Retired Racehorse Spotlight: Flying Cayman

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Funny1991 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:55:59 GMT

I have adopted an ex race horse named Touch of Success and I got her last week and I love her so much

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Alicia McQuilkin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:58:54 GMT

It's great to see a OTTB running Poles and Barrels!! Shows a solidly sound horse and very intelligent animal...poles is much more reliant on an intelligent horse and excellent teamwork than it looks!

btw: for all you commenting on the helmet, barrel people don't wear helmets, unless they're 4-Her's and required to. And the likelihood of them going down/falling is really unlikely in a 10sec run, even in 25sec for poles.

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Horse Creek Thoroughbreds — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:05:28 GMT

We use lots of retired racehorses for ranch work and roping. Check out our program, Great Plains Thoroughbred Advantage, at www.horsecreektb.com. Our stallion, Finn McCool, competes in ranch rodeos and is a great rope horse. Check out the photos of our "Great Geldings" working cattle!

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Susan from VA — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:19:21 GMT

He has a kind eye, too! Not all thoroughbred horses who show western need to be in speed demon classes. My friend had a thoroughbred mare who would show in western pleasure and trail classes.

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GoldenBroom — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:11:50 GMT

Wonderful story. And to think this horse was a winner and still had to worry about going to the Killers. I hate wearing a helmet too. Good theory but we casual riders don't practice as often as we should.

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Dawn in MN — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:59:51 GMT

I read this article yesterday, and it was on my mind all day. I have always loved the articles that focus on other jobs for off-track Thoroughbreds. Most of them feature English riding disciplines. To over-generalize I have always thought that Thoroughbreds want, and need jobs to stay happy and healthy. I always ask if anyone knows how Thoroughbrds do in Western discipline games, and now I have my answer. As I suspected they are very good at it, *and* they like it. I am so happy to see this article, and I loved the pictures. Thank you Esther, Nikki and most of all Cayman for showing the world that the versatility and athleticism of the Thoroughbred isn't limited to the track or the English riding disciplines.

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Stellar Jayne — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:18:52 GMT

Wonderful story of heart by owner and horse! I'll repeat what other people have commented about - If you want to give Flying Cayman a forever home -Wear your helmet. I would be most unhappy if he found himself in a killer pen again!

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tbpartner43 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:18:35 GMT

Loved this story. I have a 7 year old OTTB in my barn. He is smart, loving, and good looking. He was a partnership horse who was claimed. I bought him when the owner dissolved his racing string. We still haven't found his notch, but he has a forever home with me. Please wear a helmet. It's too late after you have that fall.

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Rachel NH — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:51:27 GMT

Always thrilled to see TB's being all they can be...not just racing machines!

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Terry M. — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:25:50 GMT

Great story, but I agree, WEAR A HELMET! Which is cooler, not wearing a helmet or suffering a severe head injury? Helmets can't prevent all injuries, but they can prevent some, and could save your life.

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arcadiagirl — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:46:37 GMT

Very nice article and continued good luck with Flying Cayman. Very disappointed you are not wearing a helmet? What's with that???

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CatJ — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:06:54 GMT

Great article. If only all racehorses received such loving care after their careers were over. Thank you Nikki. Cayman's overbite is charming!