Awareness of the outside world. Freedom Forum: Today’s Front Pages.
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Nibbles sent to several Standardbred rescues.
Why a Standardbred?
Why not?
Horse needs a second career. We need a horse. Sounds like a plan.
But seriously folks. We’ve heard good things from folks who have adopted jugheads, excuse me, Standardbreds.
Driving preinstalled? Plsthx.
Detoxing? We’ve had off-track horses. Previous Horse was straight off the track in his racing plates.
Cantering? Overrated. CDEs and starter events can both be done at a trot.
We’ve gone the athletic and talented route. Maybe this time we can get try.
“Standardbreds are often highly regarded for their willingness to learn, their enjoyment of work and their generally laid back natures.” Standardbred.org (UK): Standardbreds Off the Race Track.
“On the up side, there’s lots to like. Standardbreds are tough, athletic, intelligent, eager to please, and temperament-wise I have to admit they are way more tolerant and sensible than your average off-the-track Thoroughbred. (As a lifelong owner of OTTBs, I say that with love.).” Writing From the Right Side of the Stall: A Soft Spot for Standardbreds
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
First, a grey. Now, a standardbred. Wow. Life changes one, I guess. I’d still want an Arabian.
I have a friend who got an OTT Standy and his second career was being her ranch and sorting ride. Lived well into his 30’s and had a great life. Many in the western world rave about them as trail mounts, also. I wouldn’t discount them at all.
We had a Standard bred for about six weeks. She was sweet, trotted a heckuva lot, but for some reason my parents sold her. Good to read about this under-promoted breed. Also, thanks for the link to the Front Pages. I’m glad they’re still publishing somewhere, as AL doesn’t have much of that any more. MM