Veloce ~Rest in Peace
Name : Veloce (Jockey Club: Veloce)
DOB: 1997
Breed: Thoroughbred
Color: Gray
1997-2025
In an ultimate act of heartbreaking love, we let our beautiful Veloce pass over the rainbow bridge, before our last cold snap. Affectionately called Dodi in the barn in a nod to his dodi doo way of meandering, he still has many tales of his flamboyance and bravado during his racing days. We gave him dignity, peace and gratitude for everything he shared with us and the many people who have loved him at ILEHC.
He asked for little, offered so much, and found comfort in the simple things: a soft voice, a familiar touch, a peaceful place to rest with his horse friends, soft alfalfa and lots of peppermints. Not to mention mud, he loved mud. He had a way of standing quietly with you, as if he understood more than words ever could. He has been the quiet companion for Oliver, Isobel and Evie who grew up in his steady presence. He has been a teacher for many volunteers and our steadfast, loyal companion in the barn.
Run free now, Veloce. May the fields be endless, the grass always sweet /filled with muddle splash puddles, and your spirit reunited with your most favorite friend, Amo. Thank you for trusting us with your life, looking after our volunteers/children and for leaving your hoofprints forever on our hearts. We love you Dodi, it’s been an honor and joy to care for you
Thank you to everyone who also loved him, cared for him, supported us and made it possible for Dodi to have the long, peaceful life at ILEHC
DOB: 1997
Breed: Thoroughbred
Color: Gray
1997-2025
In an ultimate act of heartbreaking love, we let our beautiful Veloce pass over the rainbow bridge, before our last cold snap. Affectionately called Dodi in the barn in a nod to his dodi doo way of meandering, he still has many tales of his flamboyance and bravado during his racing days. We gave him dignity, peace and gratitude for everything he shared with us and the many people who have loved him at ILEHC.
He asked for little, offered so much, and found comfort in the simple things: a soft voice, a familiar touch, a peaceful place to rest with his horse friends, soft alfalfa and lots of peppermints. Not to mention mud, he loved mud. He had a way of standing quietly with you, as if he understood more than words ever could. He has been the quiet companion for Oliver, Isobel and Evie who grew up in his steady presence. He has been a teacher for many volunteers and our steadfast, loyal companion in the barn.
Run free now, Veloce. May the fields be endless, the grass always sweet /filled with muddle splash puddles, and your spirit reunited with your most favorite friend, Amo. Thank you for trusting us with your life, looking after our volunteers/children and for leaving your hoofprints forever on our hearts. We love you Dodi, it’s been an honor and joy to care for you
Thank you to everyone who also loved him, cared for him, supported us and made it possible for Dodi to have the long, peaceful life at ILEHC
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Regent's Hope (Reggie) - Rest in Peace2000-2023
We are very sad to share the news our sweet dude, Reggie, gained his angel wings Saturday night after a sudden colic. He fought his hardest to stay with us, but alas, he is now pain free, no doubt having fun and frolics with his old buddies. Reggie had many talents on and off the racetrack; he earned over $136k on the track as a nippy little racehorse and off the track his popularity among the other geldings was unmatched, he was the Dude, the guy everyone loves, the one you call to share your troubles and have a fun evening. His popularity and chill nature meant he became our resident stallion tamer, he never failed! He LOVED a muddy puddle, and to have his head rubbed (you’d hear “reggie.. reggie…reeegggiiiee” from his stall as he’d capture a volunteer for a head rub). Even though his arthritis gave him stiff days, his positive attitude never failed. By far his biggest talent was the ability to make us laugh and smile, every single day. Oh Reg, what will we do without your fun soul. You’re so missed and left this world oh so loved. Fly high Reggie-roo Thank you to all the volunteers who have cared for him over the years, scraping off mounds of mud, summer baths and giving him head rubs and all the treats. Thank you to all our supporters and partners for making it possible to give Reggie many amazing years of life at ILEHC. A life very well lived |
Zingy Baroness (Zingy)
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Zingy was a 1995, dark bay, 16 hand, Thoroughbred mare. Zingy retired from racing in 2001 having earned over $23k in 38 starts. Zingy came to the ILEHC as part of a herd of horses relinquished by their owner who was no longer able to adequately care or feed horses. Zingy was extremely malnourished and underweight at that time, however, in just a few short months, she has been completely restored to excellent weight and health. Zingy lived a fulfilling 13 years at ILEHC, enjoying the good life, loved by many. Run free with your girlfriends, Zinga-ding.
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Colonel Klink (Colonel)
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Colonel was a 2006 Thoroughbred gelding, was relinquished by his owner following an injury he sustained while racing. Over 17.2 hands, this handsome boy won over $25,000 in 10 starts during his racing career. Colonel went through an extended period of rest and rehabilitation.
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Around Marry Lou (Marry) - Rest in Peace with your Best Girlfriend, Lexi
Thank you Laura Kubik for helping with Marry's monthly expenses!
Lex's Legacy (Lexi) - Rest in Peace
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Lexi was a 1998, chestnut, 16.2 hand, Thoroughbred mare. Lexi retired from racing with nearly $14k in earnings in only 9 starts. Lexi came to the ILEHC as part of a herd of horses relinquished by their owner who was no longer able to adequately care or feed horses. Lexi was extremely malnourished and underweight at that time, however, in just a few short months, she has been completely restored to excellent weight and health. Lexi was a sweet, calm and intelligent mare that would make a wonderful companion horse.
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Mr. Stein (Stein)
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Stein was a gorgeous 2012, 16 hand, dark bay (nearly black!) Thoroughbred, gelding. Mr. Stein is by Einstein (BRZ) winner of more than $2 million and out of the Dynaformer mare, Heartache Dyna. This impeccably bred gelding did well on the racetrack and last raced September 1, 2018 at Arlington Park retiring with over $48k in earnings from 25 starts. Stein was rescued by the ILEHC in early 2019 from a kill pen in Stroud, Oklahoma. Stein was one of the unfortunate victims of his owner's mass disposal of racing and breeding stock. Unfortunately, only a few of more than 40 suspected horses that were sold to slaughter by this owner were able to be recovered from slaughter auctions or feedlots. Thankfully, the ILEHC was able to step up to rescue this beautiful, sweet, sound, and kind gelding. ILEHC lost Stein to a pasture accident in mid-February 2020, way too soon.
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Amo Ebaci (Amo)
Amo was a 2000, 16.1 hand, dark bay, Thoroughbred gelding. Amo retired from racing in June of 2010 with nearly $170k in earnings from only 45 starts! Amo is clearly an exceptional athlete that is certainly most deserving of a new life and career as a pleasure horse! Amo came to the ILEHC as part of a herd of horses relinquished by their owner who was no longer able to adequately care or feed horses. Amo was moderately underweight at that time, however, in just a few short months, he was completely restored to excellent weight and health. Amo was as classy as they come, he showed his class on the track and at the ILEHC barn.
Fading Light (Faye)
Faye was a 2004, 16.1 hand, bay, Thoroughbred mare. Following a successful career as a racehorse, Faye retired in October of 2009 with 3 wins out of 21 starts and earnings just over $50,000.
Silver Option (Lulu)
Lulu was a 1997, 16 hand, dark bay Thoroughbred mare with an interesting story. The ILEHC rescued Lulu on June 6 from a kill pen at the Shipshewana Livestock auction in Shipshewana, Indiana. Lame and in obvious distress, Lulu had already been purchased by well known kill buyer Jaron Gold by the time the ILEHC arrived at the auction. Nonetheless, the ILEHC was able to broker a deal with Gold to purchase this mare to spare her what would have been tremendous suffering during the long journey to a Canadian slaughter plant. She exhibited classic signs of laminitis. Shortly after arriving at the ILEHC it was also discovered that Lulu was carrying a foal and, on April 15, 2010, she delivered a very handsome dark bay colt (Taxi or Magna Fortuna). The ILEHC learned that Lulu was actually a registered daughter of Silver Hawk and her little colt was sired by champion Magna Graduate.
Do Not Pass (Pass)
Pass was a 2000, bay, 16 hand, Thoroughbred mare. Pass retired from racing in 2008 having earned almost $43k in 55 starts. Pass came to the ILEHC as part of a herd of horses relinquished by their owner who was no longer able to adequately care or feed horses. Pass was very much underweight at that time, however, in just a few short months, she has been completely restored to excellent weight and health. Pass is a total sweetheart and has no soundness issues or stable vices. Pass was adopted by Megan and expired due to an unfortunate and misdiagnosed injury.
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