Located at a farm in Macdeon NY near the Finger Lakes Race Track (near Rochester, NY). This flashy cutie patootie with chrome would really like to find his new person and have a new job! Bustin Chops is described as … Continue reading
Located at a farm in Macdeon NY near the Finger Lakes Race Track (near Rochester, NY). This flashy cutie patootie with chrome would really like to find his new person and have a new job! Bustin Chops is described as … Continue reading
This adorable gentleman ticks the boxes for most OTTB sporthorse enthusiasts– young, lightly raced, splashy markings, clean legs, uphill build and he’s well mannered to boot!! He is truly the whole package– and a clean slate for you to take … Continue reading
Update Dec. 16, 2015: Last Run has been acquired by a retraining/rehoming program, and he is now on a farm in Macedon, NY, not far from the Finger Lakes Race Track. He will start under saddle retraining while he looks … Continue reading
This adorable, clean legged gelding has galloped his way deep into the hearts of his connections. Their love for him shines in his gleaming coat, bright personality and kind disposition. He loves attention and while his owners are very sad … Continue reading
This small framed, but beautiful and classy mare has just not been able to hit her stride for the race track. She has an honest work ethic, no spook, buck or bolt and can even walk to the afternoon races … Continue reading
Located at a farm in Clifton Springs, NY (15 minutes from the Finger Lakes Race Track). You won’t have to worry about being overlooked with this one! Not only is this boy flashy, he is a drop dead gorgeous mover! … Continue reading
Located at a farm in Clifton Springs, NY (15 minutes from the Finger Lakes Race Track). This teddy bear looking boy was born the day before April Fools Day, hence the cute name. He has been with the same connections … Continue reading
This very solid bodied mare is so pretty — the photos do not fully convey how gorgeous she is in person. And WOW, can she move! She displayed a huge lofty floaty trot that had us thinking look out dressage … Continue reading
Noontime Blues is a gorgeous gelding who blooms with good health in a shedrow that takes exceptional care of their horses and the proof, as they say, is in the pudding. He is a classy guy with an unremarkable race … Continue reading
This adorable gelding has rooted his way deep into the hearts of his connections and it is obvious by the impeccable manners he exhibited for his meet and greet on the backside this weekend. He is reported to have no … Continue reading
What a hunka handsome boy! His trainer, who also regularly gallops him, had nothing but superlatives to describe his athleticism and great ride. He has a very stocky, beautifully conformed body and an oh-so-prettty head. His handler says he has … Continue reading
This big teddy bear would love to crawl under the covers and snuggle with you on cold and dreary days like today. His adorable face and stunning stature combine to make this handsome fella a favorite for the volunteers on … Continue reading
Another big money winner! Motion to Appeal has had a successful racing career. He had another in the money race yesterday, earning 3rd, so he is very much still racing sound! He has clean legs and a very kind eye. … Continue reading
An unlucky name for the racetrack, but this handsome fella is sure to fill your heart (even if he doesn’t fill your wallet!) Hubba Hubba! It was love at first sight for our volunteers. How can you resist that face? … Continue reading
It isn’t often we list horses with this extensive of off track training and we think she will attract a lot of interest! Dixieland Cowgirl is coming off her second career as a racehorse. She was previously retired from racing … Continue reading
This very well put together horse is a kind and hard trying all around good guy, who was much doted on by his owner at the track, who was a groom. Always for You has very correct balanced conformation, an uphill … Continue reading
This big, solid beautifully put together stallion is graded stakes placed as a three year old, and he has a regal pedigree that should make him a very enticing breeding prospect for racing and for sport horse breeding. His owner … Continue reading
On a day when we saw several fabulous movers, this big athletic bay girl won the prize for most jaw dropping impressive mover of the day! She walked with a big flowing stride, and when her trainer asked her to … Continue reading
This classy mare has been with her connections for several years and she has rewarded them with an impressive race record of 20 in-the-money finishes out of 39 lifetime starts. She has remained honest and sound but her time has … Continue reading
Pay Streak is a son of Don Corleone, the local winner of the 2004 New York Derby, an event we remember well. When Pay Streak walked out of the barn we recognized his sire in his pretty head with a … Continue reading
He is telling his connections that he would indeed prefer to be retired to a new career. While he has run third in nearly half his races this year, another win is proving elusive, so they are ready to let … Continue reading
It is truly an honor to photograph and write about a horse like Smokin Hero. A true athlete with a durable body and a trying heart, he has earned over $411,000 in his 79 starts. A multiple graded stakes winner, … Continue reading
This flashy mare has earned over $133,000 in her 77 starts with 9 wins, 13 seconds, and 15 thirds. We’ll do the math for you-she hit the board in over 48% of her starts! Through her impressive race resume, she … Continue reading
Trainer says this little cutie is just not a race horse and he’d like her to move to a new career. With her shiny dark coat and lovely suspension to her floaty trot, she should be stunning under saddle as a dressage horse or in the hunter ring. Continue reading
Hubba hubba! Look at this tank of a boy! We had Fairway Tom listed a couple years ago but he then started showing that he wanted to continue racing a bit more. Now, he is officially ready to retire to … Continue reading
Look at that gorgeous build!! It’s hard to pick a favorite warhorse on a day when we listed so many fabulous ones, but Tellme All Aboutit was certainly high on the list. This beautiful girl has earned over $180,000 in … Continue reading
This handsome chestnut is lovingly called“Big Red” by his connections who keep one of the most meticulous shedrows on the backside. For our volunteers on Saturday, he was more of the studious, Ivy League “Big Red” than the cinnamon and … Continue reading
This sweet mare has an interesting story. She has been in race training with her current connections for a while, but they have been unable to get the necessary paperwork to actually race from the stallion’s connections. They were hoping … Continue reading
How could you resist a mare named Sharp and Witty? Aren’t those just the qualities that all girls possess? This pretty girl whose close up relatives include Distorted Humor and Dixieland Band (indicating great sport potential) was such a pleasant … Continue reading
Sir Toby is what everyone says they want in an off the track thoroughbred: big, young, sound, good mover, quiet and with a good mind– if you’re in the market, act fast!! This tall, dark boy is sound and displayed … Continue reading
On a day when we saw many seriously nice horses, the volunteers who were privileged enough to see this big handsome son of superstar Ghostzapper were smitten, declaring him their favorite of the day! Money Zapper just oozes quality; the … Continue reading
Update: Shining Glitter is now with an FLF volunteer and is located at a farm in Newark, NY, approximately 20 minutes from the Finger Lakes Race Track. Glitter is going to enjoy turnout, and start retraining, and may be seen … Continue reading
Update: November 2015: she has gone with her trainer to the Mahoning Valley Race Track in Ohio for the winter. We think she may still be available. Attention all fans of Stonesider offspring! Here is yet another very pretty, nice … Continue reading
All we can say when we see the breathtaking and very flashy Doppleganger is WOW! He has such presence, and despite his huge size he is beautifully balanced, with a solid boned physique that should hold up well against warmbloods … Continue reading
This pretty five year old mare has been on the farm since her last start in October of 2014. With only 5 starts she didn’t show much interest in the game of racing but looks like she is more than … Continue reading
BJ is indeed as pretty as a cover girl, and those of you who covet lots of chrome and solid QH-like bodies should be all over this lightly raced filly. Her owner/trainer describes her as a very nice filly who … Continue reading
This big, nearly black, solid bodied stunning boy has been hanging out on a farm babysitting an older mare since he retired from racing three years ago, but his owner has decided that he really wants and need a new … Continue reading
This tank of a horse is aptly named! Wow, what a looker this guy is. His breeding is exceptional and his race record reflects a highly respectable number of in-the-money finishes out of 39 starts. He is reported to be … Continue reading
Good things come in small packages, and once gelded and given a little time to rehab a small, tight bow on his left front tendon, this handsome solid bodied guy has good thing written all over him! His name is … Continue reading