New VocationsRacehorse Adoption Program

07-19-10

• Name: Marion's Man
• Age: 10 yr old
• Height: 16.3h
• Color: bay
• Adoption Fee: $400
• Location: Marysville, Ohio

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This tall elegant gelding is a true gentle giant.  Marion has no idea that he is 16.3h and would sit in your lap if he could.  He is a very friendly guy who seeks attention.  Marion has been at the track since the age of 2 and raced a total of 104 times earning close to 1/2 million dollars.  His last race was 6/5.  With only a short amount of down time Marion is quickly adjusting to a slower paced life.  He is now going out for a couple hours with two other geldings with no problems.  Marion does love his stall since that his all he has known for the last 9 years, so he will need to go to a home where he can gradually be introduced to more time turned out.

We have just started riding him.  The video below is of his first ride since he left the track.  He is very sensible and aims to please.  He just needs time to learn the basics of bending and going straight.  This willing guy does move better when he is relaxed, which will come with time.  His legs are remarkably clean considering the amount of times he has raced.  He has no current injuries although he did come with a set of x-rays of his left knee.  After his last race he had some soreness but the x-rays look good and are available upon request.  He has not taken a bad step since he has been with us.  We feel he should be suitable for any type of flat work and possibly some lower level jumping or fox hunting.