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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 [...]
It’s time for the third chapter in Shadow’s story. A true warhorse, Shadow knew how to push for victory at the wire. But hardship/crisis had created much damage. Shadow had become troubled, even dangerous at times. With time and patience, Shadow began to slowly make progress at LOPE. But In a series of unexpected events, Shadow suddenly had to face his worst fears.
Would he prevail – or slip back into intense trouble? The outcome was deeply moving and changed Shadow’s life (as well as many others). To understand why, please read the third chapter of his story here: mailchi.mp/lopetx/shadow-warrior-a-heros-tale-3235509
Warhorses like Shadow are extra deserving yet often overlooked. Yet they are so valuable as teachers for future industry leaders as well as at-risk youth. We have started a campaign to raise $20,000 by 12/31 so we can take in more warhorses in 2019. We’ve reached 50% of the goal already, thanks to generous supporters!
Your donation this year would help us continue programs that made a significant difference in Shadow’s life. Pls see the end of the chapter for more details on how to help.
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