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Don who is actually ‘Notable Times’ is a retired Thoroughbred race horse and came to us in June of 2010. He had been rescued by young woman who shows and competes as she had hoped that he would make a good mount for her husband, who is a novice with horses.

Don may be almost 20, but the heart of a three year old, thundering down the track, still beats in him, so the match was not to be.  He got the name Don because that was the man that he was bought from. He was just called Canner before that because he was heading to the dog food factory.

Not being able to keep more than a few horses on her acreage his rescuer had to find him a new owner. After trying vainly to find another permanent home, we offered to give him one. In his time racing Don had 44 starts and is listed on his pedigree as a winner though how many he had, I don’t know.

Don grazing on the hill

Don is a winner with us though, as he never misses a chance for a hug, and is not at all mean with the other horses, even though he towers above them. Every once in a while we will look out and see him running laps around the field, probably reliving his glory days like we all do.

He is fun to ride but you have to hang on and enjoy his speed. However, with the grandchildren on board he is just a big sweetie and is careful not to lose them. It is a long way down for them and they do feel like they are on top of the world on his back.

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