Helping hands guide Invisible George home
As his half-brother Bim Bam hit the board in fifth place at The Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, Invisible George drew little notice from anyone on Kentucky Derby weekend. Offered up during a dispersal sale in May, far from the fanfare of Churchill Downs, the scruffy, good-natured gelding was passed over once again. After all his friends at his former Pennsylvania barn had been sold, ponies and Standardbreds all loaded on trailers and carted off to loving homes, he stood like the last child waiting to be chosen in gym class. “Everyone went to the sale and picked out their favorite pony that […]
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How an older, gray gent charmed Lisa Molloy
Petite and pretty though she is, there is little evidence in Lisa Molloy’s sharp wit and oh-so-British demeanor that would ever indicate she’s just a big softie at heart. The longtime horseman has heard just about every story in the book in a profession devoted to horses, most recently as a Thoroughbred trainer for Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue and ReRun, Inc. In other words, Lisa Molloy has heard your story. She has got your number. She would never, ever accept a free, 18-year-old Thoroughbred gelding she found on Craig’s List! Not, that is, until she broke with her usual no-nonsense protocol, […]
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Green Cat is no Zenyatta, just don’t tell him that
The flashy, full-of-himself gelding named Green Cat is no Zenyatta, not even close. But after serving as workout buddy to the super star filly, who won 19 straight and electrified a huge fan base following with her special “dance,” a bit of the stardust may have rubbed off. For when Green Cat enters his paddock, it’s as though he’s imagining the camera flashes and squeals of delight once aimed at his majestic friend, and accordingly, he prances. With his nose in the air, his flowing tail held high, Green Cat looks like a horse who doesn’t know he is not […]
