Californian Barrel Racer Nikki Egyed knows what retaining horses off the track is all about. She’s competed in both the Retired Racehorse Project and the Ultimate X Showdown OTTB barrel race and is a professional trainer in Paso Robles where she gives riding lessons using her OTTBs. We asked Nikki a few questions about her work with OTTBs including ‘Nova’ (JC: Dunbar), a gelding she got from CANTER in 2014.
OTTB Success Stories
Diana Fischer shares what it’s like to ride an OTTB
Ever wonder what it’s like to ride an OTTB? Diana Fischer, CANTER California’s volunteer manager, shares her experience with her new Thoroughbred horse Beamer on the CANTER Blog.
Success In Michigan For OTTB “ToFastForTarget”
ToFastForTarget, aka Jeffrey, came to CANTER Michigan through CANTER Illinois. He was injured while racing and underwent surgery at Michigan State University. After several months of rehabilitation at Hamilton Ridge
Jockey Anne Von Rosen Returns to Saddle
“They told you you would never walk again, they told me I would never walk again, now, we’re walking together.” – Anne Von Rosen Watch as Jonathan Horowitz (Arapahoe Park Race
Fist Pump – From Races To Roping
Meet “Fist Pump” – one of the horses helped by your donations to CANTER USA. “Fist Pump” retired from racing, arrived at CANTER Colorado in January, 2015. He received vet
