Helping Lost and Found

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Somethingroyal — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:41:27 GMT

When an owner submits a receipt to the Jockey club. Why can't there be a clause included in the signed contract. That when an owners horse is retired from racing. He/she will provide financial care for the horse for the rest of it's life? If the breeders aren't going to cut back the stallions books. Perhaps by legally binding owners to take financial responsibility will help reduce the number of foals born each year.

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Esther Marr — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:16:35 GMT

morris dale stiles: if you go to www.lfhr.org/forms.shtml there is an application that you can fill out to start the adoption process. Good luck!

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Lauren — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:37:49 GMT

I learned how to ride on many horses from LFHR, as my home barn is one of the retraining centers for many horses that they rescue. This is an excellent organization -- thank you for posting this!

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morris dale stiles — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:11:33 GMT

i keep hearing about this program, but never hear or see any guide lines about, how to adopt a horse.i might be interested in a horse to retrain for barrel racing &pole bending.

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Freetex — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:52:36 GMT

Horse Racing as we know it could return as The Sport of Kings if only a small portion of each purse was provided for thoroughbred retirement and new careers. That being said, I will donate and do what I can as a fan of horse racing and love of all horses.

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Truth — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:46:24 GMT

I will get in touch with Kelly as I live not far away and have a small farm that I would like to turn into a TB rescue operation. I have 2 exracers and THEY ARE WONDERFUL! Last nite I watched Truth gallop the pastures whinnying his head off, doing his airs above the ground and just being happy to be alive. He's 20 now and still going strong. Wish I HAD THAT MUCH ENERGY!! Ollie is more layed back, but even he was galloping with Truth last nite. If you have the place and a little money, get an OTTB, they are WONDERFUL and guaranteed to make ya feel young again!

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LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:15:41 GMT

Please donate and help save the horses if you can financially afford to. People need to keep all horses from the horrendous hell of a meat pen. All humans deserve life as everyone no matter what their situation has something to offer and horses are no different. Horses that have given so much don't deserve to be tossed away. PLEASE HELP THE HORSES if you can. God bless everyone who touches the life of a horse with love.

LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri

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Glenis — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:08:56 GMT

I have adopted a retired Thoroughbred in October after 22 years without a horse. I thought at the time that I probably needed my head examined...if I wanted to get back into horses why not a well trained older horse to get my feet wet again...no I take a horse almost right off the track. He is wonderful and it is the best decision I have made in a while. He is like a 1200 pound puppy now. When I brought him to the barn most people did not want to approach him because of the bad reputation that off track Thoroughbreds have, he has won everyone over with his personality. In my opinion, anyone that can and is willing and able to put the effort in, should adopt one, while it takes time and sometimes they can be a bit hard on you, the rewards are endless.

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OldDog — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:38:44 GMT

They need our help. Let's all send some help and good wishes to Lost and Found.

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nina — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:09:24 GMT

Send them a donation.I did. We owed the horses a happy life after giving us so many exiting moments in their racing careers.

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Robin from Maryland — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:45:52 GMT

Wonderful work and compassion to give back to so many that gave us enjoyment. What we need is more folks like the Zitos. God Bless everyone.

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badtrip — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:36:08 GMT

i think a small percentage of each purse even if its 1 or 2% should be dispersed to these rescue groups