Spirit of Jericho: Soaring to new heights Posted on December 14, 2024, updated on December 15, 2024 by grace Landen Bury knew it was meant to be. Not long after the teenager and his parents arrived at the sprawling, picturesque 100-acre…
Lapochka: The People’s Horse Posted on November 23, 2024, updated on November 23, 2024 by grace TORONTO, November 22, 2024— An honest living isn’t always an easy living but when you show up to work every day with…
LongRun grads find ideal home at Hirondelle Estate Posted on October 3, 2024, updated on October 3, 2024 by grace TORONTO, October 3, 2024— Hirondelle Estate is 200 acres of unspoiled tranquility, a Xanadu for all, including the two ex-racehorses who call…
Pitching Fast comes home: “LongRun brought this special horse back to me” Posted on July 24, 2024, updated on July 24, 2024 by grace For years, Hannah Reynolds would gaze out the window of the Kentucky farm and envision the strapping chestnut gelding looking right at…
LongRun graduates provide hope and healing at EALC Posted on May 23, 2024, updated on May 23, 2024 by grace Danni Canfield can never quite tell who gets the most out of the interactions – the retired racehorses or those on the…
Time for former racehorse Belentime to shine Posted on April 8, 2024, updated on April 8, 2024 by grace The bay gelding saved his best for last on the racetrack, but Lauren Millet believes the best is yet to come for…
Out of the Blue: A Thoroughbred Retirement Story Posted on April 1, 2024, updated on April 1, 2024 by grace The smiles came quickly when Meghan Waller turned to her two young children and said, “Let’s go see Blu.” It had been…
A Dream Life For Silver Peak Posted on February 29, 2024, updated on March 18, 2024 by markmckelvie Carol Morison had no intention of adopting a horse that day at the farm five months ago – and then she heard…
To the ‘Moon’ and Back Posted on November 23, 2023, updated on November 24, 2023 by grace The story of Watery Moon is far more than an unassuming, fleeting life on the racetrack. It was a modest career, the…
Woodbine to host Aftercare Alliance Day Sunday Posted on October 4, 2023 by grace TORONTO, October 4, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment is pleased to welcome and recognize Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society as part…
Geaux Racing’s Inspiring Ownership Journey Posted on June 7, 2023, updated on June 7, 2023 by grace TORONTO, June 7, 2023 – It won’t be a winner’s circle photo, but the next picture Doug Allison takes with the affable grey…
Former Racehorses Soaring to New Heights Posted on March 9, 2023, updated on March 10, 2023 by grace TORONTO, March 9, 2023– It was only fitting that on this day Jim Phillips was spending his morning marvelling at the exploits…
The Search for Sunny Boy Posted on January 11, 2023, updated on January 17, 2023 by grace TORONTO, January 11, 2023 – Jillian Wainwright had all but given up on finding a riding horse she could connect with. Then…
‘Toga’ party to the good life at LongRun Posted on April 8, 2022, updated on April 8, 2022 by lbax Typically, it takes all of one glance for the convivial chestnut to make a lasting impression. Every moment spent with the Saratoga…
The Good Life For ‘Portsie’ Posted on December 22, 2021 by lbax For Wendy Muir, the horse that’s overcome the odds is the gift that keeps on giving. Ports N Porsches, or ‘Portsie,’ to…
The People’s Champ Finds His Forever Home Posted on December 8, 2021 by lbax It was a banner day, literally and figuratively, for the beloved champion and those who had gathered to welcome him to his…
Chart-topper: Pink Lloyd goes out a winner Posted on November 27, 2021, updated on November 27, 2021 by lbax TORONTO, November 27, 2021 – Pink Lloyd, one of Canada’s greatest and most beloved sprinters, ended his remarkable career with a gutsy…
