Racing For Dwelling Inc., a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance-accredited group, not too long ago shared a heartwarming success story. All of it started after they found a big group of horses for public sale in Ohio. Whereas most had discovered houses by means of varied aftercare teams, two mares, Burning Bluegrass and Merely Belonging, had been nonetheless in want. Regardless of area constraints, Racing For Dwelling Inc. determined to take them each in, hopeful for his or her future.
Thankfully, that they had the assist of Nacho Barron, a compassionate farrier who agreed to briefly host the mares on his farm. “Our fantastic farrier Nacho Barron was prepared to carry the horses at his farm till we may place them,” stated Racing For Dwelling Inc. Quickly after giving the horses their well-deserved letdown interval on his farm, Racing For Dwelling Inc. efficiently adopted out Merely Belonging to a household in Rhode Island who by likelihood additionally had her half-brother.
Nonetheless, discovering an acceptable house for Burning Bluegrass proved more difficult. One other aftercare group initially took her in, hoping to make use of her of their coaching program. She was an ideal lesson horse, and finally, one of many college students supplied to offer her an excellent house. Nonetheless, the woman was not ready for the quantity of labor required for coaching and proudly owning a horse full-time, so Burning Bluegrass was returned to the group and finally ended again at Racing For Dwelling Inc.
As soon as once more, Nacho Barron prolonged his kindness, providing to combine Burning Bluegrass into his lesson program. Renamed “Kitten,” she thrived beneath his care, significantly excelling as a barrel horse for his scholar, Alana Riendeau. Their partnership blossomed, with Kitten and Alana steadily climbing the ranks in barrel competitions, culminating of their victory on the New Hampshire 4D Championship.
Their success garnered consideration, with Alana donning a leopard print high in honor of her horse’s identify, whereas Kitten sported leopard bell boots. At a current competitors in Syracuse, the PA announcer added a playful contact by introducing them with a “meow” sound after every entry, a lot to the delight of the gang.
The journey of Burning Bluegrass, now affectionately generally known as Kitten, serves as a testomony to the perseverance and transformative bond between horse and rider. Because of the dedication of Racing For Dwelling Inc. and the unwavering assist of Nacho Barron, Kitten discovered her perpetually house and continues to shine within the aggressive enviornment alongside her devoted associate, Alana Riendeau.
The Jockey Membership helps many aftercare initiatives together with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, the one accrediting physique in aftercare, and Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), which inspires the retraining of Thoroughbreds into different disciplines upon completion of careers. View all the initiatives supported by The Jockey Membership.
