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

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Track to Trail Thoroughbreds-  rehab, rehoming, and rescue of ex-racehorses Rehabilitation, rehoming, and retirement of Off Track Thoroughbred Horses The bulk of what we do is provide care and medical treatment.
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We rehabilitate injured ex racehorses OTTBs (Off Track Thoroughbreds) These horses may come from the track- mainly Gulfstream Race Track, but also owner surrender or seized by authorities. Horses may be available for adoption once they have healed. Education and Outreach also play a big part in what we do. We have a strong volunteer program. Check our our website for a full list of what we do and our available horses. VISITS FOR ADOPTIONS, CLASSES AND VOLUNTEERING ARE APPT ONLY

I see the wheelbarrow (food only wheelbarrow) But I can’t GET to the wheelbarrow.  Judiths Tango wishing he could get ar...
24/11/2024

I see the wheelbarrow (food only wheelbarrow)

But I can’t GET to the wheelbarrow.

Judiths Tango wishing he could get around that fence

No worries! He got his breakfast 💕.

The wheelbarrow has soaked cubes, grain, and beet pulp - a great hydration meal! And the love it!

Crazy wonderful Sat with volunteers filling the house! Chandra, Janine, Ellie, Kathryn, Giselle,  Dylan, LillyFrom morni...
24/11/2024

Crazy wonderful Sat with volunteers filling the house!

Chandra, Janine, Ellie, Kathryn, Giselle, Dylan, Lilly

From morning feed to evening feed to everything in between

My heart is full!

Everyone here has worked hard and spent time over months and years learning about the horses here

It’s not just where things are kept or what our procedures might be but how the horses prefer to be handled. What they might be sensitive about, favorite scratch spots, who is friends w who, there’s just so much.

The overall concern for the well being of the horses, that they have enough food, are they comfortable, will they get adopted, there’s a big heart connection with these kind and beautiful horses

Chandra started us off at 7 am feeding the whole crew, making hay bags, mucking, and of course making the Louie brew!

Ellie surprised us e Clipper blades and two bags of cubes! Chandra surprised us w 2 bags of feed! The night before she brought two bags of beet pulp! Ellie comes d dry week to work w Louie!

Giselle did great w Checy and working in his scratches on his back right she’s here every week for Chevy!

Janine and Kathryn worked on quite a few horses, starting w jackson and then JT, Wiley, Cypress, and typhoon! They did do much it’s hard to list. Such a fantastic job!

Dylan and Lilly unloaded 200 pounds of feed, 600 pounds of hay, fed everyone, did hay bags, and night turn out. What a great job by these young people!

They have been working together about 2 years, as students and then volunteering

If you have an interest in becoming a long term committed volunteer please fill out our application and come to one of the Dec orientations!

Links on our website

We are in Golden Gate Estates, Naples, FL

We have Thoroughbreds needing your help!

CycleBar!  Visit our horses in Naples Florida on Sunday Dec 8th 9-11am at Cycle bar in Mercato! The Reindeer will be the...
23/11/2024

CycleBar! Visit our horses in Naples Florida on Sunday Dec 8th 9-11am at Cycle bar in Mercato!

The Reindeer will be there w sleigh bells on - ready to meet and greet, please come dressed for the holidays if you like and we will get pics! Bring the kids and friends

Jake and Holly of CycleBar are long time supporters and former volunteers! We are here each year! They are such amazing people and run an inspiring business where clients become friends and family.

We will be at the Hyatt Resort/ Coconut Point for Christmas Eve if you miss us here!

If you have a business here and would like to sponsor a visit- please reach out!

Day 2 of 47 degree morning.  This is amazing!  Jackson and Typhoon on the left.  Stevie on the right.  Enjoying the cool...
23/11/2024

Day 2 of 47 degree morning. This is amazing!

Jackson and Typhoon on the left. Stevie on the right. Enjoying the cooler weather yesterday and some hay. It’s still in the 80s during the day but thankful for these cooler nights

Judiths Tango.  Raced at Gulfsteam Park We call him JT or Napoleon.  Little man with a BIG attitude.  It’s actually only...
23/11/2024

Judiths Tango. Raced at Gulfsteam Park We call him JT or Napoleon.

Little man with a BIG attitude. It’s actually only about food. Otherwise he’s a super easy going guy

If you would like to meet him, application is on our website. He’s only about 15.2hh. He bosses all the big guys around. He’s a one on one kind of a horse. Loves being in the park. Easy loader. No spook. At least not w us. At the park we saw a momma bear w a cub. He eyeballed them but that was it.

He’s looking for a permanent LOVING home.

If you have a friend looking for a horse you can share his story and all the others here - social media or word of mouth! It’s all so helpful to find these horses a great home

Feed me Friday! Chevy could use some extra help.  We are in Naples FL He was losing weight, struggling w some health iss...
22/11/2024

Feed me Friday!
Chevy could use some extra help.

We are in Naples FL

He was losing weight, struggling w some health issues. He’s one of the horses that is a sanctuary horse and needs special care

Help feed Chevy or any of the horses here - easy to call in and we pick up! I’ll also put some QR codes in comments for the horses accounts.

Call in to Sutherlands
(786) 895-8014

Mini alfalfa cubes $20 a bag
Purina Stratefy Heslthy Edge $25
Peanut hay $20 a bale

He’s the one that also gets his hay chopped.

A huge thanks to Karen and Poppy for their donation on Monday!

We can’t take care of these guys without all of your help

We really need to find homes for quite a few. Riding or companion, if you are looking to adopt or know a responsible friend- please share our info! I feel like our guys just don’t get seen out there

We also have a wish list on Amazon. One thing we need is more wheelbarrows- there’s a Lowe’s gift card on there- that can help! Also tractor supply- we can’t get much food there but we can get alfalfa cubes!

Lots of ways to help now or for the holidays.

If you are close - volunteering is a great way- if not a bag of feed or bake if hay is super!

Picture is Chrvy on the right w bestie Stevie.

22/11/2024

47 degrees this morning!

21/11/2024

It’s cooling down, and the horses may drink less water so hydrating them is such a great idea, especially when it comes to colic.

This might look gross to us but to them it’s quite tasty. It’s mini alfalfa cubes with grain and lots of water. Some horses prefer drinking it others prefer trying to grab a bite but either way lots of water goes down the hatch and that’s always good.

Me as a little sq**rt.   Probably the first horse I had ever seen   We were on vacation in California- driving cross cou...
21/11/2024

Me as a little sq**rt. Probably the first horse I had ever seen We were on vacation in California- driving cross country from OH. I don’t remember much other than the horse and seeing the ocean for the first time

Do you have any early horse memories?

I eventually had my own horse. I’ll post some pictures later. What a good boy he was.

21/11/2024

Morning! Join Chevy in his Cup o Joe! It’s hard getting your day started w out a hearty breakfast.

What are you having for breakfast? I’m going to make some enchilada scrambled eggs and a cup of Ginger tea. Had coffee hours ago 💕

Typhoon or a wooly mammoth?  Do you have a horse in a hot climate that’s growing their winter coat? If you clip, what ty...
21/11/2024

Typhoon or a wooly mammoth?

Do you have a horse in a hot climate that’s growing their winter coat?

If you clip, what type of clip do you give them?

Run a rescue?  You can relate
21/11/2024

Run a rescue? You can relate

Black Friday!  Nov 29th 11-3pm Spend the day w amazing horses. Beautiful and kind.  Limited spaces for lots of horse tim...
20/11/2024

Black Friday!
Nov 29th
11-3pm
Spend the day w amazing horses. Beautiful and kind. Limited spaces for lots of horse time

Ages 9 and up
Bring waters and a packed lunch

$50 discounted price to new or existing students.

I’ll include sign up info in the comments for those interested. We are in Golden Gate Estates which is Naples FL

So I think I have this figured out - if you help w hay, grain or vet bills, this QR code should allow you to use most an...
20/11/2024

So I think I have this figured out - if you help w hay, grain or vet bills, this QR code should allow you to use most any method, not just paypal.

Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal, any Credit or Debit Card

Paypal doesn't work for everyone, so this is something you can save on your phone for future easy way to help the horses!

Onward and upward with technology

Some tips on rehoming.  Rescues are full and it’s a scary world out there!
20/11/2024

Some tips on rehoming.
Rescues are full and it’s a scary world out there!

Keeping your horse is the kindest thing you can do provided you can care for him or her adequately

Rescues are full and not all rescues are responsible rescues so finding a local home, where you can check in your horse, is the best possible solution if you fo have to rehome

Get a contract
Check their property and references
Check up on the horse

Finances and health may mean a horse needs to be rehomed, but it can be done in a way that’s ok for the horse

But verify!

If you don’t personally know the person, you don’t have mutual friends that can verify it’s a good home- that’s on us to do the checking

Because someone seems nice online does not mean they are legit.

It’s a hard thing to rehome. It’s often pretty scary. But if you have to do it- take steps that help keep your horse safe

Picture of two horses having a nap. They lay down because they feel safe

Make sure your horse goes to a home w a buddy. Change is just so hard in a horse. A friend makes it easier for them to adjust.

Shout out to Broadhead Equine for coming out again and working on Cyoress Wiley and Teddy💕. Red light therapy and belly ...
20/11/2024

Shout out to Broadhead Equine for coming out again and working on Cyoress Wiley and Teddy💕.

Red light therapy and belly scratches for the win !!

The horses are so lucky to have Heather come by each week

Don’t forget your local rescue. Where ever you are, there’s probably one near by that can use your help! We have volunteer options on Mondays 2-5. If that works check out our website for an application!

We have such a great team!

Racehorses and riding Comment on our kids program from TiffanyCOMMENT I’ve been there multiple times, sponsored a horse ...
19/11/2024

Racehorses and riding
Comment on our kids program from Tiffany

COMMENT I’ve been there multiple times, sponsored a horse there, saw kids interacting and riding the horses, owned my own horses for years, and have seen many lessons given to children at different barns and this place seemed to be one of the safest places I’ve seen.

Thank you Tiffany! Do you think safety important? Racehorses and kids CAN and DO go together

There is no trick. Correct training and supervision. For kids or adults, if you have a happy horse vs an anxious horse, that is where it all begins.

Calming signals, we teach the kids what they are, how to spot them, how to be our best selves for the horses, and the horses, well they are already fantastic. As for humans, we have to learn to be able to look at ourselves and see what we bring to the table.

If you would like to learn more about Calming Signals & Scentwork Horses - this is the best there is on the topic. Courses, books, an active FB page check out Rachael Draaisma and her business page linked just above

Elise and Took it from Him after their ride. When you understand each other, the sky is the limit

Who has an OTTB that’s Non ridable? Spam us with your pictures and videos below of fun things you guys go together! This...
19/11/2024

Who has an OTTB that’s Non ridable?

Spam us with your pictures and videos below of fun things you guys go together!

This is Pawan Barn name Typhoon. He’s 5 years old

He loves the sprinkler, targeting, and playing w the kids💕💕💕

His injury is a detached meniscus

He doesn’t let that stop him from having a fun life!

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