friends of ferdinand inc. over 10 years of success
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Friends of Ferdinand is an Indiana based non-profit that is dedicated to the aftercare, transitioning and adoption of retired racehorses into 2nd careers. This magazine highlights some of our success stories since our beginning in 2005.TRANSCRIPT
Friends of Ferdinand Inc.Over 10 years of success, right here in Indiana
Friends of FerdinandFAST FACTS
• The ONLY equine welfare 501c3 organization in Indiana dedicated to retired racehorses• Founded in 2005
• Dedicated to Indiana -80% of our horses are IN bred and/ or raced.• Last year, 98% of our grants and donations went to the horses• Guidestar Gold Level recognized for non-profit accountability and transparency• Nationally Recognized
• The ONLY equine organization in IN to be evaluated and accredited by a 3rd party focusing on: 1. Operations/management2. Education3. Horse health-care
management4. Facility standards and
services5. Adoption policies and
procedures.
Assess and Rehabilitate Injuries• Attending Veterinarians: Dr. Angela
Blackwell, DVM and Dr. Chuck Savini, DVM• Executive Director: Dr. Angela Demaree,
DVM• Purdue University
Retrain for 2nd Careers• Central facility for retraining and
adoption• Professional Eventing Trainer – Lori
Miller• Internship Program
Adopt• Adopted horses can always come back to
us, for any reason• Choose our adopters carefully resulting in
an almost 100% rate of successful adoptions, year after year.
What we are doing
What we could do
Transition 75-100 horses per year.
25-30+ horses in the program
All of our facilities and stalls are filled
Be able to accept more horses, more readily and not have to say “no” as often.
Promote Indiana
Education opportunities for people interested in racing and the horse industry
Large, year round clients supporting vets, Purdue Shelby County facility, farriers, agri-businesses etc.
Transition 20-25 horses per year
10-12 horses in the program at any given time
20 -25 open stalls at any given time.
Funding
Without the Breeders, Owners and Trainers there would be no OTTBs for the rest of us to enjoy in their 2nd Careers.
We are Thoroughbred Lovers, both on and off the track.
Enjoy some of our successes. They are your successes too.
Aah Aah ChewIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: Tianna Richardville
Retiring Owner: Tianna Richardville
Ambassador MaxIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Kim Hammond
Retiring Owner: Jerry Carden
Breeder: Swifty Farms
AngelRescued in 2007Her tattoo was faded and could not be read. JC name is not known.
Our only permanent resident until her passing in 2016Angel’s care was funded by the Brennan Equine Welfare Fund, private donations and adoption fees.
Aprilia On TourIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2014Retiring Trainer: Geraldine Rodack
Retiring Owner: Geraldine Rodack
Breeder: Christine Caggle
ArtilleryKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2014
Retiring Trainer: William M. Howard
Retiring Owner: Wayward Winds Stable
Breeder: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
As HimselfFlorida Bred
Retired in 2007, facilitated by Diana Baker and the PA Race Fund
Retiring Trainer: George R. Albright
Retiring Owner: Fortunato Racing LLC
Breeder: D. Whalen & Suzanne Sharra-Maxwell
Big Al’s ChoiceLouisiana Bred and Worked in Indiana
Retired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: R. Gary Patrick
Retiring Owner: R. Gary Patrick
Breeder: D. Stefan A. Tolin
Big Blue CountryIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2014
Retiring Trainer: Tianna Richardville
Retiring Owner: Fritz L. Albright
Breeder: Fritz L. Albright
Bigg MoeIndiana Bred
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Jonathan W. Meredith
Retiring Owner: Jonathan W. Meredith
Breeder: Jonathan W. Meredith
Big Sur BeachIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2016Retiring Trainer: Michael E. Lauer
Retiring Owner: Penny S. Lauer
Breeder: Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM
BisqueIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2016
Retirement facilitated by a fan who began following Bisque while he raced in Indiana.
Breeder: Marvin A. Johnson
Blazen HoneyIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Manuel Wooten
Retiring Owner: Ruby Mitchell
Breeder: Linda Huneycutt
Celtic SpiritKY Bred
Rescued in 2010 from another Indiana Equine Rescue
Retiring Trainer: Melvin Frame
Retiring Owner: Melvin Frame
Breeder: William Kelley
Cheers to GloryKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2005
Retiring Trainer: Duane Swingly
Retiring Owner: Duane Swingly
Breeder: James D. Haley
Cliff DivinKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2012
Retiring Trainer: Ivan Vazquez
Retiring Owner: Haverkamp Megson Racing
Breeder: Grapestock LLC
Cowboy RocksIndiana Bred
Retired in 2012
Retiring Trainer: Kim Hammond
Retiring Owner: Everett R. Hammond
Breeder: Everett R. Hammond
Dangerous WarriorFlorida Bred
Donated in 2015 by a private owner
Retiring Trainer: Michael Love
Retiring Owner: Michael Love
Breeder: Red Oak Farm Inc
Diamond DangoIndiana Bred
Surrendered by non-race owner to Hancock County, Indiana Animal Care and Control in 2015
Breeder: Gail Diane Riggs
Dixie SaltshakerIndiana Bred
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: MC Roberts
Retiring Owner: MC Roberts
Breeder: MC Roberts
DotIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2014
Retiring Trainer: Michael Lauer
Retiring Owner: Penny Lauer
Breeder: Tommy Wente Jr
Double DotsIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Denny Bland
Retiring Owner: Denny Bland
Breeder: James and Vickie Riddle
Fantasia LightFlorida Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2012
Retiring Trainer: Gary Patrick
Retiring Owner: Darrell L. Lawrence
Breeder: JD Farms
Fantastic MadameIllinois Bred
Retired in 2013
Retiring Trainer: Geraldine Rodak
Retiring Owner: Geraldine Rodak
Breeder: 77 Double Lucky Ltd.
Fast FloydIndiana Bred
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Unraced
Retiring Owner: Fritz L. Albright
Breeder: Fritz L. Albright
FreeburnKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Janey Adams
Retiring Owner: Derby Spirit Farm LLC
Breeder: Freeburn Stables, Darby Dan Farm & Bill Nicholls
Friendly NeighborIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: Bert Crawford
Retiring Owner: Crawford and Crone Racing Stable
Breeder: Nancy Crone
General AtheniumKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Rescued in 2009 from neglect
Retiring Trainer: James O. Garrison
Retiring Owner: James O. Garrison
Breeder: Will Wolford
GennyriskIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2015
Retiring Trainer: Tianna Richardville
Retiring Owner: Fritz Albright
Breeder: Fritz Albright
Ghazi RoseIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2005
Retiring Trainer: Esta Earlywine
Retiring Owner: Virgil and Esta Earlywine
Breeder: David Neiman
Good and GameNY Bred
Came to FFI in 2011 from the Exceller Fund for Adoption and Retraining
Retiring Trainer: Oscar S. Barrera
Retiring Owner: Crown Stable, Griffo, Gail W. and Knights Stable
Breeder: Tracy Egan
Highway HeroIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: George Leonard III
Retiring Owner: George Leonard III
Breeder: Ron Brown
Honor AirKY Bred
Retired in 2011
Retiring Trainer: Unraced
Retiring Owner: Katherine Sutphin
Breeder: Katherine Sutphin
Hot on IceNY Bred
Retired in 2016
Retiring Trainer: Erin C. McClellan
Retiring Owner: Robert Falcone
Breeder: Joe Lostritto
Icee’s RocketCA Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Ronald G. Brown
Retiring Owner: Brad Tebbe
Breeder: Remmah Racing
IndyGo JoeKY Bred
Retired in 2015
Retiring Trainer: William R. Connelly
Retiring Owner: Lenihan, Thomas F., Dalby, Edward and Weis, Raymond
Breeder: Thomas F. Lenihan
Is He ProudFl Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2011
Retiring Trainer: Dr. Richard M. Hammer
Retiring Owner: Elaine Brandt
Breeder: Phyllis Dudley
JaydeeIndianan Bred and Raced
Retired in 2015 by Linda Skardon Pavey, Brennan Equine Welfare Fund
Retiring Trainer: Kristi J. Van Meter
Retiring Owner: Linda Skardon Pavey
Breeder: Robert Brunton
Jessica’s WinIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: Manuel Wooten
Retiring Owner: Ruby Mitchell
Breeder: Ruby Mitchel
Jimmy KoolIL Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Robert M. Gorham
Retiring Owner: Mast Thoroughbreds LLC
Breeder: Mt. Joy Stables Inc.
Kalista TyannIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Denny Bland
Retiring Owner: Ruby Mitchell
Breeder: Ruby Mitchell
Katarina VeKY Bred
Retired in 2015
Breeder: David Sutphin
Kiri’s FeeIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2006
Retiring Trainer: Gary Kolb
Retiring Owner: Gary Kolb
Breeder: David Fee
Korbyn GoldKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Dale Huber
Retiring Owner: Burt Ewing
Breeder: L. T. Smith Enterprises
Lake RoyalIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Donated to Friends of Ferdinand from a private individual
Retiring Trainer: George Leonard, III
Retiring Owner: Richard Hammer
Breeder: Dr. Richard M. Hammer
Logan TownshipIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2011
Retiring Trainer: Gary Kolb
Retiring Owner: Gary Kolb
Breeder: Crystal Chapple DVM
Lonesome Traveller (QH)OK Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2008
Race Trainer: Randy Haffner
Retiring Owner: Liz Klopp, used as a pony horse
Breeder: Brenda Miller
Magnificent MeOH Bred
One of the Famous 52 Thoroughbreds, rescued through partnership with Exceller Fund, Brennan Equine Welfare Fund, Friends of Ferdinand and a private sponsor.
Breeder: Dr. Daniel C. Stearns
Mancini MartiniIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Rescued in 2007 from a failed IN rescue
Retiring Trainer: Ronald G. Brown
Retiring Owner: Ronald G. and Chuck BrownBreeder: John O''Meara
Maybe My WayFlorida Bred
Abandoned thin and injured at an Indiana livestock auction in 2014
Breeder: William F. Murphy & Annabel Murphy
Market GeniusOH Bred
Retired in 2013
Retiring Trainer: Geraldine Rodak
Retiring Owner: Geraldine Rodak
Breeder: Jennifer L. Martin
Monroan’s DancerIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: Ronald G. Brown
Retiring Owner: Ronald G. Brown
Breeder: Edmund Farkas
Moro RapidoeIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Ronald G. Brown
Retiring Owner: Ronald G. Brown
Breeder: Lester Schaefer & Sandra Schaefer
Mr. BartlettIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: William Summers
Retiring Owner: Wendy and Dewitt Brown
Breeder: Swifty Farms
My Gal FloIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Janey Adams
Retiring Owner: Derby Spirit Farm
Breeder: Jo Ann Ernst & Lawrence Ernst
Mynard RoadIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: Tim L. Anderson
Retiring Owner: Tim L. Anderson
Breeder: Dean Jensen
NightwingKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: Larry Wheeler
Retiring Owner: Wheeler Racing Inc.
Breeder: Pete Salmen & Joyce Trammell
Nita RidgeKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2015
Retiring Trainer: William M. Howard
Retiring Owner: Wayward Winds Stable
Breeder: E & H Stable
Oh Yellowbear (STB)Standardbred rescued from Shipshewanna in 2005.
One Eyed PeakIL Bred
Retired in 2005 and the first horse retired to FFI
Retiring Trainer: Michael Nance
Retiring Owner: Michael Nance
Breeder: South River Ranch Inc.
OzarkMO Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2005
Retiring Trainer: Ralph Martinez
Retiring Owner: Louis D. O'Brien
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Smith Calhoun
Presidential EnvoyIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Randy Haffner
Retiring Owner: Lynn Haffner
Breeder: Edmund Farkus
Print OutKY Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: Bonnie Fuller
Retiring Owner: Ruby Mitchell
Breeder: John Hess & Riley Hess
Red IllusionIndiana Bred
Retired in 2015
Retiring Trainer: Ivan Vazquez
Retiring Owner: Ivan Vazquez Racing Stable and Tim Holt
Breeder: Richard Snyder & Connie Snyder
Right to WarIndiana Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2013
Retiring Trainer: William Summers
Retiring Owner: Wendy Brown
Breeder: Polish Rose Stables
Riverman CouncilMI Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2005
Retiring Trainer: Mazie Brown
Retiring Owner: Mazie Brown
Breeder: LW Smith
Route SevenIndiana Bred
Retired in 2015
Retiring Trainer: Unraced
Retiring Owner: Michael E. Lauer & Penny S. Lauer
Breeder: Michael E. Lauer & Penny S. Lauer
Run Boy RunIL Bred and Indiana Raced
Retired in 2011
Retiring Trainer: Lesalene Pompell
Retiring Owner: Matt Pompell
Breeder: Tinsley Thoroughbred Farm & Lone Cedar Farm
Saribel CruzIL Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: Robert Gorham
Retiring Owner: Mast Thoroughbreds LLC
Breeder: Mast Thoroughbreds LLC
Sea DarGA BredRetired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: Tres DeLaforce
Retiring Owner: Donna Marie Miller
Breeder: Donna Marie Miller
Shapely GirlIndiana Bred
Retired in 2016
Retiring Trainer: unraced
Retiring Owner: Tony Duran and Katie Koontz
Breeder: Jo Ann Ernst & Lawrence Ernst
Shedroe WarriorIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: George Leonard III
Retiring Owner: Shetterly Stables LLC & Ed Roettinger
Breeder: Shetterly Stables LLC & Ed Roettinger
She’s Got WingsFL Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Neal K. Maharaj
Retiring Owner: Terry Stout
Breeder: Terry Stout
Silence N MotionCO Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Jay Holden
Retiring Owner: Arven and Jay Holden
Breeder: Jay Holden
Sir EdwardFlorida Bred Retired in 2012
Retiring Trainer: Geraldine Rodack
Retiring Owner: Geraldne Rodack
Breeder: Eduardo Soto, Alexandres Andres LLC & Robert Bakerman Revocable Trust
Sir NastyIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Randy Haffner
Retiring Owner: Randy Haffner
Breeder: Randy Haffner
Sir VicarKY Bred and Indiana Bred racedRetired in 2013
Retiring Trainer: Patrick J. Kerins
Retiring Owner: Gregory D. Miller
Breeder: James Conway, Nicholas J. Kurlas & Vicar Syndicate
Smokey the BanditKY Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2011
Retiring Trainer: Richard B. Kohnhorst
Retiring Owner: Hunt and Smith Ventures
Breeder: Swifty Farms
SonerfordOH BredRetired in 2015
Retiring Trainer: Ivan Vazquez
Retiring Owner: Ivan Vazquez Racing Stable and Tim Holt
Breeder: Jerome Daniels
Soothe the SoulKY Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2006
Retiring Trainer: George Leonard III
Retiring Owner: Leonard Racing Stables
Breeder: Swifty Farms
StarbuckerPA BredRetired in 2016
Retiring Trainer: unraced
Retiring Owner: Double D Farm Corp.
Breeder: Double D Farm Corp.
Storm CellarIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: Tracy Wisner
Retiring Owner: Tracy Wisner
Breeder: Merrill C. Roberts
Storm CurrentIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2012
Retiring Trainer: Duane Swingly
Retiring Owner: Brandywine Stables, LLC and Swingley, Duane
Breeder: Brandywine Stables, LLC and Swingley, Duane
Sunday PursuitIndiana Bred and Indiana raced
Retired in 2014
Retiring Trainer: Randy Matthews
Retiring Owner: James B. Hancock
Breeder: James B. Hancock & David A. McCullough
Sunny DiamondMI Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2006
Retiring Trainer: Edward R. Weimer
Retiring Owner: Virgil and Esta Earlywine
Breeder: Gene J. Gilmore
Sunny ThoughtsIL Bred Retired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: Robin Keller
Retiring Owner: Robin Keller
Breeder: Wally Rude & Leslie Rude
Sweet Dream StreetIndiana Bred Retired in 2016
Retiring Trainer: Unraced
Retiring Owner: David Sutphin
Breeder: David Sutphin
SweetsouthernheartFL Bred Retired in 2012
Retiring Owner: Richard Wood – claimed and brought to IN to race. She was retired when Rich discovered an injury.
Breeder: V and H Stable
Swift RoadIndiana Bred and Indiana RacedRetired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: Ronald G. BrownRetiring Owner: Karen Ford and Chuck Brown
Breeder: Sue E. Small & John L. Small
Towne LegendMI Bred Retired in 2009
Retiring Trainer: Unraced; Retirement facilitated by Jim Elliot
Retiring Owner: Cecilia M. Richards & Norman Richards
Breeder: Cecilia M. Richards & Norman Richards
Triple FaxIndiana Bred and Indiana RacedRetired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: Tim Reidy
Retiring Owner: Regina D. Reidy
Breeder: Justice Farm, Greg Justice & Steve Justice
True Match (STB)KY Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2012
Retirement Facilitated by Brian Elmore
Retiring Owner: Grant A Wilfong
TW CatIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2007
Retiring Trainer: William Summers
Retiring Owner: Wendy J. Brown
Breeder: DeWitt Brown, Wendy Brown & William Summers
Unbridled SoldierIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2008
Retiring Trainer: George Leonard III
Retiring Owner: George Leonard III
Breeder: Jeffrey D. Bogue
Upon A PrayerKY Bred and Indiana RacedRetired in 2013
Retiring Trainer: Tim Glyshaw
Retiring Owner: David Sutphin
Breeder: Katharine Sutphin
Virgil RealityAR Bred raced and Indiana racedRetired in 2011
Retiring Trainer: Dale Huber
Retiring Owner: Broshar, Raymond, Wilaby, Garry and Huber, Dale
Breeder: Robert Covington & Nena Covington
What a RebelIndiana Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2005
Retiring Trainer: Duayne Swingley
Retiring Owner: Swingley, Jim and Duane
Breeder: Ron Brown
We NineKY Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2009Retirement facilitated by Jim Elliot
Retiring Trainer: Barbara I. McBride
Retiring Owner: Starboard Stable
Breeder: Norman Richards & Cecilia M. Richards
West ElyIndiana BredRetired in 2014
Retiring Trainer: Kim Hammond
Retiring Owner: Everett Hammond
Breeder: Everett Hammond
Woodman’s StarKY Bred and Indiana racedRetired in 2010
Retiring Trainer: Fred Jackson
Retiring Owner: Fred Jackson
Breeder: Thoroughbreds International, Inc.
Yoshida’s ChoiceKY BredDonated in 2011 from a private owner
Retiring Trainer: Ronald O. Goodridge
Retiring Owner: Nancy YoshidaBreeder: Su & Yamamoto