LOPE Academy: Levi Wilson Update #1
Levi has had a full letdown from the track (lots of pasture turnout time to “just be a horse”). He has a mild, well-healed bowed tendon. Earlier in November, our vets (Austin Equine Hospital) examined...
View ArticleLOPE Academy: Onahotstreak Update #1
Onahotstreak (nicknamed Little Filly) came to LOPE very underweight. She had intensely disliked the track environment and had been anxious there. Her race trainer adored her, but knew that she would...
View ArticleLOPE Academy: Oro Rush Update #1
Oro Rush retired sound from the track — he just wasn’t interested in running fast. He is a cute, flashy horse with a hunter-like look to him. We were really looking forward to working with Oro — but...
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2014 Year In Review
Favorite Media Coverage: The Blood-Horse Article in Winner’s Circle In August, LOPE was featured in The Blood-Horse Winner’s Circle section. The story was titled “A Leap of Faith” and chronicled LOPE’s...
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LOPE and Onahotstreak Entered in the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred...
Many of you might have heard that the Retired Racehorse Project is holding a big Thoroughbred Makeover event this October in Lexington, KY. Contestants must enter TBs that have either raced or trained...
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10 Things I Learned at the Peter Campbell Clinic
By Guest Blogger Suzanne Minter Suzanne adopted Wooden Phone — now renamed Watson — from LOPE. This year she audited all four days of Peter Campbell’s 2015 clinic in Giddings, Texas. This is her blog...
View ArticleCSI Witt: What Happened Before the Clinic
When I rode Witt way back in 2013, he was a happy-go-lucky, friendly horse. He showed no signs of aggression and handled his first post-track rides easily. The word that comes to mind is...
View ArticleColt Starting Class with Peter Campbell: Daily Overview
The “Colt” Witt’s Midway was adopted from LOPE in the fall of 2013. We had ridden him a few times before he was adopted. Witt impressed us with his confident, friendly personality. He was uncomplicated...
View ArticleColt Starting Clinic with Peter Campbell: Why Nice Is Not Enough
A generous sponsor donated a spot for LOPE in Peter Campbell’s clinic earlier this month. I signed up for the Colt Starting class and brought a horse that had been returned to LOPE by his adopters (due...
View ArticleBuck Brannaman 2015 Clinic: Just Say No To Turmoil
In the past, I’ve had a conflicted relationship with Buck Brannaman clinics. On the one hand, I love the caliber of horsemanship and elegance that Buck presents. I can watch Buck ride all day (no mean...
View ArticleNo Stirrups November Challenge
Take the 2015 No Stirrups November Challenge, and drop your stirrups for LOPE! Improve your riding position, get in shape and have fun with your horse — all while helping the LOPE horses. Here is how...
View ArticleAmerican Pharoah Halter Endowed to LOPE
Wimberley, TX – November 25, 2015 – LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE), a Wimberley-based nonprofit devoted to retraining and rehoming ex-racehorses, was the recipient of a generous donation...
View ArticleTop 5 Things I Learned at LOPE in 2015
By Suzanne Minter Suzanne Minter is a LOPE staffer and lifelong equestrian. She adopted Wooden Phone (aka “Watson”) from LOPE in 2012. Suzanne has studied classical dressage since childhood and...
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2015 Year In Review
2015 was one of the biggest years ever at LOPE! Here are some of our favorite highlights. Most Historic Donation: American Pharoah Halter In 2015, Bob and Jill Baffert donated one of American Pharoah’s...
View ArticleOfficial LOPE Artist: Joanna Zeller Quentin
LOPE is delighted to announce a partnership with renowned equine artist Joanna Zeller Quentin of Dallas, TX! Joanna’s award-winning artwork has been exhibited internationally and her images have...
View ArticleLOPE + Amplify Austin
LOPE is very excited to be a part of Amplify Austin Day starting on March 8, 2016. Amplify Austin is an annual day of online giving for Austin-area charities. Please help LOPE achieve our Amplify...
View ArticleKentucky Triple Crown Raffle
Win a chance to meet American Pharoah and own the halter of famous Belmont Stakes winner! In support of the 2016 LOPE Benefit Horse Show, LOPE will have an exclusive Kentucky Triple Crown themed...
View ArticleLava Man Halter Online Auction
Lava Man is a famous Thoroughbred racehorse. He won over $5.2M and became a social media sensation after his retirement from racing. Lava Man then became a much-loved pony horse and coach to young...
View ArticleNo Stirrups November Challenge 2016
Take the 2016 No Stirrups November Challenge, and drop your stirrups for LOPE! Improve your riding position, get in shape and have fun with your horse — all while helping the LOPE horses. Here is how...
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2016 in Review: A Tale of Two Horses
As 2016 comes to an end, I want to share a tale of two horses who came to LOPE. Of all the horses this year, these two stories show why we are so passionate about our charitable work — and why we are...
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