The Maker's Mark Secretariat Center is a non profit facility located in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. We are dedicated to reschooling, and showcasing the athleticism of the off track Thoroughbred so that they can go on and become ambassadors for the breed in second careers. We are also committed to educating the public about these wonderful horses: We welcome visitors of all ages, interns, and volunters . This blog publicizes unofficial updates on our horses and our programs. For more information, visit www,secretariatcenter.org or www.facebook.com/makersmarksecretariatcenter








Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Post-Thanksgiving Update

Our horses (and staff/interns/and volunteers) took the week off for the Thanksgiving holiday (with wonderful volunteers coming in to check on the horses out in their pastures and feed them of course :)

Susie Boy ("Cash") moved to Missouri as he was adopted by a beginner rider who dreams of becoming an accomplished equestrian-a nearby trainer will be continuing Cash's training while Cash trains his new owner in the joys of riding. Stalker ("Stalk") was also adopted and will soon be leaving for to Long Island to be a junior rider's show horse. We wish Cash, Stalk and their new owners the best of luck.

Un Amor Impossivel ("Bolivar") came back to us and is back up for adoption! Bolivar is a BIG (16.2 and big-boned), beautiful chestnut boy who will excel at eventing-he's 9 years old but needs a home where a patient, experienced rider can bring him along slowly (he came back to us from his last home resentful of a lot of leg).

McAndrews ("Mac") came from the same farm as Bolivar and is an even-bigger (17.2), just as beautiful bay that will make an excellent eventer or show horse someday (he's only 5)!

Bryan's Account ("Bryan") is a 7yo, 16hh bay that would make a nice project horse for an intermediate rider.

We will close for the winter in 16 days and these three horses+You Lucky Devil ("Lucky"), Ma Jouet ("Maggie"), Bilndots Big Peach ("Peaches"), and Twitchy Witch ("Twitch") still need to be adopted (or fostered). Please contact us if you or someone you know would be interested in coming out to see one of these horses!