- An excellent Alberta, Canada based FREE LISTING SERVICE geared towards re-employing racehorses, pony horses, broodmares at the end of their career(s) in the racing industry.
Breeding is both an art and a science, and it’s always rewarding to see these horses thrive—not just in racing but in their lives beyond it. The best breeders take pride in ensuring their horses have a good future, whether that’s on the track, in the breeding shed, or in second careers.
- Dedicated to rehabilitating, restarting and rehoming retired racehorses for the next chapter in their lives.
Equineline and T.I.P. today announced the launch of a new report centered on Thoroughbreds in their second careers.
From the racetrack to the show ring! Code, the first foal out of Crimson Deed by Omega Code, retired sound after his racing career and found a new purpose with a dedicated young rider from High River. Given the time and patience OTTBs need to transition, Carol built a strong bond with him before training for his second career. Now, they’re gearing up for their next big challenge—a show at Spruce Meadows from March 13-16. A true testament to the versatility and heart of Alberta-breds!
If you visit Anne Kursinski’s Market Street facility in Frenchtown, New Jersey, you might notice a striking bay gelding with a broad blaze and four white socks being ridden by one of her students or her partner, Carol Hoffman. You might wonder about his breeding—until you remember that for Kursinski, a member of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, nothing can beat a good Thoroughbred.
“I am a huge fan of the Thoroughbreds, no question,” said Kursinski, 65, who famously rode ex-race horse Eros to team silver at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. “Thoroughbreds are intelligent and athletic, brave and light.”
The newest Thoroughbred in her life—Bobby Socks, so named in honor of his four white socks—became part of the Market Street family in 2022, after a chance conversation at a horse show between Kursinski and her longtime friend and retired show jumper Mary Chapot.
“Mary said they had this Thoroughbred that was too slow for Laura [Chapot, Mary’s daughter], and she thought maybe we’d like to take a look,” Kursinski recal
🏇✨ Off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) are the ultimate comeback stars! With their athleticism, heart, and resilience, they thrive in second careers like eventing, show jumping, dressage, and even therapy work. 🏆💖 Their spirit and work ethic make them incredible partners for life, proving that retirement is just the start of something great!
Here’s two Alberta bred older OTTB having some playful fun in the Mane Attractions arena near Olds where they are now boarded!
The $100,000 CTHS Alberta Sales Stake for Two Year Olds has been re-named the $100,000 Roy Shellnutt Memorial CTHS Alberta Sales Stake in honour of long time Alberta Thoroughbred owner, trainer and breeder Roy Shellnutt who sadly passed away earlier this summer.
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