Horse Updates

The Best Pal- Jerry

My Pal Jerry ran for Wasabi Ventures Stables from September 2017 through October 2018. He was retired via Beyond the Wire and now is loving life with Jessie. Keep reading to hear her latest update on this nine year old gelding. The Best Pal My Pal Jerry is just that,

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Willie- Rides, Groundwork, and a Baby!

Many thanks to Alison for providing this terrific update on former WVS runner, Willie the Whale. Willie has been wintering well living on the farm. He’s integrated really well with my two other geldings (a quarter horse and a paint horse) and is often caught playing with the young paint. 

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Blue Oyster- Enjoying Farm Life

In early August 2022, Wasabi Ventures Stables and Franklin Ave. Equine decided it was time to retire Blue Oyster with Jason and Cristin. She began retirement with two months of stall rest. Thankfully, she healed well and was able to move to a small paddock at the end of September.

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The Road to the RRP Officially Begins

When we assist in the retirement of Wasabi Ventures Stables horses, we place them in good homes with different opportunities. Broodmares, polo ponies, and more are the next careers for these horses. Some may have owners who want a challenge, such as the Retired Racehorse Project’s (RRP)Thoroughbred Makeover. This year

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Beauty Update- February 2023

Beauty or “B” (JC Wave Jumper) is “the apple of my eye” and vice versa. We have gone through all kinds of transitions since 11/5/2021 (the day we met). Injury and recovery Over last summer, we were just getting going, and she suddenly went lame. Vet x-rays determined a popped

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Play- First Ride & More!

Here’s the newest update on Play (JC Shecanflatoutplay), as she makes her journey from racehorse to second career, courtesy of her owner and best friend, Grace. First ride Play and I had our first ride together on December 29th! I had planned to wait until January 1, however the weather

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