OTTBs reach Ohio in 3,500-mile trek, so close
Two off-track Thoroughbreds attempting to cross the United States in a 3,500-mile trek arrived in Ohio yesterday after a months long “epic milestone” journey, now nearly complete. Ambling over busy city bridges with cool confidence, then standing calmly amid youngsters who’d swarmed “like bees” from a city apartment complex to come and pet them, OTTBs Primitivo and Solar Express did what they’ve done since the trip began in May: they took it all in stride. Looking fit and healthy, the pair of bay Thoroughbreds carried riders Valerie Ashker and her boyfriend Peter Friedman past whizzing cars and looming buildings and […]
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OTTBs ready to rumble in Kentucky, remade
Over 300 ex-racehorses hailing from 62 tracks will compete this month for $100,00 as they seek to prove the Thoroughbred sport horse is a winner on any field of competition. Horses who once rocketed across finish lines at Penn National, Mahoning Valley, Charles Town and Mountaineer racetracks, among many others, were retrained and will compete at polo, hunter/jumper, barrel racing and many more disciplines, says Steuart Pittman, creator and founder of the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. “Based on what people are telling me privately, the value of an OTTB is rising,” Pittman says. “Demand is up. Prices are up. […]
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Delaware Park offers 30+ horses for sale
Delaware Park and Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (DTHA) are excited to announce the first “End of Meet Showcase,” a joint event with CANTER-Delaware (CDE) and Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue (MAHR) on Oct. 23 at Delaware Park. Approximately 30 to 40 horses will be available for purchase, and their trainers will be on hand to answer questions. Veterinarians from Equine Vetcare of Fair Hill Training Center will be available to perform pre-purchase exams to interested buyers at cost. “This is an opportunity for Off-Track-Thoroughbred (OTTB) lovers to find their dream horse,” says Lauren Gassaway, a volunteer with CANTER-Delaware. “Delaware Park, DTHA, CANTER […]
