It takes a village to keep Akindale running in top shape! Not only do we have over 100 retired racehorses in our care, but we are also tasked with meticulously maintaining over 300 acres of land. Thank you to Filiberto, Miguel, Pilar, and Daniel for keeping the ship afloat!
Here is Filiberto keeping up with the summer grass on our Training Barn hill.
How’s this for retirement?
Every year, we move our sanctuary herds out of their fields for a few weeks so we can do some much-needed spring cleaning. The boys on Akindale Road wasted no time stretching their legs!
Dancing in the Rain!
The Sanctuary horses sure enjoyed romping around through fields of puddles these last few days!
Block Party
LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED! ✨🎉
Block Party really showed some moves during her first time in the round pen today. We’re really excited about this girl and look forward to restarting her under saddle.
She is available for adoption - check out more info on our website akindale.org!
All those interested in joining the party, please inquire!
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Our newest arrival Chess Spectacular is absolutely stunning and incredibly athletic!
Chess is a 2020 gelding coming to us from the always-amazing @take2tbreds. He needs a little downtime to recover from the wear of the track and settle into a new path, but he is a true gem. We will keep you posted. Please help support his recovery by donating here! Every recovering horse takes the support of a community and we are grateful for whatever you can give.
#akindale #akindalethoroughbredrescue #ottbsofinstagram #ottb #adoptdontshop #takethelead
Fresh Prinze stretches into new opportunity!
Talented OTTB “Fresh Prinze” manifests our current mood at Akindale as he stretches into new opportunities…
With great change comes immense opportunity, and we couldn’t feel that more deeply at this beautiful place, in this beautiful time, with these beautiful horses.
It is our moment for a fresh start, new ideas, and big ambitions driven by a whole lotta love and talent.
WATCH THIS SPACE and visit us at akindale.org for new horses, exciting events, and behind the scenes action!
#akindale #akindalethoroughbredrescue #refresh #rebuild #ottblove #ottb #adoptdontshop #thoroughbredaftercare
Starting to think that horses are just very large dogs…El Bombaso having an afternoon “snack” today 😂
#rehabretrainrehome #ottb #thoroughbred #adoptablehorse #horseforadoption #adoptahorse #adoptdontshop #recyclearacehorse #raisedtoracerecycledtoride #Akindale #teamexcelsupplements #starving #horseordog
On todays episode of what we really do at Akindale…teaching new arrival, 🦄Mtothefifthpower what cookies are! Featuring two starving dogs. Her lose is their gain 😂
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🦄Our American Star is quite literally a ⭐️ SOO brave to the jumps (probably the easiest horse I’ve ever started over the logs) and look at that jump 😍
This guy still needs a bit of down time after his racing career (couldn’t help myself playing with him), but he retired sound and is going to be a top horse! He won’t be lasting long, so be sure to check him out if you’re interested!
#rehabretrainrehome #ottb #thoroughbred #adoptablehorse #horseforadoption #adoptahorse #adoptdontshop #recyclearacehorse #raisedtoracerecycledtoride #Akindale #teamexcelsupplements
Our second horse that you will be able to meet on Saturday at our Open Barn 🎄 is, 🦄Ironic Lady!
Ironic lady is a gorgeous grey with a gorgeous build. She would excel in any direction, but will need someone with experience to bring her along as she is still quite young and full of energy. She will hopefully be getting front shoes next week as her racing plates have falling off conveniently, and start into work once her cut heals.
If 🦄Ironic Lady has caught your eye, come meet her on Saturday from 12-3 at the training barn, where she might just be the best Holiday present you’ve ever given yourself! 🎁
#rehabretrainrehome #ottb #thoroughbred #adoptablehorse #horseforadoption #adoptahorse #adoptdontshop #recyclearacehorse #raisedtoracerecycledtoride #Akindale #teamexcelsupplements
Come meet 🦄Mighty Wind🦄 this Saturday from 12-3 at our 🎄OPEN BARN 🎄
He is one of our adoptable horses and would love to be your next forever horse just in time for the holidays!
*dog not included 😂*
#rehabretrainrehome #ottb #thoroughbred #adoptablehorse #horseforadoption #adoptahorse #adoptdontshop #recyclearacehorse #raisedtoracerecycledtoride #Akindale #teamexcelsupplements
🦄 La Culpa is true unicorn! First time over some baby logs and he was seriously unimpressed and unphased by the freezing cold temperatures and wind🥶. This guy has such a good brain for only being 3!! Can’t wait to see him find his forever home!!
‼️There is only a few more days left of our Black Friday Sale so if you want $500 off this guy be sure to get your application in! He is not going to last much longer 🥰
https://www.akindale.org/adoptable
#rehabretrainrehome #ottb #thoroughbred #adoptablehorse #horseforadoption #adoptahorse #adoptdontshop #recyclearacehorse #raisedtoracerecycledtoride #Akindale #teamexcelsupplements
Second chances are our first priority!
Akindale is a labor of love. But it is also an exercise in numbers! Check this out:
1 year
112 Thoroughbreds
1,500 hooves trimmed and/or shod
4,000 bales of hay fed out
87,000 scoops of grain devoured
750+ wellness checks
50 rolls of vet wrap used
1876 wheelbarrow trips taken to the dumpster
1500 miles driven in the Gator
Countless hours of care
And a $10,000 #GivingTuesday fundraising goal!
We are getting there, but your generosity will help us close the gap. Make your donation through the link below!
https://akindale.kindful.com/?campaign=1228571
Sleeping Giving Tuesday Away💤
❤️Our 111 Thoroughbreds can rest easy knowing they have safe haven for life here at Akindale thanks to all of YOUR support!
🤍This Giving Tuesday please consider joining in our mission to help more Thoroughbreds after their race career. Every donation matters to these amazing lives, and we couldn’t do it without YOU!
💙Join our Akindale FAMILY and DONATE to help keep these horses happy and healthy!
➡️ https://akindale.kindful.com/?campaign=1228571 ⬅️
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❤️ Mighty Wind and Sienna Magic ❤️ being their sweet selves. We’re sure @ob.eventing would bring all of our adoptable horses home with her if she could.
Reminder, there’s only a week left on this sale. $500 DISCOUNT plus a 10 DAY TRIAL period on the three beautiful horses you see here!
MIGHTY WIND
Mighty Wind is a 15:3h 6 y/o gelding who is an overgrown pony in the best way! He craves attention, playing with friends, and is always up for a selfie. Currently WTC and has popped over some baby logs. This guy is ready to go in any direction! Mighty Wind is best suited for an AA/YR in a consistent program as he is still green.
SIENNA MAGIC
Siena Magic is a 16h 7 y/o gelding who is absolutely stunning to look at! His personality is really starting to shine post track life. He was a bit grumpy when he was on rehab, but now he’s the first one at the gate and always ready for cookies! Sienna Magic will be limited to a flat career, but lucky for you, he’s sure to get some blue ribbons in the dressage ring. We’ve sat on him a couple of times, and he has a very sensible attitude and was a perfect gentleman at the mounting block. He would best suit an AA/YR with a trainer in a consistent program who is going to continue to bring out his best personality!
LA CULPA
La Culpa is a 16:1h 3 y/o gelding who is an old soul in a young body and an absolute sweetheart. He’s definitely a Diamond in the rough and has the biggest heart. La Culpa has really started to fill out in the past six months and enjoyed growing up with a couple friends this summer, but now he’s now ready to excel in any career! Talented enough to be a show horse, but laid back enough to be your everyday best friend, La Culpa is one of our absolute favorites. He would be best suited for someone with experience with young horses or an AA/YR in a program as he is still lacking experience.
www.akindale.org/adoptable for more pictures, info, and to place an application.
#thoroughbredsofinst
When you forget his normal halter and tie the worst rope halter of your life and he stand there like a perfect Angel! 🦄La Culpa is quickly becoming my new favorite 🥰#ottb #Akindale #LaCulpa #TakeTheLead #angel #3y/o
🎃Happy Halloween🎃
We changed turnout around today since we had a few leave, so Mighty Wind got 2 new friends today! 🦄La Culpa, 🦄Siena Magic and 🦄Mighty Wind are now the definition of the bromance field🥰
#ottb #Akindale #bromance #MightyWind #LaCulpa #SienaMagic #adoptdontshop #TakeTheLead
Akindale Grad 🦄Blackwall🦄 is the perfect Halloween partner! Can you believe she is only 3 and a “redhead mare”. Definitely proves that stereotypes don’t always hold true!! We would love to see our Akindale grads in their Halloween costumes!! Please DM or email to [email protected] your photos to be featured! 🎃#ottb #Akindale #pumpkinpony #halloween #redheadmare #Blackwall #costume #TakeTheLead
Anyone looking for a dog? Breed unknown🤷🏼♀️
Skills include:
🦄Playing with sticks
🦄Fixing fence
🦄Being adorable
#MightyWind #Akindale #ottb #dogorhorse #adoptdontshop
