Natural Elevation

May. 1, 2007

Our Rescue Racehorse

Posted in Equus

Since racehorses make me cry, and I have been crying anyway, we did the only logical thing and got me a racehorse.

An ex-racehorse, really.

Here we are unloading Dreamer on the date of his delivery (my husband is the smiling guy with the cowboy hat on). The Jockey Club name is Dreamport, and he is a dream come true. I will be using him as a riding horse.

There are a number of Thoroughbred rescue organizations. Ours came through Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Many racehorses are done with their career by age 4, and since a large horse can live at least 20 more years after that, their life has just begun. The adoptions are extremely affordable.

Unfortunately, some owners opt to send their racehorses for slaughter. Thoroughbred rescues hope to give the animals a second chance.

Our horse is a six year old grandson of Seattle Slew (1977 Triple Crown Winner) and is a direct descendant of Man O’ War (my favorite racehorse) 5x in his pedigree.

He is a sweet, quiet gentleman, especially for one so young.

He is definitely a rescue animal because he is rescuing me.

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May. 2, 2007 - WoW!

Posted by castlekids

I love your horse. I hope you have many peaceful rides with him.

~Jenny

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May. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

Allison,

How nice to "hear" from you! Dreamer is beautiful. I don't know much about race horses and, yet, I recognized the names of both of the horses you named in his pedigree. How awesome!

May God use Dreamer to bring continue your healing... continuing to pray for you. Julie

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May. 3, 2007 - wow

Posted by momofsix

How exciting!! I hope we eventually get out into the country so we can do that as well. My daughters have both said that if we get a horse, they would be happy to live the conveniences and fun of the city.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. It really cheered me up to have you say hello, and not feel so alone.

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May. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eclecticeducation

What a beautiful horse! I'm so glad you got him. He sound excellent!

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May. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BooksandBairns

Just a note to let you know that I have moved my blog. It is now at http://booksandbairns.blogspot.com/

I enjoy reading about your days and will still be peeking in to check on my HSB friends!

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May. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Fringey

I had a horse rescue me when my mom had cancer. I am so glad the Lord sent you a "rescue" horse. You need each other. I know. So sorry about your loss. You have posted such good stuff about your grieving..I am not so articulate.blessings..

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May. 29, 2007 - riding

Posted by Fringey

Hi - just wondering how the horse is working out? is it a good listener or still young and wiley enough to be on its own agenda? :) hope you are letting God's sunshine soak into your soul and His critters love you up...

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Jun. 4, 2007 - Hi

Posted by AmoScribo

Thanks for your comment and for asking: he is a good combination of both- willing, but definitely testing me! Being outside and with the animals and doing the flower gardening in the sunshine has been a definite help.

Thank you everyone for your love, comments and well wishes.

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Jun. 11, 2007 - Hello there....

Posted by hrlabonte

{Hugs} to you. You were in my thoughts today.

~Heather

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Jun. 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by rainbowdash

Bless you...I always wanted to get a greyhound from a rescue organization. Except that we don't have a fence, and that is sort of a prerequisite.

It must be fun riding a retired race horse!

Oh...just noticed I'm logged in as my daughter. This is me, Dana.

http://gottsegnet.blogspot.com

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Mar. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ApplesofGold

What a gorgeous horse!! And what a fantastic lineage he has! Man-O-War was my favorite racehorse when I was a child, too. I read everything I could about him. Holly

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