Standardbred Retirement Foundation

Below are Our Available Pasture Mates

Biography of a Trotter

I saw him first, a spindle legged colt
That grew into a high class two-year-old,
And what a grand race horse he was at three!
That won enough to make the old home free.

Then on the "Grand" I saw him meet the best,
And there he surely got the acid test.
But an oaken heart and iron legs,
And a little luck in getting the breaks,

Made him the kind of horse you dream about.
But time and greed finally wore him out,
And now that his racing days were over
I felt sure they'd turn him out in clover;

But he went to the yearly sale instead,
May the recording angel mark that in red;
I last saw him pulling a peddler's cart,
And turned away with an aching heart.

JOSEPH LANIG (1936)

Although this poem was written in 1936, it's still true today. The horse in the poem could be any one of a thousand horses. He could be any of the 60 SRF Companion Horses. These are horses that probably will never be adopted because of age or injury. SRF will care for them for life. These wonderful horses may or may not have earned a lot of money while racing but don't they all deserve a dignified life when their racing days are over? AT SRF providing good care for life is our mission. Won't you help us help the horses and make a donation today?

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

Altamount Hanover

Monty is a cute, 15.1 hand, gelding that has navicular and is pasture sound in corrective shoeing.

Aquila D'or

Aquila is a gelding that is sound but does not appreciate being ridden. A dignified retirement is only right. Aquilla would make a great lawn mower.

Archie

Archie is a retired police horse who has moon blindness. He has excellent manners and a sweet disposition. Archie is well mannered and plays well with others.

Would you like to sponsor him?

Baby

Baby is a large chestnut gelding (16.1 hands) that has been used in a therapeutic riding program. He has never raced, is a dream to handle (very gentle) and very well trained.

Sponsored by Kathy S. and Monte G.

Belleau Hanover

Bella is a mare that is too nervous to be ridden, but is EXTREMELY sweet

Bit of Almahurst

"Alma" is a mare. Alma enjoys spending time with her new friend, Mindy, at the home of sponsor, Susan H. She is a lovely mare!

Sponsored & cared for by Susan H.

Blu Meadow Major

Blu is a gelding who prefers to be outside. He would make an excellent friend.

Cagey Hero

Hero is a super friendly gelding that loves attention, however, he can't be ridden due to a back injury.

Sponsored by Ivetta & Catherine

Casino Skipper

Skipper is a very lovable gelding who is suffering from a neurological condition and cannot be ridden.

Would you like to sponsor him?

C-Mon Big Guy

Big Guy is a gelding who has chronic flexor tendonitis and also suffers from back pain on occasion, but is completely pasture sound.

Cigar Aficionado

Cigar is a gorgeous gelding that has had surgery to repair a torn ACL in 2001. Now, he is only pasture sound, but still enjoys carrots and grooming.

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Dirk the Daring

Dirk is in need of a very loving home. He stands at about 15.2 hands and he appears to have a constricted airway, resulting in some breathing difficulties. Thus, riding him may put too much stress on him.

Do It Over

"D" is a mare that would make a great babysitter because of her excellent ground manners. She is 16 hands tall and very sweet. D is sound but has never been ridden.

Dollys Red Scooter

Dolly is still young but has arthritic front ankles. He is the size of a large pony and prefers to keep to himself.

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

Ernie's Legacy

Ernie is an gelding that had to have one eye removed as a result of an accident. He needs a special home to give him a lot of love and attention!

Ever Shining

Evers suffered a mini-stroke and has slight facial disfigurement as a result. She is a mare who is very sweet and affectionate.

Fall Bird

"Big Daddy" is a gelding with string halt and a knee injury. He loves treats of all kinds!

Foxy Jac

Jack is a black gelding with arthritis in his hind quarters. He cannot be ridden, but likes to be spoiled with frequent brushings and carrots!

Sponsored by Carol (who owned Jack's mom and still has his 1/2 brother) and Joanna

Fifty-Five Flyer

"Quentin" is a gelding that stands about 15.2 hands. He was recently diagnosed with 2nd degree navicular disease and will be pasture sound only.

Gartuck

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Pattycakes (her real name is Gartuck, but she doesn’t like it. Can you blame her?) is a big, strong beautiful girl. Sociable and kind, she is celebrating her sweet sixteen this year and the best present she could get would be a loving, lifetime home.

Gypsy Flame

Gypsy is an blind mare with a previous suspensory injury - a great companion to babies!

Sponsored by George D.

Hareshopen

Hass is a gelding who was well known on the racetrack. Now he deserves some rest and relaxation and is out in the field kicking up his hooves.

Sponsored by Gro F.

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Here Comes Rosie

Rosie is a mare that just came into the Program. She is 15.3 hands and is bay with no white markings.

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

Honest Tom

"Cecil" is a gorgeous, super tall and a handsome gelding with a crooked hock. He needs someone to love him!

Sponsored by Martha

Hour Red Wing

Red is a gorgeous gelding with ringbone. While he can't really be ridden, he has a lot of love and affection to give.

Sponsored by Elaine

Idolator

Idolator is a sturdy built gelding that stands approximately 15.2 hands. He is a very unique horse and has previously been shown English. Idolator has a lot of experience under saddle, however, he has a tendency to be on and off lame.

International Sal

Sal has severe ringbone and cannot be ridden. He is 15.2 hands, has has a great disposition and would love some TLC!

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

Jerry

Jerry came to SRF without a name and very underweight. Not only was he born with a roached back, but he suffered an injury to both stifle joints and as a result, he will never be able to be ridden or driven. He is an absolute sweetheart with amazingly good ground manners. Jerry stands about 15.2 hands.

Jerry can actually play catch and will do just about anything for a Jollyball!!!

Julie the Gem

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Jules is a very pretty mare with a wonderful personality. She is an easy keeper and would make a nice companion horse.

Sponsored by Carolyn Beck

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

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Keena

Keena is a very beautiful and sweet mare that stands 16.1 hands. She is an alpha mare that unfortunately, will not be able to be ridden in the future.

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Keystone Chablis

Chablis has been previously treated for EPM and appears to have made a recovery for now. She is an mare with a slight build at 14.3 hands. She does have a tendency to be aggressive with others and does not seem to trust humans all that much.

Kouros

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Kouros is a 15.3 hand gelding. He is being well cared for by one of our boarding facilities.

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

Lamour Lobell

Love is a mare with bad heaves. She is currently being managed very well by a foster farm in North Carolina.

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

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Magic Illusion

Magic is a 14.2 hand bay mare that is a very sweet horse - brave, not spooky, an easy keeper and willing to try anything! She has been ridden on trails and previously pleasure driven. However, she is off and on lame at times.

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Matter of Soul

Matter of Soul was his owners "heart and soul" until she could no longer keep him. This affectionate, 16.3 hand bay gelding, loves people and horses. He has a dropped suspensory that prevents him from being ridden.

Mr. Topnotch

"Topper" is a very nice gelding that hasn't fully recovered from an old racing injury. He is 16 hands and rather handsome, as well!

Mystical Deal

"Diggem" is a cute gelding that hasn't fully recovered from EPM. He is very easy to handle and would make an excellent companion.

Nike Ambro

"Nikey" is a gelding. He suffered a skull fracture as a weanling colt - flipped over backwards and now has a slight head tilt. He is currently healthy, friendly and sound. Nikey needs more time to grow - he may be able to be ridden at some point. At present, he is 15.2 hands, but should grow to be about 16.2 or more hands.

OK Crown N

Crownie is a gentle mare with a torn suspensory. She is very sound in the pasture, easy to work with, and loves to give kisses..

Orange Peel

OP is a peach of a mare. More than 10 years ago she was adopted from another organization for use in a therapeutic riding program in Pennsylvania. She helped kids with special needs for more than a decade. When the therapeutic riding program was discontinued, OP had no place to go. SRF accepted OP into their program, even though there is little chance she will ever be adopted. Because of her age, OP's teeth and digestive system can only tolerate a certain kind of grain and hay, which is very expensive. During her years of loyal, gentle service as a therapeutic riding horse, OP made a difference in the lives of many children.

Sponsored by Renee

Petes Sake

Petey is a gelding with stringhalt. He cannot be ridden, but does enjoy treats and being groomed .

Prolaw Mike

Mikey is a mare with DJD, navicular disease & ringbone. She is 16 hands, likes to be around other horses and enjoys turnout.

Rathers Storm

Storm is a mare who had a lingering broken ankle and bone chips. She is very kind and easy to work with.

Royal Squeeze

"Moose" is a gelding with DJD and thus, cannot handle riders anymore.

Skipper G

Skippy is a gorgeous black gelding. He suffers from ringbone. He is currently pasture sound and would love a home with someone who could spoil him.

Skippin

Skippy is a mare that came into the Program back in 1999. She appears to be quite content in the pasture!

Sponsored by June

Sporting Chance

Chance is a gorgeous gelding with ringbone and DJD. He would make a beautiful lawnmower!

Streaks Tax Relief

Taxi is a VERY cute mare. She is an absolute sweetheart and is in search of a loving home.

Strongman Rama

Manny is a gelding that was purchased at an auction. He has various lameness issues at this young age, which means that he cannot be ridden and/or driven in the future.

Summer Olympics

Summer is a gelding with severe DJD and is in need of continuous care. He loves people and is looking for someone to love him.

Tahitian Lobell

Bell is healthy chestnut mare - still as healthy as a younger horse!

Adopt or Sponsor a horse today.

The joys of giving a retired racehorse a home are tremendous!

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Tyler's Legend

A gentle soul! Tyler is a gelding that has an old stifle injury, but adores weanlings and children.

U Drive It

"Daisy" is a 15.1 hand, mare who was recently placed into our Program. She has very good stable manners, is friendly, kind and easy to work with. Daisy has an old injury and may not be ridden. However, she would love to keep your horse(s) company!

Unmistakeable

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Even considering her circumstances, Unmistakeable came to us in sad shape. She is underweight and has trouble walking, yet is still trusting of humans. It took her a while, but she made her way over to us to say hello and get a carrot. She is now under the watchful eye of our SRF vets.