse will be amazing. No injuries or illness, no training issues, forever

There will not be freezing storms. No hurricanes or fires. We will stay young. The horses won’t age either. We both will be able to ride. Forever

A lot of us learn along the way, that without investing significant time, money, and skill, we may have a totally different situation Forever

The horse that’s not maintained will never get better on its own. Our skills will never get better without practice. As we get older, the heat, the cold, power outages, frozen pipes, these are all harder and harder to deal with

And that’s ok. That’s life

But if we are going to own an animal that might live for 30 years or longer, it’s important to make plans, have help, and put some serious thought into what our expectations are

Being starry eyed and in love is wonderful. At about 6 month or a year people may start to see they have a lot more than they bargained for

As humans, we are often optimistic- to a fault. It’s in our nature for many to feel things will go well. And they often do!

It’s just good to consider the whole picture. It’s a lovely journey. One many of us take happily. But often the calls to take rescue are from newer owners that don’t know what to do.

My very best advice is to find a mentor. Someone who really knows. Often rescues are great sources of information. Volunteering, taking lessons, leasing a horse that is all a great way to get started. A trainer, a facility owner, they have all seen the good and the bad

Seek advice. Read. Google stuff. Join some sensible Facebook groups Love the horse

01/20/2025

🌬️❄️ Cold Weather Alert! ❄️🌬️

From the University of Minnesota- great advice no matter where you live

Arctic air is heading our way this weekend! Make sure your horses are ready and have:

🏡 Shelter from the wind
🌾 Extra forage for energy
🐴 Blankets if needed

For more info, visit: z.umn.edu/winterhorsecare

01/20/2025

Learning …

01/19/2025

Teddy is STILL waiting! He needs his own person. He is a lot of horse- see his description on our website- there are also links to the application!

01/19/2025

Tricks!
It’s hot and muggy here - a big difference than most places in the US.

Yesterday after Bookers hoofcare there were some tricks going on. It’s been a while. Kind of funny that they went back to hoofcare and Booker kept trying to bow and it’s like no, just pick up your foot. And he’s saying- but I can bow! lol

What a character

Bibliotecario- I picked him up at Gulfstream

This is his smile which was easier to video

01/18/2025

Am I the only one?

Feed the horses, fill waters, clean some stalls. All things I kind of enjoy!

Wash a dish, do laundry, or God forbid actually put clothes away - I’m dying!!!

Am I alone in this?