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2023 Kentucky Derby Horses

2023 Kentucky Derby Horses
Even Our furry clients are neighing about it!

It's Derby Fever at Countryside

We are so thrilled about the upcoming derby and can't wait to see the incredible athleticism and beauty of these magnificent horses on display! We hope you will join us in celebrating the 149th Kentucky Derby.

Join the Crowd-Source Fun:
Let’s Bet on the Derby Together.

Who do you think will win the Derby? Check out the horses on the left, then share your predictions on our Facebook page. We'll take the most popular responses and place a Derby bet on behalf of the Countryside community.  When we win 😉, we'll donate proceeds to The Retired Racehorse Project.
RECIPES

Secretariat's Mint Julep

Ingredients
2 oz. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz. chestnut liqueur
1 sprig of mint, for garnish
1 stalk of Virginia bluebells, for garnish

Preparation
Mix, then pour over a julep cup filled with crushed ice. Garnish with one sprig of mint and one stalk of Virginia bluebells.

Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned

Ingredients
2 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon
1 tsp. Sugar
1 Jigger Water
2 Dashes of Aromatic Bitters
Cherry and Lemon Peel for Garnish

Preparation
In an Old Fashioned glass add sugar and water.  Stir and dissolve sugar.  Add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters and 2 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon.  Stir, add ice and garnish with Cherry and Lemon Peel.

From Racing to Relaxing:

Celebrating our
Off-the-Track Thoroughbred clients

Derby week is here and we are excited to showcase some amazing off the track thoroughbreds we have the honor of caring for! Check out these inspiring stories of success and triumph.
Meet "Percy"

Percy ran a total of 8 races, winning her second ever race, and earned a total of $38,573 during her race career. Percy was rescued last year from a kill pen in Texas by her current owners, who have since done an amazing job bringing her back to health and retraining her for a new career in jumping!Percy's owners say, "P is a love bug, super floaty and wicked smart. She’s coming along beautifully, with her favorite girl & their trainer Katie Moniz Floyd at Somerset Stables Hunter/Jumper program". We look forward to continue watching them grow and succeed!
#kentuckyderby #derbyweek #ottb #thoroughbred #rescue #derbysuccess

Percy
Meet "Lily"

She's a gorgeous 2006 dark bay mare with quite a story.  Lily raced twice as a two-year old, and was sold off, only to be starved to near-death, twice.  She was rescued just in time, both times, and rehabbed.  Her current owners met her about five years ago, and with lots of love and patience, she is now their daughter's therapy horse.  She has a bad hip, but walks and trots just fine.  Cantering is painful, and jumping is out of the question.  She found her forever home and a new purpose.  OTTB's can do it all. This horse was abandoned, angry, and had no human to love her.  It took a little longer to bond with her current owners, but they did, and she will live the rest of her life them.  Lily is an incredibly intelligent animal, and has learned to trust again. 
#kentuckyderby #derbyweek #ottb #thoroughbred #rescue #derbysuccess

Lily

Meet Artemis Brown, "Brown"

Rescued from a kill pen in Louisiana as a late 2 year old after a starting gate accident in his first race.  Brown was given a year off to grow up and fill out. He was 16.1HH upon rescue and matured out at 17. HH.  His current owner rides and shows the "A's" with Stephanie Cummings at Pecan Lane Farms, Bishop, GA.  She says it has been a delightful adventure!

ARTEMIS
Meet "Rhodie"

Meet Rhodie, (Western Ridge) a 16h, 2015 OTTB gelding. He “failed” to be the racehorse Winchester Place Thoroughbreds hoped he would be, but his talent is perfectly suited to Eventing - with his eyes on the upper levels.
"Why do I love this tough, little horse…? Because he wants to succeed every bit as much as I do. There is so much heart, so much intelligence (sometimes too much), and so much athleticism. Here’s hoping he gets a shot at the blue and red numbers one of these days," shares Rhodie's owner, Anthropologist and trainer Aubrey Graham, of Kivu Sport Horses.
Rhodie is currently running Training level. The photos of Aubrey riding Rhodie are from this year. The "scruffy" photo is from when she got him off the retirement farm in December 2020, and his race photo is from 2018.

Rhodie circa 2018 racingRhodie circa 2020 when Aubrey rescued him
Rhodie flat work
Meet Brynn Pennington, Master OTTB 

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance estimates that over10,000 Thoroughbreds are retired from racing each year, and without suitable homes for these horses, many are sent to slaughter. That's why the challenge of retraining and finding homes for these horses is more important than ever.Thoroughbreds are smart and energetic. They can have a successful transition into a second career with skilled trainers and caring individuals.  
Enter Brynn Pennington, the head trainer at Pine Lane Farm in Conyers, GA with a Passion for Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds! Her love for these horses started with her own personal horse, American Soldier (akaBourbon), who shares the same sire as American Pharoah, the triple crown winner.  Throughout their post-track retraining journey, Brynn and Bourbon have faced their fair share of challenges and obstacles. However, Brynn's unwavering dedication and passion for her horse never faltered. Despite setbacks and difficulties, she remained patient, loving, and committed toBourbon's well-being and success. 

Brynn's approach to horse care and retraining has inspired many of her students to follow in her footsteps and give OTTBs the chance at a fulfilling life outside of racing. Her endless patience, forgiveness, and passion for these horses is what sets her apart. She's the first to notice if a horse takes one slight step wrong or coughs more than once, and she's vigilant in her care and responsibility for every horse in her barn. Brynn’s commitment and love have set a precedent for her students to continue on the same path of compassionate care for these amazing animals.  

What started with one OTTB, has now blossomed to 27 (you read that right, TWENTY SEVEN) OTTBs under the extraordinary care of Brynn and her students. 

At Countryside Veterinary Services, we want to thank Brynn for everything she does to ensure that each and every horse she cares for is happy, healthy, and well-loved. Brynn, you're a rockstar, and we're grateful for your incredible dedication to OTTBs!

Bryn Pennington, Pine Lane Farm

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