Calling all Northeasterners: Suffolk Downs Showcase this Sunday, 10/26!

[17handtb]

Anyone within driving distance of Boston looking for a lovely OTTB? Or maybe a couple of lovely OTTBs? :)

For the third consecutive year, CANTER New England is very pleased to be hosting the Suffolk Downs Showcase (http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/showcase.htm)at the track on Sunday, October 26, from 9 AM-12 PM.

The Showcase is not an auction. It's a chance for buyers to come see multiple horses for sale at Suffolk in the same place, at the same time. The racing meet wraps up in just a couple of short weeks, and trainers are gearing up to leave NOW - there are lots and lots of horses needing new homes, and the prices are right!

Click here (http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/showcase.htm) to learn more about the Showcase, and see the current list of horses being sold by their trainers at Suffolk here (http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/trainerlistings.htm).

Hope to see you on Sunday!

[ryansgirl]

Bumping this up!!

Lots of nice horses will be available!! The track closes soon and the TB's be looking for their forever home... :yes::):yes::).

[Louise]

Lots of lovely horses there! Here's to good luck, and good weather!

[ryansgirl]

Thanks Louise!! I hope things are going well for you guys over at Finger Lakes!!

We're hoping for a big turnout as we are planning to have a LOT of horses there to show to people - all looking for their forever home :):yes::)!!

[2boys]

I will not go, because I DO NOT need another horse. HOWEVER, I want to promote the ottbs! If anyone is wavering about whether to get one--DO IT!:yes:

[ryansgirl]

I will not go, because I DO NOT need another horse. HOWEVER, I want to promote the ottbs! If anyone is wavering about whether to get one--DO IT!:yes:

Ah sure you want to come :D. You can just "window shop" ;) - bring some friends and bring a trailer :D:). Hey you never know what you (or your friends) may find!!

Thank you for promoting OTTB's - we and they appreciate it!! :)

[ryansgirl]

Bump... most trainers are planning to ship out soon so if you see a horse you like, swing on by!!

[2boys]

I just adopted my boy a year ago from another tb rescue org. He is PLENTY (with a broken qh and chubby pony to spare) right now! :cool: I can't get over how wonderful he is though. I felt compelled to endorse this wonderful breed for anyone who is thinking about snatching up a good deal. Suffolk is in my neck of the woods, but I will be taking my handsome boy to a clinic. :D

[ryansgirl]

Bump :)!!

[jetandmegs4]

Bumping. wish I could add another to my string but I already have 3 and my retired horse. I wish I could get another, there are way too many that are tempting.

[ryansgirl]

:)

[ryansgirl]

Bump :).

[17handtb]

Bumping - the Showcase is just a day away! The weather forecast has brightened considerably, and we have LOTS of horses lined up to participate. If you're in the New England area and interested in finding an OTTB to call your own, please do stop by.

More information can be found at:

http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/showcase.htm


Please note that not all of the horses on our trainer listings page (http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/trainerlistings.htm)will be taking part in the Showcase. **If you see a horse on the site that really grabs your eye, be sure to call the trainer ASAP; lots of trainers are already starting to ship out for other tracks.**

Hope to see you all Sunday.

[ryansgirl]

Bump :).

[Barnfairy]

This thread is so bumpy.

:lol:

Anywho...I thought it pertinent to post the link for driving directions:

directions to Suffolk Downs (http://www.suffolkdowns.com/directions.html)

[LBM]

Hi all -

Just got home from last minute prep for tomorrow, we're VERY excited! We took close to 20 BRAND NEW listings today and there are going to be 60+ horses presented tomorrow!

Anyone who is even a little curious about OTTBs should come and check it out - even if you're not in the market... it will be a great opportunity to see what the whole OTTB thing is all about and the quality of horses available!

Weather reports are still holding, so it's going to be a great day!! If you can't make it, do a little anti-rain dance for us and send all your friends :)

[ryansgirl]

Bump :).

[cevent]

Ahh I wish I could go! There are a bunch on the site I like...just no room! To whoever is going, have fun tomorrow!

[ryansgirl]

Off to the track now - hope a bunch of you can make it!! :)

[OnThinIce]

Any updates?

[cranky]

I, too, would be very interested to hear about how it went. I was pretty tempted to go, but already had plans to ride in a hunter pace today (plus, I'm not really ready for a horse now anyway). But I was thinking of the showcase today and wondering about how it went. The weather was certainly beautiful for it anyway.

[ryansgirl]

We had a great day at the track :yes:. Weather turned out perfect and we had a big turnout. Lots of lots of horses were shown and there was quite a bit of interest in a lot of them. We don't have an official count but a decent amount of horses found homes today :):yes:. Many more people visited a bunch of the horses and are going home to think about which one would suit them best and some want to check with their trainers. There were so many nice horses and at really decent prices. We took some more listings too.

If anyone is still looking, definitely give the owner/trainer a call sooner rather than later as a lot of trainers are planning to ship out soon and the track closes very soon too. All in all it was a great day and thank you to all who showed up!! :)

[chai]

I sent good thoughts toward Suffolk Downs on my way out of Boston today. I was in the city for a Memorial Service and I wondered how the Showcase was going as we drove past the exit for Suffolk Downs. it's nice to hear that there was a good turnout.

[17handtb]

First off, hats off to ryansgirl and the many other hard-working volunteers who made the Showcase happen. It was a beautiful day after all (whew!) and as ryansgirl noted, we had a great turnout.

We have official word that 10 horses sold yesterday...we're hoping many more will follow in the week to come. We also took several new listings, which will be up on the site later today; these include some "practically giveaways" that are NICE, NICE horses who just need to MOVE as their trainers prepare to ship out.

If you see a horse you like on the trainer listings (http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/trainerlistings.htm), please, don't wait to call, as trainers are already beginning to leave. Take a look at these beauties. It's very hard not to fall in love!

Thanks again to all who got the Showcase up and running and to all who came out to Suffolk yesterday!

[jetandmegs4]

I'm glad to hear some have found homes already, crossing my fingers that lots more do ASAP!

[ryansgirl]

Just want to bump this up as the track is closing soon and there are still lots who need homes!! Many did sell which is great to hear :yes:. The horses will be shipping out soon if they haven't already so if you are thinking about buying one, give the trainer/owner a call sooner rather than later :).

[maunder]

Congratulations on a successful sale day! Having nice weather is a big bonus this time of the year!

[cgn38]

Keep shopping everyone. Many horses waiting to be spoiled by you.

[ryansgirl]

The trainer's listing has been updated - there are a LOT of horses who need to move ASAP as their trainers are leaving and can't take them with them. Make an offer!!

Volunteers will be at the track Saturday morning if anyone wants to come check out the horses!! :)

http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/trainerlistings.htm

[ryansgirl]

Bump... the list has been updated w/ horses that NEED to move ASAP.

Volunteers will be at the track Saturday morning if you want to head down!!

ASKING PRICE IS $500 OBO, *MAKE AN OFFER*, FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING HORSES:

Arrested Gatorgirl - trainer leaving 11/3
Bizzie Bertie
Spirit's Alive
A Time or Two
Skeptimism - trainer leaving 11/3
Tiny Target - trainer leaving 11/3
Jimmy the Gov - trainer leaving 11/3
Gebreselassie
Judge Luci

:)

[cowboylogic]

Oh...I shouldnt have looked at the listings...I see a horse I want and I don't need more horses. Maybe I'll call about him and hopefully find out someone bought the one I want and he has a great home...

[ryansgirl]

:)

[goldponies]

Arrested Gatorgirl? Anyone see her when you went? She's in the pink and tiny. Might have room.....

[JMK]

Did anyone see A Time or Two at Suffolk? Anyone know of a shipper heading south with an extra spot (we're in NC & willing to meet off I-95)?

[ryansgirl]

Did anyone see A Time or Two at Suffolk? Anyone know of a shipper heading south with an extra spot (we're in NC & willing to meet off I-95)?

Hey -

I don't really remember any specific about a Time or Two - just that she needs to move ASAP - as do a lot of the horses there.

Have you by any chance called the trainer? I would highly suggest you do if you are serious about her (and you can make an offer :)).

If you go to this page: http://www.canterusa.org/newengland/resources.htm

you will see a list of shippers who travel the east coast all the time - there could be an open spot on one of them. :)

[alacrity]

Bump for the OTTBs!

I can't take one home this year, but I have a 75" Weathabeeta Orican waterproof turnout (1200 denier) to donate to someone who takes a horse that's "in the pink". It's lightly used, but a run through the wash will make it like new again. :)

I'm local to the Burlington MA area and can deliver within a reasonable distance.

[cowboylogic]

I just checked the list and the one I like is still on it...maybe Santa will bring me a bigger barn this year so I can fill it with more horses:)