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Post by coconut on May 20, 2010 12:40:50 GMT -5
Thank you, Beth!  I hope this effort helps somehow... and PK.... I, too, had to read and reread that a few times before it sunk it. But, the GOOD part of it, as it was explained to me, that geldings, even though they can not breed, must still sell with their papers and be pulled from racing status. OF COURSE they can't breed, but it's that other side, the racing side, that the Jockey Club CAN HELP if they choose to...and obviously someone said something to the WTBOA recently to spark them to issue a statement in their newsletter. I hope that we can find some standard they have to hold themselves to so that horses like Lucky don't find themselves dumped for slaughter like this. I was told that this rule *CAN* apply to any horse coming off the track permanently. It's possible that a no-longer-racing Thoroughbred could be registered in the Performance Horse Registry, which was set up by the Jockey Club as a way to document the influence of the Thoroughbred in sport horse activities. I think the documentation in accordance with their Section 18 rule might be a way to make it harder to make horses disappear like this.... It's all in an observation phase but if there's a rule out there, I intend to find it...and I think it should not be legal to sell/give away a horse without it's papers....I understand contracts and payments must be fulfilled and why someone might hang on to the registration until those are satisfied but I can't be the only one thinks that a history should remain with the horse and an owner should always transfer the title or be forced to notify it's breed registry that the horse is deceased. ...I'll keep working on that!!!  |
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Post by jennywho on May 20, 2010 13:57:27 GMT -5
Re WSU, call the main line, ask to talk to the person in charge of equine appointments, she can forward a message on to Dr. Schneider, also I think that is who did the work on Kathleen's horse so you might talk to her.
It has been rumored that Denise is the frequent middle person between many trainers and the Enumclaw auction. She is the wife of jockey Gallyn Mitchell.
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Post by coconut on May 20, 2010 15:09:26 GMT -5
I still remember the number for the Veterinary Teaching hospital from when I worked there. Hospital Switchboard and appointments 509-335-0711 You can probably get a direct line or Dr. Schneider's e-mail address from the College of Veterinary Medicine's webpage. I think it's worth a try.... updated to add: I just sent him an email ;D Re WSU, call the main line, ask to talk to the person in charge of equine appointments, she can forward a message on to Dr. Schneider, also I think that is who did the work on Kathleen's horse so you might talk to her. It has been rumored that Denise is the frequent middle person between many trainers and the Enumclaw auction. She is the wife of jockey Gallyn Mitchell. Yes...I knew that about her. That she claims to not know who Bucky B Lucky is but as her husband's agent, she signed him up to ride him 4 times, 3 times w/SWAG stables & once with the current owner of record!! She absolutely knows who this horse is!! |
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Post by shekaberry on May 21, 2010 12:41:21 GMT -5
It has been rumored that Denise is the frequent middle person between many trainers and the Enumclaw auction. She is the wife of jockey Gallyn Mitchell. I hope the scrupulous trainers know not to give her any horses. People like her deserve a public shaming. It makes me so sad to see the damage to this young gelding. He would have made such a wonderful pleasure horse. I know not all trainers are bad; lots of them love their horses and want them to have successful homes off the track, but why oh why can't they race them when they are grown and not babies anymore? |
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Post by ecaitlynn on May 21, 2010 15:44:14 GMT -5
In my opinion the only reason they race thoroughbreds as young as they do is because no one is interested in having the costs associated with caring for these horses while they mature. They'd rather get them on the tracks making money ASAP, even if it means they are used up at five.
Sorry to be so cynical, but I really feel strongly about this industry.
Beth Thompson
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Post by malina on May 21, 2010 21:00:19 GMT -5
I agree with you . I hate the racing industry also. I love Tbs. THey have the biggest heart and personalities in my opinion . I hate that they start them that young. I have had 5 tbs and all came injured from the track at the age of 3-4 and one died due to his abuse at the track. It`s very sad what they do to them.
Truth is not all trainers are bad , really, but they all race them at the age of 2. I wish they would let them grow up first.
Hope Lucky will get to have his surgery and will enjoy his life little more. Thank you for giving him home SAFE.
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Post by hollynanne on Jul 9, 2010 14:09:13 GMT -5
Any updates on Lucky's surgery or Jet's email to Dr. S?
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Post by coconut on Jul 9, 2010 14:45:40 GMT -5
Any updates on Lucky's surgery or Jet's email to Dr. S? I never got a reply from him  But, recognizing a possible tie-in, I have been in contact with Lucky Bucky Clothing Company and they have expressed an interest in helping fund-raise for it. No updates in a week or so but hopefully something soon. |
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Post by winterlakesfarm on Jul 11, 2010 17:03:16 GMT -5
Maybe Dr. Scneider would give us a two-fer discount Bucky and Gossip ........  ( |
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Post by schwung on Jul 28, 2010 20:35:17 GMT -5
Just wanted to give an update on Lucky. He's been transitioned off his racing plates and is currently barefoot. He is a bit sore and did blow a big abcess right away but is doing well now and sporting a barefoot trim. All his cuts and dings have healed and he is living with my yearling that he gets to boss around. He has finally started to gain weight and look much better, for a while there he wasn't gaining much and looked generally unthrifty with poor coat quality and just a bit run-down. This is to be expected as he goes through his letdown period from the racetrack. I will try to get some updated pictures this weekend, but he remains a very sweet boy and also continues to appear quite sound as he trots and gallops around his pasture. The plan is to give him the rest of the summer to let down from the track and get used to the pleasure horse lifestyle, then start working with him under saddle lightly this fall.
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Post by andrea8 on Aug 11, 2010 14:58:37 GMT -5
How is beautiful Lucky doing? Any new pics?
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Post by girlfriendsmom on Aug 17, 2010 19:11:43 GMT -5
I was just checking in to see how things are going with Lucky. I'm looking forward to seeing new pictures! I will pass on his info. to my friend's mom who has a farm in Enumclaw. She used to be a trainer at Long Acres a long long time ago and has a weakness for going to the Enumclaw auction and adopting/rehabilitating horses from there. I think she'd be very interested in Lucky and would baby and pamper him like he deserves! I have some ideas for fundraising events for his surgery.
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Post by Sara on Aug 17, 2010 21:36:48 GMT -5
Sorry- no pics, but I've beenat Jaime's a couple of times a week recently, riding dexter and Lucky is just hanging out and being a horse. He's turned out with Jaime's baby (Truman) and Bubbles. Lucky and bubbles are quite bonded to eachother- so cute. Lucky is a sweet and handsome guy. I'll try and get some pictures of him next time I'm at Jaime's.
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Post by schwung on Oct 16, 2010 22:52:54 GMT -5
I rode Lucky today for the first time. We would have been on him sooner but he was pretty sore on his feet until we finally put front shoes and pads on him, and then we couldn't seem to go a day without him pulling one of them. But we have them back on, plus bell boots, so hopefully they will stay now.
Lucky was super under saddle. Really, really nice horse. Great to saddle, not girthy, opened his mouth right up for the bit. Stood quietly while I mounted. Lunged, but tense on the lungeline and so I didn't do much lunging. Once I was on the most surprising discovery was that he was actually quite lazy. Not balky at all, he would go forward, but at a rather leisurely pace. He didn't really seem to understand how to move forward off the leg, but never felt unsafe or sulky about going forward. After getting tired of thumping him with my legs I picked up a jumping bat, which he also didn't care much about, but did inspire him to move a little more forward and we walked and trotted for 20 minutes or so both directions. He's green, but he steers fairly well and is very willing. He did not feel at all lame...but he needs to learn to relax into the contact and use his back a bit more before his stride will really open up and feel nice, right now it feels a bit short and stiff. But that's tension...not lameness.
After I rode him a bit one of our volunteers Katie (who is a beginner) got on him and walked him around for a while and he was just as calm and relaxed as he was for me. Really nice horse...hard to believe he was recently off the track, he was just so calm and laid back. I am really hopeful for him now - this is a nice horse who is sound enough for easy trail riding - and probably calm enough for a relative novice to ride safely as well.
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Post by schwung on Oct 16, 2010 22:57:51 GMT -5
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