Virgil Reality in the Spotlight
He is a 2007 gelding that retired last fall with exactly 3 starts, earning a whopping $271. Just the kind of guy we look for! He retired sound, happy and quite green. Virgil loves his friends, he loves his people and he loves his turnout. We gave him the winter off and he started under saddle with a dressage rider. We think he is going to excell has a hunter/jumper or event prospect. He's a forward horse, but also very balanced. Virgil will need a brave and confident rider. He is a good boy, and needs time to mature. No beginners please, and intermediate riders will need to be working closely with a trainer.
Welcome to Friends of Ferdinand Inc.
Friends of Ferdinand Inc. is an Indianapolis based 501(c)3 Non-profit organization that specializes in transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers. It's no secret that the racehorse that is no longer competitve on the racetrack faces an uncertain future and is at-risk for abuse, neglect and slaughter. We believe that it is a shame that retired racehorses who are sound, have the potential to be sound, have good minds and have options for a second career should face an unfortunate end. However, not every ex-racer has this fate and they are lucky enough to find second careers as sport horses, hunter/jumpers, eventers, dressage mounts, trail/pleasure horses and companions. FFI is 100% volunteer and our horses are housed and cared for in foster homes that understand and appreciate the qualities of the off-track thoroughbred. Please browse our website and learn more about:
- Horses for adoption from FFI and for sale from the raceowners
- Upcoming events and fundraisers
- How does FFI evaluate horses available for adoption
- Re-training - what does that mean?
- Volunteer opportunites
- Is a thoroughbred the right horse for you?
FRIENDS OF FERDINAND RECIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FROM ASPCA
Funding granted to support injury rehabilitation program for racehorses
