tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post678775103367442526..comments2023-12-29T00:13:15.712-05:00Comments on Thoroughbred Daily News Staff Blog: Zodiac: Nine Months LaterTDN Staff Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843037843408911592noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-21092286866954090962011-11-03T16:24:31.874-04:002011-11-03T16:24:31.874-04:00Days End Always give the horses new names - new na...Days End Always give the horses new names - new name, new life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-22326933580692946092011-07-26T20:18:55.570-04:002011-07-26T20:18:55.570-04:00Stunning pictures, thank you for showing him gallo...Stunning pictures, thank you for showing him galloping in the fields.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-58782713554634042032011-07-14T21:10:35.640-04:002011-07-14T21:10:35.640-04:00zodiac is doing awwesome now, he is on stall rest ...zodiac is doing awwesome now, he is on stall rest right now since he got cut in the field, but he will be going back out on mondayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-38741639681522277822011-06-22T01:36:09.849-04:002011-06-22T01:36:09.849-04:00Sarah, the way you told Zodiac's story was ama...Sarah, the way you told Zodiac's story was amazing and inspirational. I love seeing your photos on fb, too. You really do have an instinct for the instant to snap the shutter. I remember one thing most of all about Christmas Day this year, and it is the feeling I had seeing Zodiac out in the front pasture as we drove by on our way to yet another obligation of the day. That short moment really made my day. Since then, my life has changed in a way I never imagined it could. The last day of April, I woke up with my lung 75% collapsed & was admitted to the hospital. The biopsy came back pretty bad and the doctor said my lungs look like an 80 year old's who has been smoking for 40 or 50 years. I am only 31. Simple daily tasks are a whole new animal. Your words and phenomenal photography has given me hope. Thank you!!!!!kateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729700847721446435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-59963387357207095332011-06-19T11:57:28.230-04:002011-06-19T11:57:28.230-04:00What an amazing story and Zodiac sure is an amazin...What an amazing story and Zodiac sure is an amazing horse! LOVE the photo of him running and enjoying life again! I have two rescued thoroughbreds myself and they sure have heart! GO ZODIAC!!!Cheryl Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-43146634149422257702011-06-13T20:32:32.800-04:002011-06-13T20:32:32.800-04:00Zodiac is my hero.Zodiac is my hero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-18843888164764705982011-06-10T15:56:16.920-04:002011-06-10T15:56:16.920-04:00I don't really know Zodiac that well, but well...I don't really know Zodiac that well, but well enough to notice the great improvment! I'm very greatful to DEFHR to take their time to help Zodiac! It was definately worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-86329346484424562042011-06-09T17:06:55.289-04:002011-06-09T17:06:55.289-04:00God bless those who took a tragady od human cruelt...God bless those who took a tragady od human cruelty . Than turned it into a victory for life.<br />Thast one mighty happy horse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-44686291384010889502011-06-09T09:04:10.207-04:002011-06-09T09:04:10.207-04:00To say that "I am not a horse person" is...To say that "I am not a horse person" is an understatement. Horses take one look at me and think "sucker" even if they behave like total gentlehorses with every 11-year-old girl who rides them. <br /><br />But the story -- shocking. The pictures -- stunning. Thank you for your time and passion.Tim Wohlfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083211657061442828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-74036657035234707492011-06-08T19:08:41.517-04:002011-06-08T19:08:41.517-04:00Thank you Sarah, for telling a story that needs to...Thank you Sarah, for telling a story that needs to be heard. I too, have followed Zodiac's rescue and recovery on the DEFHR facebook page. Throughout his amazing progress, I have never been able to let go of a simmering anger at those who allowed such a magnificent animal deteriorate in such an inhumane way. Reading your blog and now understanding that, one year after being an earner on the track, Zodiac was reduced to the condition he was found, is nothing less than criminal. Unfortunately, unlike his offender(s), Zodiac traveled a hellish path to find his new beginning. Based on the photos you've posted, he's also been blessed to find his happy ending. I can't express the admiration I have for this horse and his caregivers at DEFHR, who saved not only his life, but restored his spirit and dignity as well. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-52184662023536357092011-06-08T18:23:38.534-04:002011-06-08T18:23:38.534-04:00Zodiac made my day today! Thanks to everyone that...Zodiac made my day today! Thanks to everyone that cared for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-17127761869362733032011-06-08T17:39:45.993-04:002011-06-08T17:39:45.993-04:00It's so wonderful what is being done for all t...It's so wonderful what is being done for all the horses. Such beautiful creatures...sentient beings....job well done!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-12301279452955961462011-06-08T16:54:13.413-04:002011-06-08T16:54:13.413-04:00Through many a cold night during recovery, Zodiac ...Through many a cold night during recovery, Zodiac warmed many hearts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-80209877147781660912011-06-08T14:59:44.180-04:002011-06-08T14:59:44.180-04:00What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing! Th...What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing! This is the ultimate example of the thoroughbred's will and courage. A big THANK YOU to all of those who are caring for him.Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-23007183099226254042011-06-08T12:43:10.427-04:002011-06-08T12:43:10.427-04:00Cannot tell you how much these photos make my day!...Cannot tell you how much these photos make my day!Kelly Uhttp://calabriarose.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-31423903932595753892011-06-08T12:17:55.078-04:002011-06-08T12:17:55.078-04:00Oh I love this horse and your photos have captured...Oh I love this horse and your photos have captured his journey to fight for life. So wonderful to see him just enojoying life again.<br /><br />Robin VRobin Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-80172492006342591752011-06-08T10:39:17.568-04:002011-06-08T10:39:17.568-04:00The Knight Sky - yes, I am not sure what happened ...The Knight Sky - yes, I am not sure what happened during that particular race, but I do know that he had surgery on one of his front legs. I visited Zodiac last December and he is truly an amazing horse. What a will to live!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-30128853143857101892011-06-08T10:25:36.325-04:002011-06-08T10:25:36.325-04:00@ Anon - Thanks.
Rhythmic Moves was a pretty goo...@ Anon - Thanks. <br /><br />Rhythmic Moves was a pretty good racer with 7 wins in 26 starts while racing from 2005 to 2009. A West Virginia bred sired by the precocious sire Luftikus out of the mare Hot Rhythm (Explosive Red).<br /><br />It looks like something went wrong in his last race at Charles Town as he "bore out into the turn" according to the chartman. Hopefully those aches have been tended to.The_Knight_Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497100877439699363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-46167127104722859232011-06-08T10:22:24.076-04:002011-06-08T10:22:24.076-04:00Wow. How did he survive that? Just wow. Kudos to a...Wow. How did he survive that? Just wow. Kudos to all his caretakers.yatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142518546357757874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-52788319355596268662011-06-08T10:08:49.835-04:002011-06-08T10:08:49.835-04:00Beautiful pics of a beautiful horse. THANKS to all...Beautiful pics of a beautiful horse. THANKS to all the caregivers that helped save this wonderful horse. Still can't understand how people can do harm to animals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-54083119248956088632011-06-08T10:06:46.302-04:002011-06-08T10:06:46.302-04:00I was fortunate enough to finally meet and groom Z...I was fortunate enough to finally meet and groom Zodiac just this week. What a sweetie! Thanks everyone.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-72546525992635602552011-06-08T09:55:28.079-04:002011-06-08T09:55:28.079-04:00@The_Knight_Sky = Zodiac Zar is the name given to ...@The_Knight_Sky = Zodiac Zar is the name given to him by Days End Farm when he arrived. His registered name is Rhythmic Moves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-15914521557424215202011-06-08T09:50:28.056-04:002011-06-08T09:50:28.056-04:00Truly amazing care and an incredible heart and wil...Truly amazing care and an incredible heart and will to live on Zodiac's part. The dedication of his caretakers was inspiring. I remember the pictures of 8 women literally picking him back up after he collapsed. Just blew me away. Very glad to see someone write about this story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-44490539828765811432011-06-08T09:49:00.515-04:002011-06-08T09:49:00.515-04:00Sarah, thank you for the update on Zodiac. His is...Sarah, thank you for the update on Zodiac. His is an amazing story of courage and heart and the will to live. Days End did an amazing job of rehabilitating him. You did an amazing job of chronicling his recovery! And made me cry again but with gladness this time!Cindyhttp://www.centralvahorserescue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6494042975644008281.post-32511644202403488372011-06-08T09:15:57.360-04:002011-06-08T09:15:57.360-04:00Wow! What a good looking horse he turned out to b...Wow! What a good looking horse he turned out to be. A great job by the caretakers.<br /><br />What's his pedigree?<br /><br />Equibase does not have a Zodiac listed for some reason.The_Knight_Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497100877439699363noreply@blogger.com