Photos of Ex- Racers

[DaisyOscar]

Every one of these horses is a credit to their owner. This post makes me want another exracer

 

[toomanyhorses26]

This is Dylan aka hermitage court - he is 9 years old ,bred in the states and as phoebe buckley put it - a big gay chestnut who would try to catch you even if you did fall off

this is his favouritist thing in the world but occasionally we dress him up and do this as well

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and this is my little 3 year old who I have since sold but would have loved to have kept as he was such a dude

He raced under the name daft lad but we named him Rio. He is 3.5 yo now by Danbird . I bought him unseen from a reply to a wanted ad I had placed and although I thought what the hell is that when he wlaked off the lorry ,he has grown 3 inchs and gone from a medium to an extra wide saddle in 6 months (he is actually a cob in tb clothing ) he hacks like a dream and is just generally an all round love - just don't mention the shoeing

can't wait for project number two next year

 

[LadyRascasse]

Jazzy pants, 9yr old raced under the name of Foxdale Lady.

 

[Whoopit]

Ah, he's a beaut! Capall Dorcha means "dark horse" in Irish (I guess you probably know that!) does exactly what it says on the tin


Aaah, the yard did tell me what it meant and I promptly forgot! Ta for the reminder!

He is rather lush - fingers crossed and touch wood he seems to have good feet too for a TB. It's a good job he's pretty as he really isn't very bright! I was originally looking for something to bring on and probably sell on, but once i'd seen him I knew he was mine and there's no way he'd ever get sold on!!

 

[photo_jo]

Some more piccys

Tinkerbell

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First ride home halloween last year, that was interesting

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First show this year, don't know why i look so miserible (sp?)

my pics 244 by tinkandlily1, on Flickr

Lilly when she first arrived.

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First time under saddle

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And summer this year

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And last but not least, my old boy danny, who is sadly not with us anymore, sorry crap pics.

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Sorry for the major pic over load,

Is that Stanneylands? Looked at a horse there a couple of years back

 

[chocolatepony]

Here's mine! Raced for a season on the flat, never won anything! Then spent a few years as a riding club horse/hack before I got him 2 months ago! He's called Sparkie, raced as Soft Gold.

A few weeks after I got him (bad riding!):

Our first dressage test:

A little unsure of the photographer!

This is my first post about him, hope there will be more to come!

 

[tinkandlily]

Is that Stanneylands? Looked at a horse there a couple of years back

Yep thats the place

 

[MissMincePie&Brandy]

This is my boy. Picture taken last year, before he was diagnosed with kissing spine, navicular, PSD, arthritic changes to many of his joints ....
I discovered it, after his bronking episodes got really bad, and I had the vet out, who sent him in for x-rays and scans to confirm if the bahviour was pain related or not. I decided to retire him after he was diagnosed, and he is no longer having to do anything which hurts, and he's a pampered pet now.

 

[millhouse]

millhouse: He is called Seaforde, raced mainly in Ireland, won on the flat, over hurdles over fences and point to point. Has an absolute dreamy canter and as shown a fabulous jump!!!

Thanks Rowenna. It is always nice to know their racing names. He certainly stands off well.

 

[only_me]

This is Beef Or Salmon

Hardy Eustace

Both at RDS this year
More here http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x148/actonbendino/Racehorse to riding horse - RDS 2010/

 

[millhouse]

This is Beef Or Salmon

Hardy Eustace

Both at RDS this year
More here http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x148/actonbendino/Racehorse to riding horse - RDS 2010/

I've seen them both race. Two very great horses.

 

[bryngelenponies]

I've seen them both race. Two very great horses.

Ditto this (I remember seeing Beef or Salmon for the first time and thinking what a funny name it was ). They are both looking fantastic

 

[zippy-watkins]

Hello - first post for me - but couldn't resist adding my bit!! Nice to see such lovely looking TBs. I've had mine for three months now - been a bit disappointed by the negativity surrounding TBs and ex-racers - so absolutely delighted to see such stunning photographs!! As I said, got mine three months ago, he was imported from Spain last year - raced in November - didn't fare too well - and was shipped off to the Ascot sales where he was bought by the woman who I got him off. Having previously owned a cob before, I'm delighted with Otis who is a delight on and off the ground. Having not ridden for several years, its probably me who needs to the schooling - particularly when it comes to hacking. Not that he's ever tanked off - its the sudden spooking which gives me half a heart attack!! But we can work on that!!! We've also done lots of work on STANDING STILL too as I'd get half a leg over (!) and he'd be off! Ha!! He's a quick learner and is worming his way into my life well and truly!!

Anyway, meet Otis - 4 year TB gelding, race name Hotski.

Now... can someone tell me how to add bl**dy photographs?!!?!?!?!? In meantime, compromised by adding pic as avatar!!!

Karen. x

 

[Cuppatea]

Now... can someone tell me how to add bl**dy photographs?!!?!?!?!? In meantime, compromised by adding pic as avatar!!!

Karen. x

get a photobucket account, add your photos there then copy and past the IMG code.

 

[rebchico]

They're all beautiful - dying for one of my own :O

Nickles1973 - Saw his story on the Darley website he looks absolutely lovely! Have you got Fight Your Corner as well?

x

 

[RunToEarth]

OH's ptper, Civil:

man kisses

 

[Laura_Grey]

Heres my boy GK. He ran 35 times under rules and between the flags until he was a 10 year old.

 

[cloudandmatrix]

WOW laura_grey i love your horse!! he is stunning! more pics and info please

 

[Toffee44]

I miss this man every day. Ex steeple chaser from Ireland. Hes now in the fields of green above the clouds

And most definately not a poor doer Just did sponsered rides and happy hacking

 

[Enigma_82]

Here's Waterside Inn the day he came to me from Ireland (Noel Meade), he was supposed to be *said in best Irish accent* "Sure now, he's a grand little hoss":

But he was a grand big hoss! I'm 5'9! So i named him Shorty!

He was an absolute diamond of a horse, i was going to keep him, but Enigma stole my heart, so i couldn't keep them all. I had him for 2 years though and had so much fun reschooling him Luckily he is now loved by a friend of mine.

First ride (keeping things familiar to him... i am very lucky to have use of our polo club's exercise track):

Most recent:

He was by Bob Back.

Vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKIV-GPee6c

 

[BeckyX]

These are photos from XC at PC Camp this year, i took the x race above Quest

 

[Fiona_C]

love looking at photo's of retired racers in their new roles.

This is mine, Bud aka Glory of Love, raced on the flat and then over hurdles, never won but always tried his best. I got him straight from his trainer as he'd been used as his hack then turned away until it was decided whether he'd be kept by them or find a new home, thankfully for me, he found a new home, he has the most fantastic nature and adores my youngest.

at a local show this year, my youngest daughter had taken him in the young handlers class and got 5th with him, he was being untacked/tacked up ready to go jumping.

before a dressage test, I think he was watching intently to see what to do....

the day after he arrived, I decided to see what he'd be like in the indoor school

and the day he arrived, turned out in the field with Wimbles' old horse Avie, bud is on the left

 

[Angelbones]

this is Mouse, been retired for a few years now, just hunts and likes to show off when teaching wannabe jockeys how to jump.....!

Rowenna that picture never fails to put a smile on my face - LOVE IT!

 

[Ginger Bear]

Great post peeps..best breed ever.. here's my boy, 16'1 Gelding Pablo tried hunting down his past but no such luck..he was bred to race & has a Weatherby's microchip but was never registered with them.. he was then past to a dealer & brought to the UK from Ireland..I reckon he may have been a steeplechaser becauseof his build..

And here's Bonita, my mum's mare, raced under the name of Bellamanda, raced 3 times but she couldn't be bothered & didn't win anything, we got her as a 4 year old, she was real racing weight at the time..now she's like a muscle machine, lol..

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[Prince33Sp4rkle]

this is Prophets Star (raced under that name), was a useless racer but fortunately loves dressage. he's the absolute apple of my eye and constantly forgiven for being an over excitable tit to hack!

he'll be moving up to mediums and 6yo young dressage horse classes in 2011,proving you dont need a warmblood for dressage!

 

[Cuppatea]

Great post peeps..best breed ever.. here's my boy, 16'1 Gelding Pablo tried hunting down his past but no such luck..he was bred to race & has a Weatherby's microchip but was never registered with them.. he was then past to a dealer & brought to the UK from Ireland..I reckon he may have been a steeplechaser becauseof his build..

if he wasnt registered, he wouldnt have been able to race. So he couldnt have raced under any rules of racing before you had him.

 

[Cazzah]

Ex-racers, I hear you say? Oh, go on then!! Here's Baz, aka First Friend. 9yo gelding by Mark of Esteem ex a Busted mare. Grade one winners on both sides, a couple of wins (by a country mile) but really couldn't be bothered in the end and never lived up to his potential!!

This is in when I got him just over 2 years ago:

Last summer, munching in the field after a nice bath:

We compete in lots of disciplines and he's done well at everything I've asked him to do. Here's a couple of xc pics:

And getting used to his double bridle for showing:

Sorry for picture overload - but you did ask

 

[Ginger Bear]

i meant bred to be a steeplechaser not actually steeplechased as not registered to race..

 

[Cuppatea]

i meant bred to be a steeplechaser not actually steeplechased as not registered to race..

Ah! sorry!

 

[Winklepoker]

Bred very well (Alderbrook) but never raced. Probably due to her being a little bit 'special' I give you my 5yo Irish TB ...India

Soggy Day!

Nicer Day!

Her Before and after shot -

Out Hunting as a 4yo when I first got her

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