Pixie.. .She has always been a very bottom line, don't mince words, #heavymetalmare

If the Rapture were real, all the dogs would've been taken.

Said hi to the pair of ravens that live here. I call them Bogie and Bacall because I first saw them perched on Studio 20, where The Big Sleep was shot. Could also have named them Bette and Paul, I guess.

Love walking around the WB lot this time of afternoon. The shadows are long, and it's quiet. Saw two extras from The Pitt in hospital gowns eating ice cream.

Hackleton getting his extra noogies and reassurance after a fabulous ride!

DV disliked water, but Pie's a total water baby!

There are some thoroughbreds who've had their own horsonal agendas their whole life. Nileist, son of Pioneerof The Nile, is one of them. He has his own #NileistLifestyle and we love him for it! Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Summer 2020. Pixie, then 24, got out of her pasture while Hackleton, then 12, was grazing the great lawn. She challenged him to a race and he couldn't resist! Here they are trotting to the track. K just watched in awe! Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Over time, Surfer learned to smile. More important, he felt he had a reason to smile. He's loved for who he is. His abilities are validated. He has room to roam, views to scan. Even insists on being out in storms. And we let him. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

What's interesting about Pie is once she tacks up, she's so proud to be tacked/riding. But tacking up is an issue for her. With our horses, we use as little tack as possible. If need be, we can add later, but it's usually never needed. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Hackleton is a horse who loves structure and quiet assurance that his work ethic is up to par. It always is. He gives 130%. His shivers do not bother him provided he's not anxious. Consistent exercise and 24/7 pasture living is key. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Can confirm, my OTTB loves XC and showjumping 🐎🐎

Pie has never been an alpha mare, nor does she aspire to be one. That caused hierarchy problems after DV's sudden passing. Pixie counsels Pie on pasture hierarchy to this day. Pixie knows things. Pie however, does not want that burden. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

DV had days where she would run and run in the pasture. Then she'd gather her knick knacks and start placing them. She was an alpha mare who liked her world specifically organized. And it made her thrive in her work and life. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Smoothie had all reasons not to ride, trot or canter again. His combined injuries/neglect suggested none of it was possible. His love of flat work combined w/ #TeamSmoothie's care for him allowed him to get back in the arena and ride. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Thoroughbreds are obviously excellent jumpers and can win against warmbloods in the lower jumper classes with ease, and even in some of the upper jumper classes. The key is positive, consistent retraining and fitness in horse and rider. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

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Mare coffee pagoda is open! Hackleton made French toast! Surfer made muesli and fruit! Pie made warm Cinny buns! Pixie made lox and bagels! Nileist made exploding cheese omelets! The tilt-a-whirl still doesn’t have working safety bars, so take that into account.

@gloriousalliance.bsky.social #DailyCornucopia

These horse could use some help. Heartbreaking (and the gods know there is so much heart break in the world), when many race horses are retired, they are shoved into a van with other terrified horses and shipped to Mexico where they become packaged meat.

Pie under a sparkle shower!

Hackleton Squeezy Buns!!!

When K and Surfer first rode together, he was so unused to being hugged, that he questioned it to begin with. Then it became ritual. Here he is when he was not quite sure about hugs.

Hackleton and Surfer grabassing... Surfer totally instigates both Hackleton and Nileist...

When a thoroughbred horse races until he's 10 yo, he deserves a retirement that takes into account all that comes w/ a long career. Hackleton's shivers are cared for as he has pasture, workouts, sun, & room to move. Quality of life. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Passerby: Would you say Nileist beats to his own drummer? K: I’d say he’s got his own orchestra! P: It doesn’t bother you? K: We allow each horse to develop their own horsonality. Makes them more confident at everything they do in life. Including high kicking with a rolling eye.

When Surfer figured out he was no longer going to be in a dark, viewless stall, & his forever job is teaching thoroughbreds how to jump correctly & comforting creatures who need it after his special ability was finally noticed. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

May all of us find someone to look at us with the intensity and passion with which Hackleton looked at DV. Belief in ourselves is one thing. When we've belief from others, it's one of the highest honors. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

I was bred to race. I raced 12 times. I won once. I made $5889. I was injured. I had nowhere to go. I found a home. I lived to age 27. I passed in my pasture with my human at my side. Not all of us are so lucky. Yet we are all priceless. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Smoothie: I love you. Me: I know. Smoothie latched on to me so we'd save him. I alerted K, who in turn got #TeamSmoothie into action. We all changed his life! And he gave us stories and memories forever. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Mare coffee pagoda is open! Hackleton made tuna sandwiches! Surfer made soft German pretzels! Pie made three bean salad! Pixie made peach cobbler! Nileist made exploding grilled cheese sandwiches! The pasture Tilt-A-Whirl ride is open, but the safety bars don't work.

1600 pounds, almost 18 hands over the rails, light as a feather. Surfer twinkle toes the rails. This is how he teaches our thoroughbreds to compress to the jump. He provides an example the thoroughbreds can look to learn the correct jump. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Whoever left the Jollyball out is going to get Suki's wrath...

A few of you asked about this horse.. K rode Promise for M before he was sold. I think he's still jumping in Canada now.

All our horses love visitors! Here is Hackleton in deep conversation with @murphyforever.bsky.social !

Passerby: *calls out* "Big beefy boy in small bareback pad!!!! Nileist: "I'm big boned." K: "You are my big, beefy boy and I love every centimeter of you in your cute bareback pad." Nileist: "Good, Momma... More carrots please."

Both Surfer and Nileist always practice their smiles…

At an estimated age of 28-30, taken from dental and physical examination, Pixie, a thoroughbred polo pony is retired to pasture, eats a special diet, listens to heavy metal music and abides by her own daily galloping routine. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Questioner: So you like hugging your horses? K: Absolutely. Pie, here, loves hugs after completing her workouts under saddle. Q: Are there horses who don't like hugs? K: Yes. Their preferences are as unique as human preferences. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Mare coffee pagoda is open! Hackleton made scrambled eggs! Surfer made avocado toast! Pie made apple crumble! Pixie made mixed berries! Nileist made exploding macaroni/tuna casserole! The bottomless beverage dispenser is running full blast!

Yoga. K got a lot out of it, I actually did too. It chiroed my back. #largeredhead

Here I am with my custom treat bag. As we can see, life was tough...

Me with my Desert Birds of Paradise, bougainvillea and Agave... I think I was 22-23 there...

Prophet seconds that. 🐴👍

I have a dream that all thoroughbreds can have the retirement I did. Help me out. Donate to Fresh Start Thoroughbred Life Care bit.ly/46ffF72

Like Surfer, I had my "I don't care" stance with my blindingly whitesocked rear legs...

Smoothie doing his barn rounds before settling into dinner himself.

Whenever some one needs a nudge to take on a challenge, send them Suki's speech!

K: Brushy, brushy, brush, brush! Nileist: Arf!

The classic grabass by Surfer and Nileist...