Susan Samascott found African Badge through a friend who originally considered him a potential candidate for a student within her training program. Unfortunately, the student was intimidated by African Badge’s substantial size and chose not to proceed with the adoption. Still impressed with the unraced handsome bay Thoroughbred as a riding prospect, the friend contacted Susan hoping that African Badge might be a good match for her instead.
Tag: Lifestyle
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage March 14-17
The upcoming weekend in North American horse racing offers one final breather for fans and horseplayers following the road to the 150th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, as no qualifying points preps are scheduled. This is in advance of a four-weekend span starting March 23 when the final nine preps will be run, ending April 13.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Closing Doors and Cracked-Open Windows
Sometimes, when I walk onto the backstretch here at Century Mile and look around at “all the pretty Thoroughbreds,” I feel a bit like I’m Alice, trying to figure out how I landed in Wonderland. How did I get here, from there?
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Stone Surprise
Anna Stone wasn’t actively looking for a new horse, but upon seeing images of Stone Surprise on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program’s social media feed, she found herself unable to resist. The presence of “Stone” in his name and the coincidence of Anna sharing the same last name piqued her curiosity.
