I'm trying to rescue a race horse

[cakes44]

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

I had no prior idea of the existence of Fonner Park until your post. Interesting mix of races they run there in their short meet.

I hit Fonner Park at least once a year just because there is absolutely nothing else in Nebraska. Those are some of the sorest horses in the world.

[smuthg]

DerbyCat, best of luck with your efforts!

[TalkToTheHoof]

Best of luck, DerbyCat!

You might want to contact Southern California Equine Rescue, if you need resources (trailer, etc). They have a good network of people they work with and have rescued horses who have ultimately shipped to Northern California.

http://www.sctbrescue.org/contactus.htm

[ddthetide]

good luck DC! it's a great thing you are trying to do.

[DerbyCat]

Here's the latest - I just spoke with the trainer and he wasn't real receptive to a sale. Said the horse is training great and he thinks he should win today. He also thinks another trainer may claim him (his claiming price is $2,500 today) but if I want to buy him I've got to give him the "$3,500" he paid for him in Arizona (and probably more than that to compensate him for his loss). Anyone know someone with a trainers or owners license in Nebraska that could claim the horse for me? I'll pay $2,500 (I was hoping I could get him for less than that, I've still got to pay for transportation and boarding while he re-schools).

This isn't as easy as I had hoped it would be... but I'm still trying.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

Here's the latest - I just spoke with the trainer and he wasn't real receptive to a sale. Said the horse is training great and he thinks he should win today. He also thinks another trainer may claim him (his claiming price is $2,500 today) but if I want to buy him I've got to give him the "$3,500" he paid for him in Arizona (and probably more than that to compensate him for his loss). Anyone know someone with a trainers or owners license in Nebraska that could claim the horse for me? I'll pay $2,500 (I was hoping I could get him for less than that, I've still got to pay for transportation and boarding while he re-schools).

This isn't as easy as I had hoped it would be... but I'm still trying.

Sounds like Trainer speak and negotiation to me DC..I'm sure this guy doesn't get many phone calls about a private sale for a bottom level claimer. Plus, unless he is the owner-trainer, if you buy him, the trainer loses a horse to bill monthly. Owner would probably love to move him for $2500...

[jezebel]

Have you tried Canter? They seem to have a lot of contacts at various tracks, esp. those where lower level claimers end up...they may know someone who would be willing to help you out. Good luck!