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Comment by Kinni P on March 24, 2010 at 9:54am

I should add, it's rarely a career ending injury. It's just something to keep an eye on. It looks like you've done a nice job of getting him fit again.

Comment by Kinni P on March 24, 2010 at 9:51am

Bri, he looks like he's had a sacro-iliac injury. You hear it called a hunter bump most often, because so many hunter/jumpers have this injury.

Comment by Bri Harrison on March 23, 2010 at 11:27pm

Judith, injury where? a curb? hehe, I'm just a little confused. thanks for the critique though! Do you mean the white splatter above his hoof? It's markings :P If you mean something else, as far as I know he hasn't, but maybe I've missed something.

Comment by F Skaggs on March 19, 2010 at 7:21am

You can go to www.thejockeyclub.com and there is information there on how to get info on your TB,s Tattoo.

Comment by Judith A James on March 19, 2010 at 4:50am

I am no expert with regard to confirmation, but overall he looks really nice. I think he looks a trifle long in the pasterns and although it is hard to see on the photo he looks as though perhaps his near hind has suffered and injury? Is there evidence of a curb (it is not easy to see)? My own TB suffered some knocks and strains to her legs over the years but when young if allowed time to rest and avoiding exercise that impacted hard on the legs (each trotting on hard surfaces) the lumps and bumps reduced and the legs settled well. She is now 17 and has relatively clean legs (pray it continues). Although horses traditionally used for racing, my own view is that as fine as they are the bones of TB's need time to grow and strengthen to take the weight soundly. Good luck. I think your horse is gradually going to see he has landed on his feet (to quote and old horsey phrase)!!

Comment by Bri Harrison on February 20, 2010 at 11:34pm

Hey :) In November I bought my first horse, a slaughter bound 3 year old ottb gelding. He's gained a lot of weight, and is going great under saddle! Could someone critique his conformation for me? :)

Comment by FL Thoroughbred Adoption Program on January 19, 2010 at 9:28am

My name is Julie, I am the program director for Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program. We are a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization located in Farmington, New York on the grounds of Finger Lakes Race Track. We are an adoption facility to help retired race horses find a new career and a forever home. Visit all the horses for adoption on www. fingerlakestap.org.

Comment by Dawn Mellen on December 27, 2009 at 6:32pm

My name is Dawn Mellen and I am the President/Founder of After the Finish Line located in Toluca Lake, California. We are a National 501 (c) 3 funding non-profit that helps rescued Thoroughbred horses that can no longer race or breed. Please visit our website at, www.afterthefinishline.org.

" The greatest victory for a Thoroughbred is not winning a race,
but winning the race to live long past their days on the racetrack."

For nearly a decade I have been volunteering to help rescue organizations across the United States care for and save Thoroughbred racehorses and broodmares from slaughter. I quickly learned that funding was the common problem for all rescues. There is a need to raise funds to help them support their existing Thoroughbreds as well as provide funding to rescue additional horses.

I believe people want to help the Thoroughbreds yet they don't know how or who to donate to. The donations given to After the Finish Line enables us to award monthly emergency funds and yearly grants to qualified Thoroughbred rescue organizations across the United States. The funding can be used to save horses at auctions, pay for surgery or medical expenses, provide hay and feed, pay boarding expenses, or transport a Thoroughbred to safety.

Board members are not salaried. We are all volunteers. These beautiful animals deserve the opportunity to transition into second careers such as hunter/jumpers, dressage, trail or companion horses. More and more people are becoming aware of the cruel fate that awaits many of these Thoroughbreds. They should not be forgotten in their time of need. After the Finish Line will be a voice for Thoroughbred horses that are not supported when their racing careers are over.

Join our efforts to make a better life for the Thoroughbreds. Send me an email at dawn@afterthefinishline.org if you want to receive our monthly newsletters.


Sincerely,


Dawn Mellen, President
After the Finish Line®
10153 Riverside Drive, Suite 397
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
dawn@afterthefinishline.org
www.afterthefinishline.org

Comment by Melissa Jaten on November 22, 2009 at 9:39pm

Congrats! What a beautiful horse!

Comment by Matthew on November 22, 2009 at 8:50pm

:) Thanks!

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