Oro Rush retired sound from the track — he just wasn’t interested in running fast. He is a cute, flashy horse with a hunter-like look to him. We were really looking forward to working with Oro — but then a complication developed. Oro came in from the pasture one day with an irritated right eye. […]
Onahotstreak (nicknamed Little Filly) came to LOPE very underweight. She had intensely disliked the track environment and had been anxious there. Her race trainer adored her, but knew that she would never thrive at the track. So she donated her to LOPE. Little Filly has steadily gained weight and was given extra turnout time to […]
Levi has had a full letdown from the track (lots of pasture turnout time to “just be a horse”). He has a mild, well-healed bowed tendon. Earlier in November, our vets (Austin Equine Hospital) examined him and approved him to begin work. His tendon has been sound since he arrived at LOPE and has been […]
The Education of LOPE LOPE is approaching its 12-year anniversary in 2015. That’s an exciting milestone, especially when you consider how far LOPE has come since 2003. We’ve helped over 1000 ex-racehorses find new careers. Our work has morphed from a simple listing service to multiple adoption farms. Our latest growth has been in the […]
When you want to help your farrier with his job, but you don’t have opposable thumbs. Oro Rush is a LOPE permanent horse and seasoned intern instructor. He has the mischievous personality of a baby goat (only taller and more handsome). Oro loves to be the center of attention! He also has a kind heart and sweet nature under his prankster exterior. We love Oro! He makes everyone (especially Joe the farrier) laugh. #ororush #lopetx #ottb #teacher #friend #goodhorse #internslovehim #happyguy
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