Little Kentucky Farm
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Wing-Tip Shoes
A glimpse by Z. Fry He seemed to have appeared from out of nowhere, when I looked up from the racing form. An old man slowly walked down the shed row of horses, petting each horse on the neck and stroking their noses. His… Continue Reading “Wing-Tip Shoes”
The Phonebooth
This ‘glimpse’ was written by John Bourke, who is a Thoroughbred race trainer, breeder, owner and an all- around great horseman. How many times did he drive past this retired box and thought to himself what that phone must have meant to so many… Continue Reading “The Phonebooth”
Not All Thoroughbreds Are Racehorses
Our newest farm member is a promising, well-bred youngster who never set a hoof on a racetrack. Transitioning a Thoroughbred from the track to training for the show world is relatively easy. Why is that? With young Thoroughbreds whose futures are designed to run,… Continue Reading “Not All Thoroughbreds Are Racehorses”
Welcome Frankie O’Prado!
Frankie is a 4 year old Thoroughbred gelding who never raced. If his name rings a bell, it should. His sire is the famous Paddy O’Prado. Prado blood is like gold, especially now since the sire has passed from an unexpected farm accident. We… Continue Reading “Welcome Frankie O’Prado!”
The Missing Bookend Has Been Found
The farm wants to congratulate Bree Robinette of Magnolia Farm on their purchase of Hot Traffic. Thank you for the returned business and your enthusiasm and love of our Thoroughbreds.
What’s Not to Love. . .
Puddle Jumper (Boyd) has updated info on the HORSES FOR SALE page. I must admit that I’m quite smitten with this youngster and he puts a smile on my face. He would be ideal for an experienced woman who works in a 9 to… Continue Reading “What’s Not to Love. . .”
The Elephant in The Barn
Whether it is at the track or on a farm, locating dependable help is rare and a well-known elephant in the room, or should I say “barn” among employers. I’m not trying to speak for everyone when I write this, but I honestly believe… Continue Reading “The Elephant in The Barn”
When it Begins to Pay Off
Hot Traffic (Mikey) has been steadily proving his natural talent on the flat and now with today’s introduction to jumping. He has the right attitude in his schooling and is enjoying himself in the process. I like to begin jump school on the lunge… Continue Reading “When it Begins to Pay Off”
New Youngsters
As tracks around the northeast begin to close and summer meets end, its always a terrific time to see our new arrivals here on the farm in Ball Ground, GA. They’re fresh off the track and in transition from their racing careers to promising… Continue Reading “New Youngsters”
So Long Turfway
Greg and I arrived home to Georgia with prospects, and they are beginning their transition from racehorse to sport horse at Little Kentucky Farm. They’re by the same sire (Cross Traffic of Spendthrift Farm), and although by the same sire, they’re quite different in… Continue Reading “So Long Turfway”
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