Florida Thoroughbred Rescue

[Buffymommy]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

My trainer gets quite a few from Ocala. Most of the training farms and breeders sell the ones that aren't so fast themselves. I agree though that it is VERY aggravating that we don't have an organization down here in Florida. I don't understand it, actually. We breed a lot of quality thoroughbreds down here... they must be going somewhere.

All my life I have assumed that these horses get nice homes after they are finished racing. Am I kidding myself? I think I need to go introduce myself to trainers down there and find out. I am beginning this may be a new mission in my life because I am very very angry right now. OK, how can I get back into the barns to start aggravating the trainers, owners, etc... by asking questions.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Buffymommy

All my life I have assumed that these horses get nice homes after they are finished racing. Am I kidding myself? I think I need to go introduce myself to trainers down there and find out. I am beginning this may be a new mission in my life because I am very very angry right now. OK, how can I get back into the barns to start aggravating the trainers, owners, etc... by asking questions.

It's relatively easy down here to get into the barns. If you're a cute chick and you can ride, you're good to go. If I didn't have Daniel, I would be an exercise rider, but it's too dangerous to risk.