Racing For House 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 properties by way of varied aftercare teams, two mares, Burning Bluegrass and Merely Belonging, had been nonetheless in want. Regardless of house constraints, Racing For House Inc. determined to take them each in, hopeful for his or her future.
Fortuitously, they’d the help of Nacho Barron, a compassionate farrier who agreed to briefly host the mares on his farm. “Our fantastic farrier Nacho Barron was keen to carry the horses at his farm till we might place them,” stated Racing For House Inc. Quickly after giving the horses their well-deserved letdown interval on his farm, Racing For House Inc. efficiently adopted out Merely Belonging to a household in Rhode Island who by likelihood additionally had her half-brother.
Nonetheless, discovering an appropriate dwelling for Burning Bluegrass proved tougher. One other aftercare group initially took her in, hoping to make use of her of their coaching program. She was an awesome lesson horse, and ultimately, one of many college students provided to provide her a great dwelling. Nonetheless, the lady 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 in the end ended again at Racing For House Inc.
As soon as once more, Nacho Barron prolonged his kindness, providing to combine Burning Bluegrass into his lesson program. Renamed “Kitten,” she thrived underneath his care, notably 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 latest 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 referred to as Kitten, serves as a testomony to the perseverance and transformative bond between horse and rider. Because of the dedication of Racing For House Inc. and the unwavering help of Nacho Barron, Kitten discovered her endlessly dwelling and continues to shine within the aggressive area 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.
