New VocationsRacehorse Adoption Program

Here is an update from one of our War Horses.  Read it and you’ll understand why we are so proud of the war horses and eager for people to give them a chance. Scallywag raced 300 times over nine years and earned $157,000.  He’s a diminutive 14.3h. This is Scally’s 3rd home.  For some strange reason his other two adopters didn’t see what a gem this fellow was. 

From Gary Napier in W.Virginia.  I wanted to give you an udpate on Scallywag. As you know my son 9 yr old son, Levi,  rode him all in 2009 and even took him to the Greenbrier River Trail and crossed the Greenbrier River. Scally really took care of him which boosted his confidence. In Nov 2009, I decided to move Levi to one of our Morgan mares and let my niece, Ashlee Smith, ride Scally. She had taken three falls and her confidence was badly ‘bruised’. I knew Scally would take care of while she regained her confidence and I was right. I walked beside them on the trail the first three times for her peace of mind. Below is a short story she wrote about her first successful trail ride. Since that time, we have ridden on multiple 2-3 hour rides over some very steep terrain. Together they have soared. And over Memorial Day weekend, her dream came true. We took the horses to the Greenbrier River Trail. We covered over 18 miles in 3 days.  

Scally continues to be the ‘perfect’ mount for beginners both children and adults. He is worth his weight in gold, and I’m so glad we made the decision to adopt him. Wishing you and your staff all the best in continuing your efforts to give these guys a ’second vocation.’

Ten year old Ashlee wrote, “My first successful trail ride was on November 13, 2009 on Thacker Ridge Trail. The owners only permit horses to ride on it. I rode a bay horse named Scally, which is a horse with black mane and tail. Uncle Gary walked all the way so he could lead me if I had trouble. He walked in 4 miles in 3 1/2 hours!  Scally Doodle, as we call him, or Scall is 14 but acts like he is 30 sometimes! I like him very much on trails and in the corral. I think I might go on the Greenbrier River Trail with him. I am getting my confidence back and having fun at the same time. I am also riding different techniques like Western and English.   I love that “Doodle Bug” or “Lazy Shorts”. I love Scallywag even though him name is a little silly!!!”