1980 bay Quarter Horse mare. 15.3 hands. Abby has been well trained as a Western Pleasure and Clinician's horse. She has been retired and is very happy being a companion for Cruise Control, a young Thoroughbred gelding.

1985 Arabian gelding. Grey, roan. 15.2 hands. Great personality. Trained Western. Ahab is a pleasure/trail horse and a family pet.

Angel’s Band. “Angel”

1989 unregistered Thoroughbred mare. Blood bay. 15 hands. Trained English. Working Hunter. Angel is retired from showing, and enjoying a low key life as a pleasure horse.

Angel has been placed with M. Wilson of Ohio

Bob

1986 Belgian gelding. Palomino. 16 hands. Schooled to drive in one, two and three horse hitch, conestoga wagon, field plow. Has been in parades, on trails, in exhibitions, and recently was on loan to TREC as a therapy and vaulting/gymnastics horse. Bob just found his forever home with a wonderful family and will be a family pet and be ridden on trails and for pleasure.

Bob has been placed with H. & P. Beihoff & family of PA

Doll

1997 Thoroughbred mare. 15.3 hands. bay. Kind. Great personality. Loves trails. Doll is a pleasure/trail horse.

Doll has been placed with Lucy, Thor Bjor, Becky and Josh of Pennsylvania

"Babs" (RESCUE)

1991 Appaloosa mare. 15 hands. Leopard. Babs is a very nice horse, and a lovely mover. She was ridden Western until about three years ago, then not handled much. She is kind, sensible and easy to get along with. Babs will be reschooled for pleasure and trail riding.

Babs has been placed with C. & C. Minnick & family of Pennsylvania

Beauty Babe. “Beauty”

1991 registered miniature horse mare. 42 inches tall. Beauty has been shown, jumped and driven.

Beauty has been placed with Emalee Schmiedel & Family of Pennsylvania

Beta

1989 dun Quarter Pony mare. 14.1 hands. Well schooled Western. Professional when asked to work. Nice girl.

Beta has been placed with L. Snyder of Pennsylvania

Betherunner. "Max"

1988 Chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Max is a former Show Hunter, Lesson Horse, and great teacher. Max is going to continue teaching and having fun with his new friend, Mackenzie, at his new home.

Max has been placed with A. Hargeder of Pennsylvania

Bo Knows Joe. "Joe"

1990 Warmblood gelding. 16.1 hands. Brown. Joe is a former jumper and is very well trained. Joe is learning Parelli Natural Horsemanship Training.

Joe has been placed with S and C Clark of Kentucky

Joe and Sue worked with Linda Parelli in November 2005 in a special course at their Florida facility

Boyle Heights Kid. "Boy".

(Tinner's Way - Sculpture (FR)) 1998 bay Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Boy retired from racing due to a check ligament injury and a slight bow. Boy is a beloved pet and will be a pleasure horse for his new family.

Boy has been placed with A. Davis-Morgan of Pennsylvania

Boy started showing this year and received a 1st and 6th in their first show! In their second show, they won a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th! Congratulations!

Cajun Peppa "Cajun".

(Wayne's Crane - Cajun Dust) 199 bay Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Star, LH coronet. Cajun retired with a knee injury that was aggravated when he wasn't properly cared for after sustaining the injury at the track. As a result, he's got a large L knee. He's sound for light riding, and has a tremendous personality. Cajun is one of a kind and a wonderful horse to have around.

Cajun has been placed with C. & C. Oleski & family of Pennsylvania

Cardiolargo. "Largo".

(Noble Advocator(ARG) - Fallene) 1986 dark brown Thoroughbred gelding. 15 hands. Largo was a hunter, barrel horse, Western Pleasure horse (Saddle Club) and is now a pleasure horse and buddy.

Largo has been placed with C. and J. Haugh of Pennsylvania

Catch This T. "T".

(Foreign Survivor - Take the Avenue) 1993 dark brown Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Gentle temperament, kind, wonderful manners, well trained. Trained in 1st level Dressage to date.

T has been placed with E. Squibb and Family of Ohio

2004 Update: T and Angela just won two ribbons in their first show! A second in Enqlish Equitation and a fourth in Hunter Hack - Congratulations!

Chase

1994 Thoroughbred mare. 15 hands high. Kind, gentle. Rescued from a negligent owner. Now, fit and healthy. Chase is a pleasure horse and companion.

Chase was placed with C. & D. Saul of Pennsylvania

Chief Atreyu Hi Hope "Jake"

1994 Appaloosa gelding. Roan, 16.2 hands. Jake was trained for Walk/trot/canter and lead line. He excels at walk/trot and took 2nd place in Pennsylvania District 4-H in walk/trot in 2002 with his donor. Jake is continuing his work with his new family.

Jake has been placed with D. Baselj and family of Pennsylvania

Chrisse's Dream "Nipper".

(Shadow Class - Im Dreamy) 1991 sorrel Paint gelding. 16 hands. Retired from competition due to a tendon injury in L hind ankle. Well trained WP. Nipper is a trail horse for his new family.

Nipper has been placed with C. Minich & family of Pennsylvania

Concrete Charlie "Charlie"

(Steve's Big Deal - Cinesphere) 1995 dark brown Thoroughbred gelding. 16.2 hands. Charlie has had some hunter training. A tendon injury halted Charlie's racing career, but after he had time to heal, he started jumping, and liked it. Charlie is a pleasure and trail horse for his new family.

Charlie has been placed with K. Crawford & family of New Jersey

Count On Ed. "Ed"

(Count On Steve - Queen of Briarwood). 2003 Thoroughbred stallion (gelded 04/19/07 after donation) Bay. 16 hands. Blaze, LH sock. Ed retired sound. Just didn't want to race. Superb personality. Ed will begin schooling for Dressage once he recovers from his surgery.

Ed has been adopted by K. & S. Long of Pennsylvania

County Treasurer. "CT"

(Bionic Prospect - Joy's Fool). 1996 Chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. Trained predominantly for Dressage, after a rhino shot, CT developed head shaking syndrome. His donor could manage the condition with medication, but riding was unpredictable, so she needed to find him a new home. "K." flew to Massachusetts to meet CT, and fell in love with him. He's doing very well in his new home, hasn't had an episode of HSS to date, and Katie has been riding him regularly.

Click here to read more about HSS .

CT has been placed with K. Cirillo of Pennsylvania

Cowboy. "Stetson"

1997 dark brown Thoroughbred or Thoroughbred cross. 16.1 hands. Small star. Stetson came to us due to blindness in one eye, and an inability for him to cope with the lack of vision (he was a show jumper prior to coming to our organization). A professional trainer, Lori O'Neil offered to retrain him, and after spending just a short time with him, fell in love with him and asked if she could adopt him. Within two months he was trail riding with her, no longer shying to the point of unseating his rider, and he fell for Lori as well. What a great beginning for a horse who had to end his career in the show ring.

Stetson has been placed with L. O'Neil of Pennsylvania

Curly

1991 bay Thoroughbred mare. 15.2 hands. No markings. Curly was well schooled English and goes Western as well. Nice horse for trails or showing.

Curly has been placed with K. Kreda of NY

Daisy

1998 Appaloosa mare. 15 hands. Strawberry roan, blaze, two stockings, two socks. Ridden Western. Very sweet horse. Will make a wonderful trail horse.

Daisy has been placed with H. Neumann of NY

Diplomatic Bid “Dippy”

(Diplomat Way – Honest Bid) 1980 dark brown Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Raced several years, then went on to career as English pleasure horse, and working hunter.

Doodles

Approximately 1977 year old POA. 12 hands. Gentle and kind, Doodles came to us via a woman who purchased her at an auction. She would certainly have met her demise if it hadn't been for Nancy. Doodles was blind, and was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma shortly after her arrival, but had a wonderful year with her adoptive family.

Doodles had been placed with J. Hynford of Western Pennsylvania.

Ellie

2000 Chestnut Saddlebred filly. 16 hands. Gentle, kind, and curious. Ellie was rescued at an auction as a baby by her donor. Ellie is a family pet at her new home.

Ellie has been placed with S. and J. Egli of Pennsylvania

Elmer

1988 Thoroughbred gelding. Grey. 16.2 hands. Elmer has the patience of a saint as he was used as a horse to teach children about grooming and horse care at a camp before entering our program. Elmer is a pleasure horse/companion for his new family.

Elmer has been placed with J. Petrilak of Pennsylvania

Emmett

1993 Appaloosa gelding. Grey roan. 14.3 hands. Emmett has been a school horse and show horse. He's well schooled at both the English and Western Disciplines. He has found a wonderful home where he's doted on and ridden for pleasure.

Emmett has been placed with M. Santarelli & family of PA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG0EnyeIPRo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqj4pATgnWg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOCKOPa9t5Q

Fancy

1991 grey Arabian mare. Beautiful girl. Kind. Willing, Honest. Can carry the wee ones on lead line, or can be a horse you can have fun with in the ring. She's well schooled in both English and Western disciplines, and has a lovely transition between gaits. She's forgiving and just a real joy to be around.

Fancy has been placed with K. Kreda of New York

Forever Amber. "Amber"

1991 Thoroughbred mare. Chestnut. 16 hands. She is a great teacher and very patient and forgiving of her rider. She's done showing, jumping, Dressage, pleasure riding, ring work, and trail riding. Amber is a great horse for a confident advanced beginner.

Amber has been placed with M. Deininger & family of Ohio

Frank

1988 bay Standardbred gelding. 14.2 hands. No markings. Frank was originally rescued by Equine Advocates in NY. Susan Wagner, their founder, asked me if I would find him a home, and we did. Frank can do it all and anyone can ride him. He'll stop at intersections without being asked, and even dynamite hasn't spooked him! He'll do anything you ask of him, even if he really doesn't want to, and he'll do it with the attitude of a seasoned professional. Frank has been adopted by a family who are somewhat new to riding, and he will be the perfect teacher.

Frank has been placed with J. & L. Scott of Pennsylvania

See a video clip below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWVyVIj1SAc

Note: The young riders at the end of the video are all FIRST TIME RIDERS in this clip.

Gee I Forgot

(Interco - Secregaze by Secretariat) 1991 Chestnut Thoroughbred gelding, Gee raced through age ten and came off the track sound. He has a great personality, and is a willing worker. Gee is schooling to jump and will be participating in a number of horse shows in 2006.

Gee has been placed with J. Trabbold of Pennsylvania

Jessica and Gee attended their first show in May, 2006 and placed 1st and 6th! Congratulations!

12 3

Gold Deputy. "Gambit”

(Mane Minister – Gold Line Miss) 1994 chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Superb disposition. Extremely personable. Came off track with pulled R front Suspensory. Has since healed, and has transitioned easily into a pleasure horse/ Western Pleasure and show prospect.

Goldie (aka Gambit) has been placed with C Egidio and family of New Jersey

Gambit is our current "cover boy" and was featured in a John Lyons clinic in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo and Theatre Equus February 25, 26 and 27, 2005. He also spent two months at Clinton Anderson's farm in Belle Center, Ohio in Spring 2005.

Gambit completed his schooling at Clinton Anderson's Training Center in July 2005.

Shortly after their schooling at Clinton's Training Center, Logan and Gambit went to their first show and took home quite a few ribbons! Gambit and Donn brought home two Blues!

Congratulations everyone!

Numbered Photos: 1.Gambit, Donn, Logan and ribbons; 2.Clinton Anderson, Gambit & Morgan - Clinton's apprentice, and Gambit's instructor; 3.Gambit and ribbons

He's Got Charm. "Charm”

(Prospector’s Gamble – Secreto’s Success) 2001 grey Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Sound. Just didn't want to run. Charm will be schooled for Dressage.

Charm has been placed with L. Snyder of Pennsylvania

Hidden Risk. “Risk”

(Prospector’s Gamble – Secreto’s Success) 1997 grey Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Risk came off the track with a minor pull in R front knee. Risk is kind and willing. Risk is being schooled to be a patrol horse, and is currently a pleasure horse and family pet.

Risk has been placed with J. Lenhart of Pennsylvania

High Index. "Dex"

(Above Normal - Lady Kiri) 1998 dark brown Thoroughbred gelding. 16.3 hands. White hairs on forehead. Dex came off the track with bone chips in L front knee. Surgery to remove them was successful and he has moved on to a new career as a successful show horse with his new family. Dex is kind, generous and attentive and adored by his new family.

Dex has been placed with H. and P. Beihoff of Pennsylvania

Dex has been in two shows in 2004 and has won ribbons in both! He seems to love the eventing and obviously loves showing.

Dex just completed his third show this month (August, 2005) and brought home two Blues, a Third, a Fourth and Reserve Champion!

Dex showed for the first time on 4-8-06, and took home a Reserve and Grand Champion in addition to several other ribbons in the show!

Dex continues to wow the judges and crowd at South Branch!

Pete's update: The week of August 7 was a busy one for Dex and Jesse, with one show on the 9th and another on the 12th. And they did very well. They moved up in Class the past three shows and have been competing in the Children's Hunter Division and the Bit More Tack Division which consists of 3 courses of 8 jumps with a lot of bending. They competed against horses that have been doing this for years. In a field of 17 horses, they placed 4th! What a great accomplishment for them! We are sooooooooo proud. Jesse has been working with him for about a year and a half now and they have come so far in a short amount of time.

Dex shares his massage Therapist, Cindy McVey, with 2nd place Preakness finisher, Hard Spun.

Dex has been featured in several articles in local papers, the latest story coming from the Lancaster New Era prior to the 2007 Kentucky Derby.

Congratulations to all!

Horatius

1988 Dark brown Thoroughbred mare. 16 hands. Star. Horatius is well schooled in Western and English disciplines and is a great trail horse. She's very intelligent and very opinionated, and a doll to be around.

Horatius has been placed with N. & G. Wilson of NY

Iriquois Hills. "Beau"

(Tentiltwo - Going for Baroque) 1997 brown Thoroughbred gelding. Beau was rescued by Equine Advocates of New York in April. He had been sent to an auction in Sugarcreek, Ohio, well known for selling horses for slaughter, and was rescued as part of an undercover investigation of the slaughter industry by WTAE-TV and Paul VanOsdol in Pittsburgh. After a thorough research of his racing history, it is believed that he was just not fast enough at the track, as he is perfectly sound. The brief time he and Lily (see below, and also rescued from the same auction) spent in the holding pens, and the auction ring, was unpleasant to say the least, and left emotional scars that needed to begin healing before they would trust people again. Beau and Lily were adopted and are enjoying their lives as family members of Idle Hour Farm. Beau began schooling as a jumper on August 4, 2001. He is now competing at the Grand Prix level. Quite an accomplishment.

Beau placed in the National Horse Show the weekend after Thanksgiving 2003 in Wellington, Florida What an accomplishment!

Beau placed in the 2004 National Horse Show in Wellington, after Thanksgiving.

Beau continues his career in 2005 and is jumping big over 4'6".

Beau was one of three horses featured in a great feature story in "Florida Horizons" magazine in 2004 published by LGD Enterprises. The focus was on the abilities and potential for a second career for ex racehorses.

Thanks, Len and Allene for a great story!

Beau has been placed with A. Simmons of New York

Beau was rescued by Equine Advocates

Iron Clad Case. "Case"

(In Case - Checkout Counter) 1998 bay Thoroughbred gelding. 16 hands. Case has a fabulous personality. He is kind, laid back, gentle and honest. Case came off the track with a slab to L front knee. Case is a pleasure and trail horse for his new family.

Case has been placed with J. Christopher of Pennsylvania

Jackson. "Jack"

1985 dark brown Thoroughbred gelding. Well trained English. Can be ridden by beginners. Jackson has found a new career with Therapeutic Riding of Erie County (TREC) as a therapeutic riding horse.

Jack has been placed with S and D Moczulski for TREC of Pennsylvania

Jackson passed away on 8-30-07 due to chronic laminitis

Jagger

1988 Percheron-Morgan gelding. 15.1 hands. Black. Jagger was used as a trail horse before coming to our program. He is kind and gets along well with other horses. Jagger is a beautiful boy with a very nice personality.

Jagger has been placed with C. Castor of Michigan

Jay's Mistake. "Ali"

(High Echelon - Riddle Lisa) 1983 grey Thoroughbred gelding. 16.1 hands. Great teacher, Former working hunter and racehorse. Retired from jumping in 1995, but not ready to retire by any means. Ali is a pleasure horse, and will also enter several local horse shows just to make him happy, as he loves to work. For Ali, work will keep him young at heart. Ali is now a special needs horse as he was diagnosed with Cushing's in 2003, but he is doing very well, and should have many good years left with his new family.

Ali has been placed with G. Fay and family of Pennsylvania

Ali has his own web site:

http://www.geocities.com/baskmidnightshadow/Alspage.html

For information about Cushing's Disease, go to our Medical Links page.

Josh The Manosh. "Josh"

(Buckaroo - Secret Signal) 1994 Chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. 16.2 hands. Josh was a local media draw during his racing career in NJ and DE, and retired with some soreness in RF ankle. He will be a pleasure/trail horse with his new family.

Josh has been placed with D. & E. Conley of Pennsylvania

Kardiac Kid. "Kidd"