Traceability- Time Consuming, but Necessary
I have written about tracking Wasabi Ventures Stables’ horses in the past. You can read the articles by clicking here and here. Recently, someone asked for tips and tricks. Here is my current strategy: My traceability successes Since I started tracking our horses, I definitely have made progress. I have
2024 OTTB Madness Champion
After four rounds of competition, our 2024 OTTB Madness Champion was crowned on Tuesday, April 9th. The tournament started with sixteen off-track Thoroughbreds, all of whom were formerly part of the Wasabi Ventures Stables family. They ranged in age from 3 to 13. There were slightly more geldings (10) than
TRRAC- An Aftercare Ally
I have worked with Nina Lyman of TRRAC during a few retirements. Most recently, Its Over went to TRRAC to be rehabbed and restarted for his post-racing career. I spoke with Nina to learn more about TRRAC. Where is TRRAC based? TRRAC is based in beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. How
An Update from After the Races
It has been almost four and a half years since I first spoke with Bonnie about After the Races. While not forever ago, this was before The Horse Fund even existed! With the passing of time, there have been many horses placed in forever homes, as well as some other
OTTB Madness- 2024
It’s March, which means many people are filling out brackets. So, why not have a bracket of off-track Thoroughbreds? For our first ever OTTB Madness, I have randomly chosen 16 of the retired Thoroughbred racehorses that are followed by The Horse Fund. These 16 horses will “compete” in a four-round
Queenie- Ready for New Adventures
We assisted in the retirement of Queenie (JC Rockport Queen) in July 2023. Although only a two year old, her trainer made the decision that she shouldn’t be pushed in a racing career. We found a spot for her at NEER North, where she has grown and made friends. I