uh-oh! I bought a CANTER PA cutie!

[QHEventr]

and he just arrived this morning! He is such a star! He is 14 yrs old, had 144 starts, and ran three times this year. He looks great, and seems to have a wonderful brain. He is enjoying a few hours out in the not so sunny KY weather. I can't wait to see how he takes to his new career.

This is Mariatom, aka "Thomas"

http://www.pedigreequery.com/mariatom

http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/photo/show?id=1971868%3APhoto%3A90153&context=user
http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/photo/show?id=1971868%3APhoto%3A90152&context=user
http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/photo/show?id=1971868%3APhoto%3A90151&context=user
http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/photo/show?id=1971868%3APhoto%3A90148&context=user
http://www.chronicleofmyhorse.com/photo/photo/show?id=1971868%3APhoto%3A90154&context=user

[IrishDeclan]

Still running at 14.... I'd say he's a keeper!!!! ;)

[Milocalwinnings]

Wow! He's really nice looking and absolutly BEAUTIFUL!!!:yes:

He was still running at 14?! :eek:Wow! Sounds (and looks!) like he's a pretty sturdy horse!

[Tuckertoo]

Ooooo!!!! He's sooooooo purdy!! Jealous!! And I totally agree with IrishDeclan.

He's gorgeous!

[QHEventr]

Thank you....thank you! He was a gem for his spa treatment this morning, and it is very obvious that he came from a great barn at Penn national.

Johanna

[maxxtrot]

jo, what are you planning on doing with him? eventing?

[QHEventr]

I am planning on eventing him....if he wants to! Hopefully I'll be able to hop up on him today or tomorrow..

Johanna

[Got_Oldenburg?]

hunk alert!!! lol congrats

[DLee]

Wowee... 123 starts!! :eek: He is handsome and has Eventer written all over him! Congrats! I luvvvvv my Canter cuties!

[cloudyandcallie]

wow is he handsome, and an iron horse with all those starts.
and now in madison, great!

[2016 RoyalCrown KTug]

Thats amazing (in a good way :D). . . 14 and just retired from the track!

He is adorable! Love him! Looks like a great mover too!

Have fun with him! . . . keep us updated!

:D

[RunForIt]

hurray for you, Jo! This boy is a hard worker - hope he LOVES his new life with you! we miss you in GA! :cool: (send some of that wet weather down this way - PLEASE!!!)

[ss3777]

Does he have a brother? ;)
Congrats!!

[luveventing]

congrats and good for you for taking a chance on a "seasoned" horse. So many of the older guys get passed up and if they stuck around that long, there is usually good reason! The owners are great people and take excellent care of their horses. I am sure they would love updates! good luck with him!!

[AppJumpr08]

What a loffly boy!!

And what a trooper with that many starts!!

Can't wait to hear how things go for you both :)

[eks]

Wow, what a regal look he has..awesome mover too.

That is wonderful that he came from someone who obviously took great care of him. I bet you can't wait to get on him.

[deltawave]

WOW, hubba hubba! He is just gorgeous. Congrats. :)

[Flower's Girl]

:yes: Thomas is bringing sexy back!!! Congrats!!

[scubed]

What a handsome boy. Love those with the good owners who have been everywhere and done everything

[snickerdoodle]

He is very handsome. He looks in great condition.

Did they race him with a pulled tail?

[QHEventr]

Thanks everyone!

He actually comes from a good racing mafily and has quite a few brothers and sisters that did very well on the track....I might have to track down a sister!

I gave him the spa treatment an hour after he arrived....mane pulled, tail pulled and banged, bridle path clipped, etc....

Heres to hoping that he likes to jump!

Johanna

[snoopy]

and a big thank you for giving him a good home!!!

[Acertainsmile]

I love the old "war" horses... I have one myself.. check out my bay on my profile.. he is 13 and ran 104 times... they remind me of each other... gotta love them! Congrats and best of luck with him!

[AEM74]

Bless you for adopting a "seasoned" horse from the track. What a handsome devil he is! Have fun with him!!