Ibboyee
There are obviously quite a few misconceptions regarding the purchase of Ibboyee at KEENOV12. I'm here to clear those up. My name is Amelia Jean Proto, and I am the buyer.
First: If you had done a little digging into who I am, you would have found out that I was born and raised in upstate New York, exactly like Ibboyee. Coincidence? No. Not at all. His breeders and I have a very close relationship which has spanned more than a decade. They are like family. I was present on April 18, 2007, and helped pull Ibboyee from the womb.
From day one, we all recognized that his horse was special. When he won NY 2yo of the Year, we were not surprised. I followed his career extremely closely, and have had the intention to purchase him "back" since his 2yo season.
Second: How dare YOU slam Todd Pletcher. You clearly have no way of knowing this, but I was bidding against Todd and his agents in the ring on November 15th. He WAS trying to find Ibboyee a good home, WITH HIS OWN MONEY. Don't you DARE assume that he simply stopped caring about the horse. After I signed the ticket, I introduced myself, shook hands, and made sure they knew that he had gone (back) to a loving home.
Third: How many horses do YOU own? Anstu dispersed no less than 6 horses at KEENOV12, because they have too many mouths to feed. Kentucky is hard up for hay right now; cutting back on stock through a legal venue is nothing to be ashamed of. If Ibboyee meant oh so much to you, and you are so very disgusted, why didn't you throw up your hand and buy him? This post was made less than an hour after I signed the ticket, so you were clearly keeping tabs on the auction.
Fourth: I am not gelding Ibboyee. He will remain a Horse for as long as he maintains his level personality. I have every intention of breeding him in the future. Considering he can be handled without a chain, and was recently paddocked with mares on 3 sides, I have no reason to believe he will change. He will be trained to be ridden, because horses must have jobs. I'm not sure where it is being written that he is becoming a hunter/jumper, because I have not publicly stated anything of the kind. If, once groundwork and flatwork have been completed, he enjoys jumping, he will jump. If he enjoys dressage, that's fine too. For all I care he can be a trail horse, but he will be used as a horse is meant to be. He will not be a pasture ornament.
If you wish to follow his progress, find us on Facebook; page name Cannonbrook Farms. If his upkeep and well being are something you're truly concerned about, I will gladly accept donations to assist with the cost of his care.
Questions? Message me. Uneducated opinions without any fact checking are most of the reason why there are rampant rumors throughout the Thoroughbred industry. Stop adding to the problem.
Amelia Jean Proto
Owner: Cannonbrook Farms
Lexington, Kentucky & Slaterville Springs, New York
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