A 501(c)3 nonprofit that awards monthly grants helping Off Track Thoroughbreds at aftercare organizations across the United States, dawn
@afterthefinishline
.org
Who won the $2500 Top-Placed
#Calbred
Award sponsored by Georgia B Ridder Fdn
@RRP_TBMakeover
. We had a tie! Both Liz/Bestfamever (RanchWork) & Stephanie/Active Pass (ShowJumpers) placed 2nd in preliminary & competed in the Finale. We will award $2500 to both
#OTTB
competitors.
Every morning in Frankfurt, Germany, a horse walks by herself taking the same route for 14 yrs since her owner is unable to ride. Locals treat her like a celebrity. A note is attached to her halter that reads, "My name is Jenny. I didn’t run away, I’m just walking, Thank you."
We said “good-bye” for now to Soi Phet w/a cookie & a kiss. He certainly left his hoofprint in our heart ❤️. Soi’s flight departed this morning & he arrives this afternoon in Lex.
@Oldfriendsfarm
, how lucky you are to be able to share him with his racing fans. See you in October.
I visited Adam Kitchingham’s barn at
@DelMarRacing
this morning. The owners bought their horse, who is a contender for the
@KentuckyDerby
, a new blanket. GREYVITOS, Lilac Fire Survivor
Lovely Finish, who was badly burned along with her trainer Joe Herrick in the San Luis Rey fires, is now training
@DelMarRacing
Joe said she’s happy to be back at the track! TY to our donors who contributed to ATFL to help Lovely Finish & other horses injured in the fires.
Just a splashing contest between two seahorses.
#OffTrackThoroughbred
#Ashleyluvssugar
won multiple graded Stakes races, raced in the Longines
@BreedersCup
Turf and earned nearly $1.5M. He retired from racing in March 2020. Now he's on a loose rein having the time of his life.
We had a lovely 💕 morning with trainer Joe Herrick and Lovely Finish at San Luis Rey Downs. Joe donated her shoes from her last race on 12/1/2018 at
@DelMarRacing
for our eBay auctions. Keep an eye on our page for auction dates. We’re raising $$ to help
#offtrackthoroughbreds
.
It’s official...fan favorite
#Ashleyluvssugar
has been retired. Blessed to have had him in my life all these years. This much loved naughty boy is going to be one helluva
#OffTrackThoroughbred
.
Young Jeanne was a constant in Soi Phet’s life in California. It’s only fitting that she was at the barn to help her father
@Leopowellracing
get him ready for his flight to
@Oldfriendsfarm
. Love to see the emotions, hugs and kisses from the kiddos! Thx for the video
@SB4Vols
.
Is there anything more magnificent? OTTB
#BettysBambino
, former downhill champ at
@santaanitapark
, is waking up from his afternoon nap. The birds are chirping & the sun is massaging his body. Couldn’t be happier for the love & the life his post racing mom gives him.
#hearthorse
Remember the “unicorn” that was prancing and kicking up his heels in the paddock at
@BreedersCup
... Happy to say that Calculator arrived to
@DelMarRacing
Say goodbye to
#Ashleyluvssugar
. Leaves SantaAnita tonite, arriving on the east coast Sunday. "Won" 1st race due to interference at 81-1 odds. Multiple Graded Stakes winner, CA Turf Horse of the Year. Longines
#BreedersCup
Turf runner. Earned shy of $1.5M. Mostly, a good friend.
OTTB Betty’s Bambino ran his last race at Santa Anita in February 2017. He was the downhill champ. Still competitive, he now races on the beach and won’t let other horses pass him. At 14-years-young he’s living his best life with Allie Conrad.
So sad to hear that equine artist Fred Stone passed this evening. I adored Fred & enjoyed our conversations. Visiting him at his home was such a treat. He supported our non-profit w/ his art and was the guest speaker at one of our Gala's. Fred was a talented artist & a kind man.
Betty’s Bambino
#kingofthehill
@santaanitapark
has been adopted and began his journey to green pastures on the east coast yesterday. Groomed for travel. A beast on the track, a best friend, my ❤️ horse & now an OTTB.
When millionaires meet. This was a special morning with fan favorites
#Ashleyluvssugar
and
#SoiPhet
. They were perfect gentleman when they met for the first time off the track. They even had a cookie 🍪 eating contest! Looking forward to
@zoecadman
’s interview.
When a horse is trying to get your attention and doesn’t know you are videoing him. He was jealous as he thinks he should always be greeted first. Don’t worry, he did get plenty of attention and treats.
After the Finish Line had a wonderful visit with trainer Joe Herrick and Lovely Finish this morning at San Luis Rey Downs. These two have such a special connection. ❤️
Read TOUGH SUNDAY’s story on Facebook. Overcame foaling complications causing him to be blind/deaf/heart murmur/abandoned by mare. Fought back-gained vision-partially deaf. A Stakes raced/winner. 19 starts, in the $ 16x. Earnings $353K. Bruiser”, a story of courage. Bid on shoe.
These guys!!
#BettysBambino
is mentoring the new
#OTTB
, Ashley’s Big Guy, who is
#Ashleyluvssugar
’s “little” 17 hand brother. They became fast friends on their first pasture turn out. Love seeing the Thoroughbreds livin’ the good life as they transition into second careers.
Trainers gave us a long shopping list for their grooms that lost everything in the San Luis Rey fire. Had a personal shopper at
#Walmart
. These are just 3 of the long line of carriages.
Up, Up, Higher, Higher and Over goes
#BettysBambino
From racing on the downhill turf course
@santaanitapark
to flying over the jumps in the grass arena on the east coast. He’s stunning! Photo credit: Allie Conrad Photography
At only 4 days old, this beautiful Thoroughbred filly lost her mama. She is doing well with round the clock feedings & companionship by Lynn, her board members & volunteers at Thoroughbred Athletes in Oklahoma. We thought the filly would like a friend, so we sent a 5’ teddy bear.
Though
@OfficialJustify
never raced at
@DelMarRacing
, this is where he retired. Twice around the paddock for the fans before heading out to the track. A short yet successful career. We’ll miss you!!
It’s wonderful to see
#OffTrackThoroughbreds
at the
@RRP_TBMakeover
that previously received a Monthly Grant from our Charity. Meet Straight Thunder & owner Liz. ATFL helped this magnificent
#OTTB
heal his injuries so he could transition into a second career. Lookin’ GOOD!
I’d say Betty’s Bambino is adjusting well to being an OTTB. He arrived to his new home on Sunday & today he is being ponied on his first trail walk by his mentor Tricky and encouraged by his new mom. He is PERFECT.
A picture is worth a thousand words. These are exercise rider Pepe Aragon's business cards showing Point Given the morning of the
#KYDerby
(he reared 8x) & he reared 3x after galloping before the
#Preakness
. Pepe had to put his arms around Point Given's neck to stay on. Yikes!!
At
@DelMarRacing
today volunteering to identify & comfort horses and help trainers. Still looking for many TBs. Some taken to other facilities. Some ?? They smell like fire. This baby’s hair is singed. Looking for a TB...message us.
The nose knows where the cookies are. Just when
#Ashleyluvssugar
thought no one was looking, he succeeded in pulling his stall door shut so he could put his nose into the cookie bag. Hey Sugar, all you had to do was ask. He’s such a good boy!
Pony rider Roberto Ramos painted his gloves to match
@spendthriftfarm
silks. He accompanied
@Beholder_Mare
on the track before all her races beginning in Sept 2013. He wore the gloves for all of Queen B’s races starting June 2015. Thx for donating them to After the Finish Line.
Someone was too tired after his morning workout to come forward and demand a cookie...or two. Instead we had a staring contest. The winner is
#Ashleyluvssugar
!
After artist Fred Stone passed away, his daughter Laura continued to offer his artwork to his fans. Laura invited us to their storage unit yesterday and donated 25 pieces of her father’s artwork, that once hung on the walls of his home, to benefit our charity. What an honor.
Meet Chewy & his best friend Ricardo, a groom at Dan Dunham's barn during the San Luis Rey fires. Chewy had few cuts/minor burn from the fire. Had twine for collar/leash . Used $ from our fundraiser to buy Chewy new collar/leash THX to donors. Ready for Westminister Dog Show!
Wow! There was no doubt that
#BettysBambino
would have a bright future as an
#OTTB
after his racing career at
@santaanitapark
. He brings his past work ethic and desire to compete to his current training. Can’t wait to see him at the
@RRP_TBMakeover
. Go Betty!
Still going strong. At 10 years old, SOI PHET is believed to be the oldest horse to win a Stakes race at Santa Anita. At 10 years old, SOI PHET has earned $1,015,250. Bid on his race worn winning shoe from the Crystal Water Stakes
@santaanitapark
Bid, at,
Don’t bother me while I’m eating...unless you have a cookie 🍪. I never get tired of watching horses enjoy their treats, especially when it’s
#SoiPhet
.
@SB4Vols
@Leopowellracing
Famous
@BridlelessWyatt
ponies the racehorses at the morning workouts~is always ready to catch a loose horse~Rescued fr auction at 2 yrs~is 18 now. Intelligent~Fan favorite~Can undo any gate~can crawl under webbing~Loves doughnuts. Shoe worn
@DelMarRacing
,
Like people, the horses had a traumatic experience in the San Luis Rey fires. Their bodies & minds need time to heal. These gentle giants craved a kind voice & a soft touch. Their reactions spoke volumes w/o saying a word. They moved closer dropping their heads in my arms.
Splish Splash everybody in the pond! Down the hill turf champion Betty’s Bambino loves playing in the water. Betty, are you bobbing for apples? To say he enjoys being an Off Track Thoroughbred is an understatement. He does agrees...that was FUN!
CANNOT STOP is on the final leg of his journey to a new home in NY. He was saved by
@CaribbeanOTTB
after Hurricanes hit Puerto Rico. Expenses were pd when the Georgia B. Ridder Foundation awarded After the Finish Line a grant for him. Foundation raced his sire, Alphabet Soup.
Moments like this. I took a video of
@Beholder_Mare
at
#Santaanitapark
before the 2016
@BreedersCup
Distaff. Janeen Painter, her exercise rider, was standing w/me & softly said, “Bee, I ❤️ you” & she looked our way. GIVEAWAY~Follow us~tag 2 friends for chance to win Beholder hats
Name this
#calbred
#OffTrackThoroughbred
who is enjoying a hack in an enchanted forest with his owner Allie. Hint...once the King of the downhill course at
#SantaAnitaPark
. Off for 22-months, he was the favorite in the 2016 San Simeon Stakes & WON! It’s
#BettysBambino
!
Happy Saturday morning from Betty’s Bambino. He has adjusted brilliantly to life as an OTTB. He’s out on the trails, walking through streams & galloping in his pasture with his buddy Tricks. His new mom says, “He’s PERFECT.”
GIVEAWAY
#4
Congratulations!
#Zenyatta
foaled a filly by Candy Ride on Sunday. To celebrate our love for & admiration of this great mare, tomorrow we will giveaway a
#BreedersCup
print, 10th Anniversary of her 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic Win and a keychain. Photo:
@LanesEndFarms
3 Helped San Luis Rey horse Lovely Finish with your donations. Suffered burns to her face and neck. ATFL paid vet bill for: vet exams, eye ointment to prevent infection, Gastrogard (intake increased because of added stress & additional meds in her body) & Legend for joints.
.
@Leopowellracing
, look at your handsome Soi Phet at
@Oldfriendsfarm
. We look forward to seeing him running in the pasture with his new friends. Michael, remember to give him the cookies
@SB4Vols
sent.
Happy St.Patrick’s Day! Let the Shenanigans begin! A good friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have. Thank you for following and supporting After the Finish Line.
#californiachrome
Photo credit:
@SkimTheRail
#ValentinesDayFoal
~ It's a boy!
#Ashleyluvssugar
has a baby brother. His mama, Ashley's Folly, foaled a healthy chestnut colt by Vronsky this morning at 12:30 am. Welcome to the world little one. Can't wait to meet you!
‘Twas the night before the Cali rain storms & all through the
@santaanitapark
barn, the pony horses were nestled all snug in their stalls while visions of
#MrsPasturesCookies
danced in their heads. When what to their wondering eyes should appear, their BFF with cookies to spare!
Happy to report that Betty’s Bambino arrived to his new home yesterday. I couldn’t be happier for him & his new “mom”, an OTTB advocate. Follow his adventures on Facebook, Betty’s Bambino goes East.