Happy Endings

All owners, trainers and adopters are encouraged to share your photos and your stories with others! Please "like" TROTT USA on Facebook to see the latest happy ending updates!

Click here to see Zenyatta's endorsement of TROTT!

"Hey Bonnie,

...thought I would give you a little update on Mikey : ) He's doing fantastic! He progresses every day and behaves perfectly when i ride him, I'm also reading the book "Beyond The Track" and it has been super informative. I spend time with him all day and everyday and couldn't be happier. Mikey is so sweet and he's never pinned his ears once, and he just doesn't have a bad bone in his body! I'll attach some more pictures of us today.

By the way, I got two of my friends looking into adopting a TROTT horse, my best friend Courtney is really interested and after she get this welsh pony broke, trained, and sold, she wants to have a new friend to give a forever home to, since her two other horses are getting very old and not rideable anymore, she's also an amazing jumper and just a fantastic rider, and I told her how perfect TROTT is for her. So she's looking into it : )

Thanks for everything you do Bonnie!

Love, Haley & Mikey"

Eagle in his new home!

Hi Bonnie!

Things have been crazy here. But I had to take a moment and send you a picture I took today of "The Girls." Megan and Cutie are so close that it is hard to believe there was ever a time in our lives that we did not have Dee and Cutie!

I caught this special moment today when Megan got off the school bus and went directly out to see Cutie! I think the picture says it all...

Love,
The Daniels

"Hello there!

My name is Taylor, and I found out about your wonderful program through one of my idols, Mike Smith. I am fifteen years old and have been riding for about seven years now. This past August my family and I bought a horse named Goer. He is an OTTB, and I could not have asked for a more faithful, loving companion!! After going through a pretty scary riding accident last year, I feared that I would never ride again. Goer's patience and trust brought me back from those fears and have taught me to fall in love with horses all over again.

The reason I am contacting you is because I would like to make a donation to your charity. My birthday, which is May 7th, just happens to be the same day as the Kentucky Derby. Very exciting! I am planning to have a birthday/viewing party at my house and instead of my friends bringing gifts for me, I was going to ask that they bring a donation for Trott! Your charity is very close to my heart, not only because of my Goer but because of all of the amazing horses there are in the world. These guys and gals deserve a second chance and your organization is there to help them!

Please let me know if this will be alright with you and your organization, and if I need to fill out any paperwork. Thank-you so much for your time!!

Sincerely,

Taylor "

March 2011 Update from Jillian & Tiger Blitz -

"My horse Tiger Blitz is the best horse that has come into my life. He loves me with all of his heart and I love him the same way. Tiger knows my voice and when I walk into Some Day Farm he always pokes his head out to greet me! It makes my day to see his beautiful face and eyes...you can see the love. Just watch us do great at the High Desert Classic this summer. I know in my heart the two of us will be a team to remember!"
Jillian and Tiger Blitz Moezzi (age 12 and 4)

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

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 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"