Happy Endings

All owners, trainers and adopters are encouraged to share your photos and your stories with others!

Atticutie and DeeTeeBee were adopted by Megan and Kaitlyn!

"Hi Bonnie!
What a dream come true for our family. We turned the horses out yesterday in the pasture, they loved grazing, running and playing. We all sat up on the pipe corral and watched them for hours. My husband and I lunged them in the round pen and they did well. They probably have never had so many apples and carrots:)
Dorothy"

Jesse's Jockey Club registered name is "Memofromjessica", and his USEF (show) name is "Jesse James". Foaled 4-12-2001 in CA. I hope he looks good on your website!!!

It's been a long journey and I have learned so much about life from Jesse. Jesse rewards my patience by being a very happy and healthy horse, and I can't ask for more than that!

Diane (click on photos to view larger)

Video

Parliament and Montreux Delight were adopted by a family in Utah.

New Photo - 2/17/11

See below the note from the 10 year old girls who got them. Caitlin is in Pink with Monte, and Chloe is in blue with Parli.

"Hi Bonnie,
Hi we are Christina’s daughters Caitlin and Chloe’ and we are soooooo in LOVE with Parli and Monte!!! They are so sweet and wonderful. Monte and Parli are warming up to Rosemary's barn. Parli will follow Chloe' where ever she goes it is so cute! Monte LOVES his food and he will do anything for his food! We also bought them balls they absolutly love them! We got them peppermints Monte doesn't really like them but Parli LOVES them. We like to take them out of their pens to take them for little around the barn. We can ride Parli bareback, and Monte is extra super sweet! Thanks for letting us adopt them :) !!!!!

From,
Caitlin and Chloe"

Congratulations to Jillian in Oregon, who adopted Tiger Blitz!

"What a surprised child! Jillian's trainer, Cat, and her assistant, Kendall, had Tiger all groomed and dressed up in the cross ties when Jillian entered the barn.

Kendall was standing right next to him with a tray of carrot cupcakes and Jillian never even realized that Tiger was there...UNTIL she said, "Kendall, why are you having cupcakes now? You and I have a birthday in August...OH MY!!!" Tiger put his face down and grabbed a cupcake and enjoyed every minute!! Then Jillian realized it was him!!!!! She started to cry and hugged him and he got cupcake all over her!!!! What a delightful day!

Now Jillian wants to make a special Christmas card with a picture of just her and Tiger, stating how he is a TROTT horse and she would like to let people...family and friends... know that she would rather have them make donations to TROTTUSA.org than presents for herself.

Okay, you two have made one little girl very happy! Thank you again for letting Tiger come be part of our family. Now, I am updating all of Jillian's USEF...and other memberships for the upcoming year(she belongs to 6!). Thank you so much for everything! Boy is he beautiful! Right now Jillian is making homemade organic horse treats for him in my kitchen...I am scared to look at the mess!"
--Kathy

Congratulations to Kaitlyn, who just adopted Oakdell Road!

Update on Oakdell Road aka Marlboro -

"Marlboro is doing AMAZING! Been riding him in the arena, on trail, and on the street! He is near bomb-proof!!! My boyfriend has basically stolen him from me! He was supposed to be mine! Haha! He loves that dang horse more than he loves me! T hey are doing awesome together and learning together daily. I have ridden him a couple of times and I am very pleased. Unfortunately this weather has put a halt on training for us, but he will be back in the swing of things shortly. Also, his you can hardly even tell he had a previous injury! We're bringing him back slow, mainly walk trot for now because we want that leg to really heal up nicely. He is absolutely stunning! EVERYONE loves him at the barn and is really jealous! lol! I've been spreading the word about your organization and people seem very interested! Nancy told me that she spoke with you a couple of times and that she really likes you. Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to adopt such an amazing animal. God bless and have a great holiday season! TROTT has really inspired me to make a difference in the horse world. Thank you." --Kaitlyn

Congratulations to Ashley, who just adopted Stag!!

"Thought you may like to see Stag and me hangin out. We did our first jump Sat morn.!! It was great! Stag is amazing and we have a serious connection. he he.... he follows me everywhere and everything i could hope for!! keep in touch!" --Ashley

Meet Betty and her gorgeous, adopted racehorse Woody. Betty and Woody are best friends and go on many trail rides. Woody is very inspirational because he is now 34 years old! You'd never know he was a day over a teenager!

Woody loves life and loves his Mama! (click photos to view larger)

"Hi Bonnie,
Here is photo of one the horses you helped me find a new home for. I thought you would like to see one of the success stories. He is doing well in the english arena, and his new name is Princeton."
Marlene

Loyal TROTT volunteer, Scout, going to hang out with one of her barn favorites, Eagle.

"Good Morning Bonnie,
How are things going down there today? That horse you sent me is wonderful. He is so sweet and very willing, which is good. he is going to be a great horse.
On monday he was out in his paddock with two other horses and there was a
fallen log, it was almost three feet around and I watched him jump over that thing no less than 4 times. he just went back and forth, around and around. It was amazing, he has wonderful form and collection. I am so excited, though I won't be jumping him for at least another year, it was great and impressive to see."
Larry in Oregon

"Hi Bonnie :) ,
Thank you God!!....and Bonnie too :)
Confession: Mr. Del looks like an Olympic recruit out in our field. He is
totally beyond perfect! We made 3 videos of him last weekend. He learns super fast and is a very smart boy with a lovely temperament. He looked like poetry in motion with his floating trot out in the front pasture. He did not act like a nut ball on Sunday and he had more room to do so if he chose to. I have to say I think he is the perfect fit for our farm and my filly. He is a true gentleman.
I will send the video as soon as I figure out how to do so.
Thank you for everything."
Kris in New Jersey

"Charlie had his first workout yesterday. We went over to Judy's arena and lunged there. He did well with his voice commands except he wasn't keen on cantering. However, once he did canter, it was lovely, very balanced and controlled!! We then walked back home (thru the pasture, and he then had his first bath with actual soap since being with me. He looks stunning!! :) He didn't even roll. I gave him the opportunity when we were done lunging and he just hung out in the arena, kept coming to me. So he must know how good he looks & he must want to stay this way."
Christine

Later update from Christine and Charlie:
"Here are two pictures from when Linda's grandson Jake was visiting in August. I thought you'd like to see them. We lunged Charlie in our pasture because we were running out of daylight. Jake is 14 and we had time for him to ride twice. He just loved it & couldn't wait to go home & tell his friends he'd ridden a race horse. The junk in the background of the face shot belongs to Judy's neighbor & is actually on the other side of the fence so it does not pose any danger to the horses (just in case you were worried)."

 

Photos of Charlie with his best friend, 26 year old ex-racehorse Poppy, enjoying life in Northern California:

"Bonnie, thanks for helping me find a new home for Siberian Pearl. I think this is a good success story. Siberian Pearl is going to Virginia. I'm really looking forward to seeing pictures of Siberian Pearl in his new discipline of Ladies Hunter Show. Siberian Pearl is a lucky horse, and an exceptional horse. I know he will give his all to please and learn the new discipline.
Sincerely,
Donald F. Smith, Trainer"

"Zip??? He is AMAZING!!! I LOVE him to death and he returns it tenfold! Everything you
said about him was right on... and then some!!! He is PERFECT in every way! Perfect
conformation, perfect face, perfect temperament, perfect manners, etc... I'm in love!! : )
He is doing so well- happy as a clam! He has his nice cozy stall at night and is out with
his buddies during the day when the weather is nice. He gets along well with all the
other horses, mares and geldings alike. hang out and run around together all I love that
Zip is finally able to relax, be a kid and have fun! I'll have to get some pictures- as soon
as I can, I will send you some!!
Michelle, Northern Ca."

"The California horse racing industry definitely needs people like Bonnie Adams and her new organization, TROTT, to help ensure that we show our gratitude to our equine athletes by seeing that they get the safest and most dignified retirement possible.
Ron Charles, President Santa Anita"

"Great News!! I'm predicting that 2010 will be a terrific year for your new organization!!
Bonnie...Your hardwork and dedication is the key to the success you and your group has achieved. Besides that...It is just nice knowing you!! Here's hoping that I will see you in person in the new year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Donald F Smith, Trainer"