Our rescued TB mare's Jockey Club name is Passion Caper. She raced in PA at age 2 and 4 winning $14,000. She's lucky she didn't get sent for a one way ride to Canada, with winnings like that!! Fortunately for her, she was bought or given to someone who retrained her as a polo horse. We may never know what happened between age 4 and now. I have emailed all of the polo clubs in the states surrounding PA. Haven't heard from anyone, not that I am surprised. She has been in quarantine for 2 weeks, and is doing very well. She is nervous with any sudden movement near her head. We have taught her about horse treats, and are using them to encourage her to trust us. She now will come to us at feeding time. Once she is haltered she is a perfect lady, standing to be brushed and have her hooves picked. Mark rode her for the first time, yesterday. No saddle or bridle. Just a halter. She definately has had some training, as he only needed his leg to turn her, and at a canter she did "flying" lead changes.
She seemed happy to be working, and Mark looks forward to riding her again. Our hope is to get her into shape and bring her to some games. It will feel good to say "See this wonderful polo mare? She was going to be slaughtered for human consumption!
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