Brass Hat injured

[EpBurns]

Although a gelding I think it would be admirable to retire him and let him live out his life in leisure

Originally Posted by EpBurns

Although a gelding I think it would be admirable to retire him and let him live out his life in leisure

Sounds like that is the plan. The owners sound like good people.

[sumitas]

He sure didn't deserve the raw deal in Dubai. The working man's hero has had a great career overcoming much.

What a shame.................honest gelding and a good horse to be a fan of for the 'little guy'......too bad...our sport needs more like him...

[paisjpq]

that is unbelievably disappointing! I have worked with Buff's wife and know the family somewhat and they are just the nicest, most honest, hard working horsemen/women, I feel terrible for them. Brass hat got screwed in dubai and now life it appears has screwed him once more. I hope he heals quickly and without incident.

[Swap Fliparoo]

Aw, crap. I've been a big fan of this guy for a long time.

[Pedigree Ann]

Blast and blast! One of my faves over the last 3 years, honest as the day is long. I wish him a swift recovery and a long life.

Although a life of leisure may not be to his liking in retirement - some retired TBs fret themselves into bad shape if just left to 'be a horse' for a long time, like Kona Gold. They are bred to have all that energy and it often needs an outlet, like being a pony, or a hunter, or a dressage horse, or even just a backyard riding horse. A friend of mine had a TB who raced until 11, then became her combined training horse (never stopped on cross country). She tried to retire him at 18, but being a pasture ornament was determental to his health. So she leased as a show hunter and he was in hog heaven.