The WVS Generosity Continues

Last week, I was once again amazed by the Wasabi Ventures Stables club members and their commitment to aftercare. On Giving Tuesday, I made a post in our community channel on Slack, naming several charitable, thoroughbred-centric organizations, who they might want to support that day. I also mentioned that The

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Shamrock Kid

In many ways, the formation of The Horse Fund was an obvious project for me. My work with Wasabi Ventures Stables, my love of animals, and my previous experience building small businesses all made the creation of The Horse Fund seem like the perfect venture. However, like any project, there

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Tracking Retired Racehorses- It Isn’t Easy

Recently, I wrote about my Master Sheet for Wasabi Ventures Stables, where I keep information on every horse we have ever owned. The sheet includes data for owner, trainer, timed works, and race results. All of that information is easily acquired via Equibase. Once the horse retires, it is an

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Sevilla Sangria- Update 2

From Lauren Floyd, WVS club member Over the last month I’ve had to step back and reevaluate my short-term expectations for Ria (JC name- Sevilla Sangria). Unfortunately, her weight and overall body condition hasn’t improved, so after about two weeks of training with Kim Clark, we both made the decision

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Timber Update- October 2021

Timber, who was formerly known as Intrepid Forest, ran for Wasabi Ventures Stables in 2019. After an unsuccessful attempt to start her career as a broodmare, she transitioned from racing to second career with Abbie Fischer. Abbie found Timber’s forever home with Brooke. Timber’s new best friend, Brooke, has been

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Tracking Our Former Horses

I have been involved with Wasabi Ventures Stables since its inception with a role that grew along with the business. Starting as the Community Evangelist, I added responsibilities and gained the title the Director of Community. In time I saw the need to focus on aftercare and, again, added to

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