OTTBs with Friends of Ferdinand Inc.

11/27/2025

As we reflect on this past year, the horses of FFI want to thank all of our generous donors, adopters, volunteers, veterinarians, farriers, bodyworkers, trainers, race tracks and anyone who has supported us along the way. It takes a network of dedicated people to make our organization run and thrive. We genuinely hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Thank you!!!

Pictured below is our head Western trainer with a coming soon broodmare entering into the program.

11/23/2025

⭐️⭐️ Dominant Class aka Minnie⭐️⭐️ is killing it at WEC this weekend!! If you are looking for your next athletic partner, send us a message. From her trainer Lori.

This mare got pulled off the bench in a pinch to come show at WEC this weekend. Despite just chucking her in the deep end, she showed up, and jumped around the .8 with no prep. If you are looking to ball on a budget- this is your mare. She is a red mare, is not a beginner ride. She likes her rider able to be plugged in, and not loose. She likes her rider able to take a little joke and not get flustered.
Recently vetted. You won’t believe her adoption fee (mid 4’s). Yes, I said that.
11 years old. 16 hands or so.

https://friendsofferdinand.com/pages/adoption-application

11/05/2025

We decided to have a little post Halloween fun. Chachtki decided we were crazy 😂. She has such a good brain and is a willing, good girl. She has come so far!! In all seriousness, she is looking for her partner and could go any direction you want to take her. She is sound, never raced and is a sponge right now!



https://friendsofferdinand.com/collections/current-horses/products/chachkti-fantastic-mare-for-a-motivated-rider?variant=46320178299054

10/31/2025

💕💕ADOPTED💕💕

Singinginthejohn aka Loo has found his perfect forever home. Thank you Arianna for loving Loo like we do!! We are so excited for your journey together!

10/25/2025

Let’s see some mare love this weekend!! These four are awaiting their perfect home. If you are looking for a project this winter or just a snuggle bug, we have that for you. Complete an adoption application today to get the process started!



https://friendsofferdinand.com/pages/adoption-application

10/03/2025

Happy Friday!!! Where are our gelding lovers?? Highlighting two of our adoptable geldings this morning.

Razorback Red affectionately called Red at the barn is a 2011 gelding, 15.3 H. Red is looking for a laid back home to enjoy all of the attention he can get and maybe some light trail rides or hacks around the property. He is a special war horse, who deserves a special home. Red is sound, barefoot and a fairly easy keeper. He has a, “been there, done that” type attitude with a lot more “whoa, than go!”

He enjoys having a person and really just wants a life of leisure, at this point. Who wouldn’t? He has earned it!

https://friendsofferdinand.com/collections/current-horses/products/razorback-red-warhorse-ready-to-spread-his-wings-and-fly?variant=45962212933806

Horseshoe Harbour affectionately called Brownie at the barn, 2014 gelding, 16.3 H. Brownie came to us quite thin, so we are working on gaining weight and top line. Brownie has done it all! He loves to work and wants a person. Brownie is sound, prefers shoes on the front, and is ready to do whatever his person wants. He will need time to build muscle again, along with his endurance, but his demeanor tells us, he wants to!

https://friendsofferdinand.com/collections/current-horses/products/horseshoe-harbour-ready-for-his-next-partner?variant=46935125819566

Looking for your next partner? These two would love to join you!

09/27/2025

Come out to see us and all of the other wonderful aftercares at Churchill Downs Aftercare Day today!! It’s a beautiful day for some horse racing!

Today is the last day to support FFI in our auction event. If you are interested, please see the link below.

https://go.rallyup.com/cdaftercareday/bid/fof

09/24/2025

The big day is Saturday! If you are interested in supporting FFI, take a look at the options below. All donations go to the horses! Our auction item will be a ton of fun next year. We hope to see you at Churchill Downs!

Looking for a fun day at the races? Come join Friends of Ferdinand’s team on Saturday September 27, 2025 for Churchill Downs Thoroughbred aftercare day! https://www.churchilldowns.com/visit/september-meet/thoroughbred-aftercare-day/. Spend the day experiencing the thrill of horse racing, drooling over some gorgeous horses and joining the FFI team to find out what happens to Thoroughbreds when they are retired from racing and ready for a new career. All ticket sales that are specific to us, offer FFI a percentage of the sale, to help the horses.

✅See the link attached: https://www.gofevo.com/event/FOF11.

Can’t join us at the track and still want to participate in supporting FFI?! Churchill Downs aftercare day, is putting on a live auction for every aftercare group participating next weekend. All proceeds donated to our auction go directly to helping the horses.

✅ See the link attached to bid on our auction item: https://go.rallyup.com/cdaftercareday/bid/fof

09/19/2025

Looking for a fun day at the races? Come join Friends of Ferdinand’s team on Saturday September 27, 2025 for Churchill Downs Thoroughbred aftercare day! https://www.churchilldowns.com/visit/september-meet/thoroughbred-aftercare-day/. Spend the day experiencing the thrill of horse racing, drooling over some gorgeous horses and joining the FFI team to find out what happens to Thoroughbreds when they are retired from racing and ready for a new career. All ticket sales that are specific to us, offer FFI a percentage of the sale, to help the horses.

✅See the link attached: https://www.gofevo.com/event/FOF11.

Can’t join us at the track and still want to participate in supporting FFI?! Churchill Downs aftercare day, is putting on a live auction for every aftercare group participating next weekend. All proceeds donated to our auction go directly to helping the horses.

✅ See the link attached to bid on our auction item: https://go.rallyup.com/cdaftercareday/bid/fof

09/15/2025

We have exciting news!!! Our long standing broodmare, Sheba’s Secret has been adopted!!

Sheba came to us in October of 2022. We found out over time with our trainer, Sheba needed a special home. She needed a farm with low energy and chaos around her. One person to dote on her and give her all of the attention. She needed patience and kindness.

Enter Erika, Sheba’s adopter. Erika adopted another broodmare from us a few years ago, Take Charge Gina, and knew she needed a friend soon. We discussed it and Erika decided to do a 30 day trial with Sheba and Gina. They are inseparable!! 2 horses, 1 heart. Sheba is now living her best life on several acres of grass pasture, a doting mom and a warm stall to call home every night. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you Erika for giving Sheba the home she deserves. We love our adopters!!!