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11 Mar 2013

Adena Retirement Program is please to announce we will be starting 8 new horses in the months to come. Please be sure to check back for further updates!!

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Adena Retirement on Facebook!

20 Sep 2012

Adena Springs Retirement Program now has a direct Facebook page!! Check us out and LIKE our page for future updates, pictures and information about our great retirement program. Adena Retirement on...

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Totally Thoroughbred Horse Sho…

16 Aug 2012

The following is an email received from Carroll Hebert of Humble, TX regarding the Totally Thoroughbred horse show at Pimlico.   "I just watched the Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show on HRTV...

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New Adena Retirees arrive from…

26 Apr 2012

  The newest Adena OTTB have arrived from their winter in florida!! Look their updates in the "for Sale" page, of the website next week!

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Gulfstream Park Kicks off Flor…

15 Mar 2012

FLORIDA DERBY FESTIVAL TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES Golf & Poker Tournaments Part of Week-Long Festivities Events Kick-off March 25 with Jockey’s Race to...

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Thoroughbred Times: In-House R…

24 Feb 2012

Retiring racehorses is not usually thought of as a do-it-yourself project. But Frank Stronach has never been one to accept things as they are, particularly when there might be a...

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Retirement Plan

19 Jun 2007

Frank Stronach is known for being a demanding, profit-driven businessman, which doesn't exactly conjure images of compassion or warmth. But there's obviously a soft side to the owner,...

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Stronach Creates Santa Anita R…

13 May 2011
Stronach Creates Santa Anita Retirement Program Equines Offered Rehab Retraining Adoption

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 13, 2011)—Santa Anita Park announced on Tuesday that MI Developments Chairman Frank Stronach, a Thoroughbred industry leader in the retraining and rehabilitation of Thoroughbred racehorses,...

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Stronach Creates Gulfstream Re…

24 Feb 2012
Stronach Creates Gulfstream Retirement Program

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Frank Stronach, an industry leader in the retraining and rehabilitation of thoroughbred race horses and an advocate and supporter of several retirement programs,...

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Stronach receives TRF award fo…

24 Feb 2012
Stronach receives TRF award for dedication to equine retirement

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced today Frank Stronach the recipient of its ‘Earle I. Mack Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Champion Award’ for his dedication to improving the...

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Totally Thoroughbred horse sho…

7 Aug 2012

PIMLICO'S TOTALLY THOROUGHBRED HORSE SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS BALTIMORE, 07-14-12---With nearly 800 entries in 16 classes, the inaugural Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show today at Pimlico Race Course "exceeded all...

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Adena Springs Launches New Re…

16 Apr 2012
Adena  Springs Launches New Retirement Website

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Racketeer comes Home

30 May 2012

  The van delivered Racketeer to Adena Springs last Friday afternoon.   A circuitous journey that had lasted seven years across six states – one that had taken the brave...

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Graded Stakes Warrior Racketee…

20 Sep 2012

 September 20, 2012Graded Stakes Warrior Racketeer Finds Home at Old Friends ONTARIO, CANADA - Racketeer, the gritty gelding who competed in more than a dozen graded stakes races throughout his career...

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Santa Anita Uncorked event For…

8 Mar 2012

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Celebration of the Thoroughbre…

8 Jan 2013

  “CELEBRATION OF THE THOROUGHBRED”   TO HIGHLIGHT ECLIPSE AWARD EVE FESTIVITIES Online Auction Now Open Offering Seasons to Top Stallions, Other Items Gulfstream Park has announced that it will host Celebration of the...

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Gulfstream To Hold Holiday Tho…

14 Oct 2012
Gulfstream To Hold Holiday Thoroughbred Festival At Heritage Horse Show Dec. 8

Gulfstream To Hold Holiday Thoroughbred Festival At Heritage Horse Show Dec. 8 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –  Gulfstream Park and The Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Aftercare Program will hold their inaugural Holiday Thoroughbred...

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Jockeys vs. Joes poker tournam…

18 Feb 2012

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream Park’s Jockeys vs. Joes Poker Tournament raised more than $8,000 Friday evening for the Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred After-Care Program (www.gpaftercare.com) and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys...

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Last Success Story

Wild T'Mater **Update**

Here is another great success story from the Adena Springs Retirement Program. The following is an email received from a very happy owner of a special horse named Wild T'Mater.   "Hi Stacie,       I have Wild T'Mater now and Beth Daly asked me to send you a short write up about him. Sorry for the delayed response!   After coming off the track, Wild T'Mater competed with Diana Burnett to the Advanced level,...

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More Success Stories

Safari Man - Happy and going s…

Safari Man - Happy and going strong!

Another great success story from the Adena Springs Retirement Program!!   Hi Stacy, Hope all is well,Just thought I would send an update on Safari Man, who I purchased from Adena quitea...

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Direct Bullet

Direct Bullet

The following is an email received from a happy owner of an Adena Springs retiree!    Good morning,I was on a forum earlier this morning and found the link to yourThoroughbred retirement...

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Flying Giacomo Update

Giacomo is improving daily, he can walk, trot, canter and do small jumps now, the past four months of owning giac have been some of the most challenging and fun...

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Song River goes to his new hom…

One of our favorites Song River has moved to his new home in Montreal! We wish everyone the best and can not wait for updates!!!

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Herz Koenig

Hertzy, as I call him, is still the King of his corner. He is now 12 as of Feb. 19.  I named my farm after him and the Hand which...

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Golden Mustang

Golden Mustang

  **Update on Golden Mustang (aka Dublin's Finest) **   Golden Mustang (Dublin) went to his FIRST show this weekend - The Dressage Bronze show at Bluestar. "He was an absolute angel, and tried...

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Adena South Retired Horses

Adena South Retired Horses

Stakes Winner "All Firmed Up", Stakes Winner "Basqueian"

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Mega Heart

Mega Heart

Mega heart off to the prom with his new owner Britney!!

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Polterer

Polterer

Polterer is getting ready for next year's show season.

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Blue Heron (Weldon)

Blue Heron (Weldon)

**Update on Blue Heron (Weldon)**   "Hi Stacie and everyone at Adena! I just wanted to give you an update on Blue Heron (Weldon) since it has been a while! He and...

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Bye Bye Charlie

Bye Bye Charlie

“I wanted to let you know that Charlie is doing fantastic! He finally understands turn-out and is now out up to 8hrs a day with no problem. He's...

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Tommy

Tommy

Thank you soo much for tommy... i love him so much, he is amazing and he LOVES jumping.We are just starting with small jumps, but he is eager to...

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Herz Koeing

Herz  Koeing

Friendly Lover, is still a grand horse whose story should be broadcast, as regardless of disciple or being a paddock pony, he is full of bravado...

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In Charge Again

In Charge Again

He’s a complete pet, and we love him that way, he’s doing very well, western & English, and seems very happy, he’s the most affectionate in our paddock (we...

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Canadian Cougar

Canadian Cougar

Canadian Cougar is doing really well with our training program and schooling. He jumps 3ft courses without hesitation. He is kind and willing and he's learning to...

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Safari Man & Gold Blitz

Safari Man & Gold Blitz

I thought I would send you an update on Safari Man and Gold Blitz. For starters their barn names are now Safari, and Waldo. They are...

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High Blitz

High Blitz

Blitz is doing great, we have enjoyed riding him.

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Apache Trail

Apache Trail

It's been 3 hard years with Eli as he is an extremely strong powerful horse with a lot of heart. I love him so much but he is/was just too...

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Philly (A.K.A. Sara)

Philly (A.K.A. Sara)

Philly is a happy 3 year old... enjoying herself...very friendly and still a bit pushy... but.... she’s lovely...She did her first dressage show last week at RCRA.... at training level...

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Alphabet Scout

Alphabet Scout

After a few ups-and-downs, Scout has finally (almost) forgotten the racetrack. In fact, on March 7/09 he was entered in his first dressage show at RCRA. He competes under...

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Jimmy AKA: El Vagabond

Jimmy AKA: El Vagabond

He has been a dream. He spent a month at Grandview Farm training with Sarah Irving. (who absolutely loooves him) He has been a star ever since. He...

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In Charge Again

In Charge Again

He’s a star! He’s really adapted to our place, and our way of doing things, and we’re hacking around our orchards, and down the by the pond, and...

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Sammy

Sammy

“Sammy” AKA Samurai Saga is one of the sweetest horses I’ve ever owned. We began his hunter training in the winter of 2007 and took him to his...

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Stag

Stag

“Stag” AKA Stag Fighter began his hunter training in the spring of 2008 and has come along AMAZINGLY well! He is so well trained on the flat ...

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Andy

Andy

"Andy" AKA Agenor is doing very well and we are extremely pleased with his progress. He is in training to become a hunter and will be competing this...

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Fighting Man

Fighting Man

Taya LOVES Fighting Man! Thank you again for giving us the chance to provide him a new home!

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Rock Again

Rock Again

RockAgain is here with his 14 year old owner Cassandra Timson who rides with Bilby Ranch showing at Sutton this summer. "He has been a wonderful horse and is...

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The Three Champions

The Three Champions

 

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Barracuda Boy

Barracuda Boy

Horse Race North Dakota and the North Dakota Horse Park are pleased to announce the arrival of their new “Equine Ambassador”, the horse Barracuda Boy. Through a partnership...

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Mr Big Cat

Mr Big Cat

  These are a few pictures from Mr. Big Cat's very first show. We are really enjoying him, he is such a great horse!

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Grand Success

Grand Success

  Here is Grand Success son of El Prado (Ire) with his new owner Gillian enjoying retirement from racing. Grand Success was retired in June 2007 and has...

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Gun Barrel

Gun Barrel

Gunner was retired spring 2007 and is enjoying his new job as a lead pony for trainer Justin Nixon. He had no problem adjusting to his new ...

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King Stag: Adopted December 20…

King Stag: Adopted December 2006

  “King is doing amazing!!!” He settled in so well. Everyone here calls him the big puppy dog because he just loves people and follows me around everywhere. He...

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Royal Regalia: Adopted Februar…

Royal Regalia: Adopted February 2007

“Reggie is great….I ride him often and do a lot of hacking I plan to continue to work him through the winter. I have not entered the hunt ...

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Lake Skimmer: Adopted February…

Lake Skimmer: Adopted February 2005

Skimmer has been showing lightly since 2005. This year was his first serious year competing in western shows including Barrel Racing and pole Bending. Skimmer has had a great...

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Mark One: Adopted June 2007

Mark One: Adopted June 2007

Mark has without a doubt one of the best equine personalities I have ever known. He has settled well from his awesome racing career and has proven to...

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Montezuema's Gold: Adopted Jun…

Montezuema's Gold: Adopted June 2005

Monty is doing great! He is a sensitive and kind horse. He has currently been working with children in the Gaits to Growth program in lexington Kentucky. Monty...

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Mongolia - Adopted November 20…

Mongolia - Adopted November 2007

Mongolia (aka The Goose) joined my family at the end of November. He is a big sweetheart, and has been no trouble at all. I am very...

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Jack - Adopted July 2006

Jack - Adopted July 2006

  Jack is one of a kind! He participates in our Equine Guided Education and lesson programs. He is quite lazy so he really makes the kids work!...

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Rocking Bird - Adopted 2006

Rocking Bird - Adopted 2006

Rocking Bird, A.K.A. "The Bird" is now enjoying his new life training to be a fine event horse. He has taken very well to his new life and gets...

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Hardballer: Adopted 2007

Hardballer: Adopted 2007

Hardballer alias "Bert" has been such a great addition to our family. We ride for pleasure and his first trail ride showed what a big heart and adventurous...

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Safari Man

Safari Man

      Safari Man is doing wonderfully. Vanessa and Safari have truly become best friends and his training is coming along very well.  

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Royal Chief

Royal Chief

  Royal Chief “Gatsby” is settling into life as a hunter. His attention seeking personality easily makes him the barn comedian. He enjoys his daily turnout and...

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Bear Rock

Bear Rock

  Bear is coming along really well. We recently attended our first show and he was a star. He's a great guy and I'm really looking forward to the...

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Tornado Trail

Tornado Trail

  I adopted a beautiful thoroughbred "Tornado Trail" from Adena in the fall of 2005. He’s doing great! I am currently riding him in dressage and he’s doing very well!! He’s...

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Blue Heron (Weldon)

Blue Heron (Weldon)

“Blue Heron (Weldon) is PHENOMENAL! I love him tremendously. We had a great first season eventing together and as you can see, he LOVES to jump...

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User Submitted Story



Florida Trac adopts out Maddys crowd

24 Apr 2012

Maddy's Crowd was recently adopted, he is on the left here with his new buddy. Maddy is 9 years old, he raced 33 times and made over $200,000. He is now a pleasure/trail horse at his wonderful home in Vero Beach.

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shimmering Crystal gets a new home from …

16 Apr 2012

Shimmering Crystal enjoying her new home, she was adopted last week by Esther and her wonderful family. Another successful adoption by Florida Trac!

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Maximus King

16 Apr 2012
Maximus King

Maximus King with his new owner and her wonderful family including her husband who was severely injured in the war and will be riding Max also, they live in Palm City. Max was trained by Kathy Ritvo and came to our program last year with a bowed tendon.

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Dream Dapples

16 Apr 2012
Dream Dapples

Hi Barbi, I wanted to send you an updated picture of my mare Doff (AKA, Epic Dream). We're still at Hidden Acres with Suzee Norris. Dream is an absolute sweetheart and we (my daughter and I) love her so much. I can't imagine life without her. Everyone loves her at the barn.Thank-you for all that you are doing for these wonderful horses!Jo Stokes

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Holy Rock

30 Mar 2012
Holy Rock

Rock is wonderful and we couldn't have asked for a better horse! He's so calm and gentle and definitely a barn favourite.

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Polka Knight

30 Mar 2012
Polka Knight

Knight is perfect! He competed in his first show as a 4 year old and came home with 3 top ribbons in a class of 30+. He's fantastic and thrills me every day with his wonderful personality and natural talent and ability.

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Kermit (Kirschwater)

20 Feb 2012
Kermit (Kirschwater)

Hi Stacie - we’ve just passed our fourth anniversary with Kermit (Kirschwater).   After 4 years, we have pretty much sorted out his diet and feet.  This is thanks to our fabulous farrier - he came out at 10.30pm recently after I called to say he’d slipped a shoe, if you can believe it- and to our saddler and his partner, who are practically family, and to our barn owner and barn manager, who are complicit in the fiction that he is “special”.  With the help of Previcox and ‘Ontario De-Hy Timothy Balance’ hay cubes, this intermittently-lame endocrine-challenged little bugger now could buck for Britain.  And does.  The Devil Wears Passier.You see, Stacie, I have made a valuable genetic discovery.  There is a Thelwell gene.  Yes there is.  And he has it.  This is the reason that his forelock is short and bushy, and his mane stands up - his brain is too big, and it’s pushing his hair all wrong.  He has turned into the cartoon demon-pony, and all I need are the pigtails to be the chubby rider perpetually...

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King Rush

20 Feb 2012
King Rush

Lyndsey Mathews and her Adena Retiree Jungle Fighter. After a successful racing career Jungle was adopted by Lyndsey is now an excellent Lead pony and spoilt to the core!

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