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“Hobo” – Racing!#@!

"Hobo" is a big solid horse ready for a new career

“Hobo” is a 2004, 16.2 and 1/2 inch tall chestnut gelding. He was bred and owned by same owner till his was retired this past fall. He is being retired sound with no vices. He did have a racing injury when he was three. He had a very small (10%) tear in his suspensory and was laid up accordingly and has continued to race sound with no further problems. He has raced 45 times. This should not affect as career options. It would not necessary even be detected in a vet check but we are committed to full disclosure on the horses we sell. No horse is perfect and “Hobo” has proved that the tear healed successfully or he would not have still been racing at seven.

In between races his exercise rider/owner has taken him trail riding so he could learn to relax. He loves it. He spooks from nothing including turkeys flying up in front of him on the trails and deer jumping out of the brush. He is a nice big solid horse with great feet.

“Hobo” is a beautiful mover with tons of athletic ability. He will make switch to show horse very easily. He is already turned out with two other geldings and has no problems with other horses in the pasture. Cleaned up, this horse is gorgeous. He is only being offered for sale because of some personal problems in his owner’s private life. He would still be racing and competing if not for that. He must go to a good home and the buyer must keep in touch with the owner and trainer as well as with Bits & Bytes Farm.

I love Thoroughbreds that have had just one owner. They are more trusting and calm and their personalities really come out. They are easy to train as they trust their person to take care of them.

Like this horse? Call . . .

Please read our Pricing Information and Buying a Track Prospect Horse pages before calling. There are several more pages under the Buying Our Horses button at the top of this page. Prospect Horses at the Track will only be sold to buyers with the skills and support to make it a successful transition.

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Call. We will not sell a horse if it is not a good match – no matter how much money you have. Are you a match? Call and we can see. 770-704-6595






























CALL! 770-704-6595

If you see a horse you like:

Don’t wait to see if he is there tomorrow.
Don’t wonder how much he is – CALL!
Don’t wait to see what your friends say – CALL!

We are not going to talk you into buying a horse!
More likely we will ask you to tell us about yourself and your goals. Then, we will help you find the right match or tell you to wait for other horses because none of the current horses are a match.

Please read our Pricing Information and Buying a Track Prospect Horse pages before calling. There are several more pages under the Buying Our Horses button at the top of this page. Prospect Horses at the Track will only be sold to buyers with the skills and support to make it a successful transition.

We DO NOT SELL HORSES FOR RACING!

We can’t help you if you don’t call.

770-704-6595

Did you wait too long and your favorite horse is SOLD?
Watch and read the stories of his new owner on our sister site: www.OTTBSuccessStories.com