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Once An FFI Horse, Always an FFI Horse

The inspiring story of one of our program’s first graduates, Mr. Bartlett, coming back to the Friends of Ferdinand program at age 22, and finding a new home!

Mar 14, 2021
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Tags: Alumni Update Indiana Indiana Grand OTTB Success Success Stories Thoroughbred Throwback

Home for the Holidays

Successful turf racehorse finds a perfect retirement home before the holidays.

Dec 22, 2020
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Tags: Alumni Update Indiana Grand OTTB Racing Success Success Stories Thoroughbred

A Cowboy And His Off Track Thoroughbred

It takes a special horse to enter a trainer’s barn and never leave. Hum Baby is just that type of horse.

Oct 09, 2020
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Tags: Alumni Update Indiana OTTB Success Success Stories Thoroughbred Western

One of the First – Catching Up with Swift Road

Remember him? Swift Road graduated from our program way back in 2007, which was only 2 years after Friends of Ferdinand was founded. His owner, Linda, shares what this guy has been up to in their 13 years together, as well as her advice for anyone considering adopting their own OTTB.

Jun 29, 2020
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Tags: OTTB Success Success Stories Thoroughbred Throwback

To College and Beyond!

One of FFI’s first horses has thrived working with young riders.

Feb 10, 2020
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Tags: Cross Country Eventing OTTB Success Young Riders

A Twist of Fate

He hadn’t been sat on in six months and he didn’t put a foot wrong. I distinctly remember saying, “this horse is my kind of ride.” He had a big floaty trot and a rocking horse canter. I had a big, goofy smile on my face the whole time and there was just no hiding it.

Feb 14, 2019
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Tags: Indiana OTTB Success Volunteer

Why We Are Different

- We put the horse first, which usually costs more $ and takes more time.

- We are amateur competitors and pleasure riders, adopters, fosters and donors.

- We are professional eventers/trainers.

- We are racehorse owners/trainers that needed to safely retire horses.

We've been there and we get what is important to you as an adopter, a donor, a racehorse owner, or a trainer with a client looking for a horse.

FFI At A Glance

- Long-term dedication = the horses can always come back to FFI.

- The right match is key. Almost 100% of our horses adopted since 2015 are still with their adopters.

- Since 2005, 95% of our horses are thriving in their 2nd careers and have not returned to FFI.

- Our adopters give back and become our biggest supporters.

Mailing Address

Friends of Ferdinand Inc.

PO Box 262

Mooresville, IN 46158

The horses are located at different farms in Indiana and Ohio. If you are looking to visit the horses, please submit an adoption application and we will get you scheduled out to visit and provide you location information at that time.