Giveaway

John Slotmon · Post by **John Slotmon** » 16 years ago

I have a couple of horses I've purchased this week strictly because I noticed they were running entirely too often in entirely too many places under their current trainers. I don't have use for these particular runners, but I would like to be able to give them to a trusted newbie with the caveat that they are allowed several weeks rest and then run on relatively easy schedules.

Anywho, if anybody is interested, do let me know. Thanks.

Paul Heinrich · Post by **Paul Heinrich** » 16 years ago

I would be interested, but... AHEM... am doing my best to scale BACK my barn right now. I was under 250 this morning. For a few minutes.

John Slotmon · Post by **John Slotmon** » 16 years ago

I should note that the guys I'm thinking of aren't necessarily great horses, but could be useful in lower level claimers. Forgot to mention that little caveat.

horse_breaker_gal2006 · Post by **horse_breaker_gal2006** » 16 years ago

I am interested also I run mine about every four weeks and would love to give one a loving and kind home.

Nancy Prather · Post by **Nancy Prather** » 16 years ago

I would love to help out. I try to run my horses at least three but prefer four weeks in between races. I also vet check my horses after every race just to ensure they are fit and healthy. Thank you for reading.

Anne Conradt · Post by **Anne Conradt** » 16 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I would like one or two because I'm new (just started 10/26) and am taking it really slowly with the horses people have given me. My grandfather was a trainer at Evangeline Downs and when I used to muck stalls for him after school, the one thing I learned for him was not to overrace horses. He hated other trainers who would kill horses just to make a buck. His strategy was burned into my brain from a very young age. Thanks for considering me.

Mark Rhodes (Dumb newbie, but willing to ask stupid questions and learn anything i can)

Rob Canterbury · Post by **Rob Canterbury** » 16 years ago

Mark... for a guy who has been here less than 2 weeks--you already have 44 horses (only 2 of which are not of racing age) to put that in perspective,,I am in my third year and only have 60 of racing age.

I would recommend slowing down, feeling your way around the site and getting familiar with the horses you do have.

Bigger is not much better (Paul H not withstanding) It is far better to understand your horses.

slow down fireball and enjoy the ride...

it's the journey not the destination

John Slotmon · Post by **John Slotmon** » 16 years ago

I have another one I purchased today that probably needs literally 6-8 weeks of rest. He's been shipped to Tokyo via Madrona Ridge farm twice in the last week. As soon as he clears waivers - so to speak - the next newbie down the line will get him. Thanks.

Ramey Furney · Post by **Ramey Furney** » 16 years ago

I'm interested also. I try to give my horses at least 3 weeks between races.

Thanks,
Ramey

Kristen Lexcen · Post by **Kristen Lexcen** » 16 years ago

I am interested if you have anymore that you would like to go to a good home.
~Katie