Our Mims Retirement Haven
Recently, I had the opportunity to learn more about Our Mims, a Thoroughbred aftercare program. Learn more about them via this interview, and then (if you can) schedule a visit! Where is Our Mims Retirement Haven based? Our Mims is located in Paris, Kentucky, on a 42 acre farm owned
Introducing Little Jim
On March 17, 2022, Weekend Madness foaled a healthy colt. As it was a bread-themed year for foals, he was nicknamed Whole Wheat. He spent his first eight months at St. Omer’s Farm in Maryland, before shipping to Kentucky for the Keeneland January Sale. “Whole Wheat” was purchased by Kaya
2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Recap
This year Wasabi Aftercare Fund (WAF) actively participated in the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. We held several roles for the event, including Champion, sponsor, and volunteer. Champion Both Wasabi Ventures Stables and WAF were Champions for Exxtop. Privately purchased by WAF in September, Exxtop (now known as Tank) competed
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
What was the inspiration to found Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga? The inspiration for founding Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) came when Dr. Erin Christopher-Sisk and her husband, Jim Sisk, recognized the limited options available for injured racehorses after their careers ended. Their own horses, George and DW, had sustained career-ending
From Racehorse to College Student
Wasabi Ventures Stables claimed Whiskey Plank in April 2022. He initially raced in the barn of Jesse Cruz, before heading to Canterbury Park and trainer, Tony Rengstorf. At the end of that Canterbury meet, he returned to Tampa and Jesse, until he was claimed away in February 2023. Not ready
Until We Meet Again
On February 12, 2020, Wasabi Ventures Stables’ broodmare, Waveland, foaled a healthy Jump Start filly. As it was “bourbon year” for foal nicknames, she was given the moniker, Willett. Willett had a typical foal-hood, enjoying life on the farm frolicking with her mare and other foals. Then when she was