Epic Parade

The old saying is “Ride the horse, not the xrays”

Epic originally came from the race barn of the great Rodney Jenkins. After 4 starts it was apparent she was not a racehorse and was sold as a riding horse. She went through several hands, got a great education over fences, and the last post we saw on social media noted that she had chips in an ankle – and in order for her to stay sound long term she needed surgery. From there she ended up at an auction and in the hands of a kill buyer, where we bought her. She came to us in good shape and we xrayed her ankle to see if in fact she did need surgery. Unfortunately, xrays showed an old condylar fracture that should have been stabilized with a screw but instead she was rested. As a result the films are not pretty– but she is and has been totally sound, much to the vet’s surprise. We prefer to place her with someone who doesn’t have the goal of jumping a lot, however she will tell us what she can and cannot do. She trots out sound even after a jump school- she is game and honest to the fences, and is straightforward on the flat. See her flat and jump videos below~

A joint supplement like Platinum Performance CJ, or adequan type injections may also help as a proactive approach- however, again, she has been sound. Epics is barefoot with no vices, and not mareish. She is a good bodied mare and takes up your leg. Epic can always return to us if ever down the road she becomes unsound.

UPDATE October 2022- Epic was adopted in the spring of 2021 and recently came back to us through no fault of her own- her adopter could no longer keep her. She is in great shape and is as easy as ever. A real confidence builder. She will make someone very happy (again)!

Pictures are new, videos are old, will get a new one soon!

Up to date on everything. Backed by our program’s reputation of honesty and transparency. All MAHR horses  can come to our series of all TB clinics here in MD for FREE. Adoption fee $1000- ADOPTED

Located in Warwick, MD. PM or email Bev@MidAtlanticHorseRescue.org to meet Epic.