OTTBs; where to find them?

KatieMae · 09-04-2008, 07:37 AM

**I posted this in General Advice, as well, but being my fellow Floridians, I figured you guys might have some input as well

**

As plans to buy land and build a house roll forward, that time that I've been waiting for (buying a horse) is drawing closer.
So I figured, hey! Why not look now, and get an idea of whats out there..

What I REALLY want, is to take in an OTTB to potentially compete in dressage.
Now, I've looked at CANTER, and I've checked Bits & Bytes Farm..

The downside of CANTER, is that the closest sale barn to me is in PA...
And as far as Bits & Bytes Farm goes, well... I didn't see 1 mare for sale.
(Hey, what can I say? My best horse was a mare.)
Not to mention B&B is located in GA..

So my question is, where in FL can you find OTTBs?
I just can't see myself traveling to GA or PA when there could be a nice OTTB right here in FL for me..

Any info is much appreciated, as always

kanoo32 · 09-04-2008, 07:46 AM

I can always get horses off track when you want, you may have to wait a little while for exactly what you are looking for but I alway have them. Right now i have a 17' gelding that is grey, kind, sane and gorgeous..............

KatieMae · 09-04-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanoo32

I can always get horses off track when you want, you may have to wait a little while for exactly what you are looking for but I alway have them. Right now i have a 17' gelding that is grey, kind, sane and gorgeous..............

*choke* 17h!! Grey!!

*drool*

Ohhh man.. Why don't I have my land NOW?!!
That is almost EXACTLY what I'm looking for.
Tall is my main concern.. 16h and up.. I have long legs that make 15h horses look small.. haha

Wendy F · 09-04-2008, 09:45 AM

I know a friend that used to work with the prison system in Ocala. The inmates there on outside grounds rehabilitate the OTTB's and adopt out. He tried so hard to get me to come look and get 1 that was originallypurchased for 1/2 million.

I kept telling him I was a QH person. I can find out the info from him if you would like.

KatieMae · 09-04-2008, 09:59 AM

Wendy, I'd be interested in hearing about that..
Sounds like a neat program!

kanoo32 · 09-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Well, let me know when you are ready, I always have something around or know someone that is looking to get rid of something.

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09-04-2008, 07:37 AM
KatieMae Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: C.FLA Posts: 3,972	OTTBs; where to find them? I posted this in General Advice, as well, but being my fellow Floridians, I figured you guys might have some input as well As plans to buy land and build a house roll forward, that time that I've been waiting for (buying a horse) is drawing closer. So I figured, hey! Why not look now, and get an idea of whats out there.. What I REALLY want, is to take in an OTTB to potentially compete in dressage. Now, I've looked at CANTER, and I've checked Bits & Bytes Farm.. The downside of CANTER, is that the closest sale barn to me is in PA... And as far as Bits & Bytes Farm goes, well... I didn't see 1 mare for sale. (Hey, what can I say? My best horse was a mare.) Not to mention B&B is located in GA.. So my question is, where in FL can you find OTTBs? I just can't see myself traveling to GA or PA when there could be a nice OTTB right here in FL for me.. Any info is much appreciated, as always __________________ Slow down, everyone. You're moving too fast.

09-04-2008, 07:46 AM
kanoo32 Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,340	I can always get horses off track when you want, you may have to wait a little while for exactly what you are looking for but I alway have them. Right now i have a 17' gelding that is grey, kind, sane and gorgeous.............. __________________ Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!

09-04-2008, 09:45 AM
Wendy F Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 951	I know a friend that used to work with the prison system in Ocala. The inmates there on outside grounds rehabilitate the OTTB's and adopt out. He tried so hard to get me to come look and get 1 that was originallypurchased for 1/2 million. I kept telling him I was a QH person. I can find out the info from him if you would like. __________________ Breaking,Training,Raising Quality bred QH's Home of Blue Roan Stallion "Blue Woody Hancock" AQHA, NFQHA 96.63% Foundation www.wfquarterhorses.com "With God, there is 2 in the saddle. You will never ride alone again!"

09-04-2008, 09:59 AM
KatieMae Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: C.FLA Posts: 3,972	Wendy, I'd be interested in hearing about that.. Sounds like a neat program! __________________ Slow down, everyone. You're moving too fast.

09-04-2008, 01:02 PM
kanoo32 Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,340	Well, let me know when you are ready, I always have something around or know someone that is looking to get rid of something. __________________ Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!