Saving Cheerio - Friends of Ferdinand Racehorse Rescue

[twilightlover8990]

I GO TO BARBMFARM AND I KNO CHEERIO AND HIS OWNER!!!!

[myprophet1]

not just TB's. I have an older arab off track, tho I have worked with TB's also. My arab is calm, smart, road safe, and hates the trails:) Started clicker trng some mths back and he is SOO clever. There are also QH's out there off-track. They all suffer the same, misunderstood after track life, & too much a "commodity" for the time & $. So much talent being lost, sad:( Keep up the wonderful work you do!

[MsKenzie999]

i go to barbM farms hahahha it was menchined at the end :)

[SweetestCinBabe]

Thank you for saving him! Can't they convict horse slaughters? It's against the law..do you know why more isn't being done to save horses? My heart goes out to every abuse, neglected, starved horses, pomies...animals..period.

[FabulousBet]

We have a retired racehorse, we put in tons of groundwork hours, and - she is very very high strung with lots of temperament - now we enjoy cross country rides, fast, wild, good, and safe. She has become a trusting and trusted companion, friend, mind-reader. Of course, we had our drawbacks, but now she is like a dream come true.

[nails0000]

I bought an ex race horse for $450, that had a bowed tendon from racing.

After a spell in the paddock, he was perfect as a trail riding horse, i could ride him along busy roads on a loose rein, he still galloped when i asked him to.

Like Cheerio, my horse had the kindest eyes.

Unfortunantly at the time i didnt realise just how good natured he was, i sold him on to a young girl..... :(

[MsKenzie999]

i lease a retired racehorse that bowed his tendons too but he bowed both of them in his front legs

[PonyFreaks]

Sad story w/ a great ending.

[wiggilywoo]

smart horse, well done

[AllieAddis]

This is awesome. I am seriously considering adopting a TB from Friends of Ferdinand myself! His name is Highway Hero and he sounds great. I was wondering though, were there any problems you came across. I was told I will probably have to teach him to back, neckrein, and maybe even help him on turning right. Was there any other things like that you came across? Also, I work at a horse farm and my boss is good friends with Dr. Blackwell and we also use her. She is great. Good luck with Cheerio!

[regage162]

What aw wonderful story!

[ousta2]

This brought tears to my eyes. As the owner of an ex-racer I am so glad to hear when they get great homes. He is beautiful.

[hersheyluva]

how is his hoof know, Like what can he do just flat or does he jump?

[Indio156]

Horse racing is a sadistic, inhumane "sport" which should univerally be banned. It hurts the horses, and the jocks aswell (forced eating disorders).I know, because I had a relative who worked in the trade, but quit, cuz he couldn't live with himself.

[tikidikidoo]

Cheerio is beautiful. I wish all horses were as lucky.

[lilneigh92]

gosh sorry

[lilneigh92]

how sweet!beautiful filly:0

[GloriaTWH]

I have a mare That has been diagnosed navicular but can't afford the operation to fix it. Can you tell me of clinics or vets that will help? Maybe a school for vets that would take her?

[friendsofferdinand]

Try finding a journeyman farrier, or a farrier that specializes in corrective work. You may be able to manage your horse with help from a skilled professional.

[shutterbug29]

WOW...This almsot made me cry.. how sweet it's really good to know that there is still some good people left in this world of ours

thanks for posting this {5 stars}

[GreatPyrite]

Atleast that racetrack gives th horses a chance with an auction. At Tampa Bay Downs, there is no auction. At the end of the season, the unwanted horses are left behind in their stalls for the killers to pick up. They don't get a second chance.

[Machbragal]

We slaughter hundreds of thouands of horses each year in this country -- to be eaten overseas by humans. Please contact your Representatives and ask them to co-sponsor HR 503 and ask your Senators to co-sponsor S311 -- help us ban the slaughter of horses; support the American Horse Slaughter Protection Act.

[sarritta]

way to go guys.. What aheart warming story... keep up the good work