Canter Haven Farm OTTBs

09/02/2026

The crowd cheers as thoroughbreds race toward the finish line, but for the horses, that finish line is only one part of their day and their racing career is only one part of their lives.

06/05/2026

We are honored to share that Canter Haven Farm has received a generous grant from a charitable fund created in memory of our dear friend and equestrian advocate, Catherine Kirby, whose passion for horses continues to inspire us every day.

This gift arrived through DAF Giving 360, a donor‑advised fund platform that allows supporters to set aside charitable dollars and direct them to nonprofits they believe in. These funds can be granted at any time, giving donors a flexible and meaningful way to support causes close to their hearts.

This funding directly benefits the horses in our care—retired Thoroughbred racehorses, mustangs, and our senior mini Blackie, who was a longtime resident of Catherine’s Noble Horse Sanctuary.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the donor who established this fund and continues to support horses in Catherine’s honor. I still tear up as Catherine Kirby was taken from us much too soon due to cancer. I miss our chats about horses and the memories. Catherine had an OTTB she rode growing up and they competed in Hunter/Jumpers. She always had a place in her heart for the Thoroughbreds.

05/18/2026

If not riding at the Golden Spike HT, then volunteer - like me, as a small mishap doing some ground work has me out of the saddle for a few weeks! https://www.canterhaven.org/all-about-ottbs

Use the link to sign up: https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/17850/signup

We are looking for volunteers from June 11th, 2026 to June 14th, 2026 near Ogden, UT.

04/02/2026

Our California OTTBs were one of the April grant recipients. Thank you After the Finish Line for your support!
https://www.canterhaven.org/all-about-ottbs

03/28/2026

Nice Work (Wedge) out on the trails! His very first trail ride and such a good boy. The first bridge he needed some convinicing it was safe, and once he did, all bridges were no problem. The tunnel under the road? He did not even pause, just went right in and through! We went out with my mom and her TWH who, if you know TWHs, walk at a pretty fast pace. Wedge had no problem keeping with up with her and even took charge, went into the lead and off we went at the most wonderful extended trot! We did the full trail loop and some side trails, 3 hours of fun. I have been thinking about doing some endurance rides so maybe Wedge is up for that.