Not A Prude Makes The Cover of TROT

Every once in a while life throws a nice surprise your way that makes all the effort seem worthwhile. Late Monday night I received a Facebook message from OSAS VP Sarah Scott happily proclaiming that Not A Prude had made the cover of the June issue of TROT Magazine. While I was excited to have a story I'd written make the cover of a magazine, I was even more happy for Not A Prude as he's a horse deserving of the recognition.

I met the strawberry-roan charmer in April of this year at Joanne Colville's High Stakes Farm and posted a photo essay of the day. The farm specializes in caring for broodmares and prepping yearlings, but also serves as a foster farm and home for recuperating horses donated to the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society. It was immediately evident that caring for Prude came naturally to Colville and made writing the story that much easier.

Not A Prude Mugs It Up For The Camera


On the track, Not A Prude was not the type of horse that would fill trophy cabinets. He was simply a hard working horse blessed with a ton of speed who was willing to ply his trade with an abundance of energy. Prude was a consistent performer making 160 lifetime starts with a record of 24-21-22.

What set Prude apart was the fact that he was claimed some 19 times and over his career raced for 14 trainers, 38 drivers and starts on ten different racetracks. The value of the claims added up to a million dollars and that's the angle I took with the story - Million Dollar Claimer Looking For A Home.

Prude Has His Bag Packed And Ready


I'm thankful that TROT saw fit to put Not A Prude on their cover and I really do hope this handsome fella finds a loving home and a new career. There are so many wonderful stories like this going on behind the scenes at tracks everywhere and once in a while it's nice to take a step back from handicapping and politics to simply celebrate the effects of a community giving back.

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The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society have announced details for their 13th annual Steve Condren Golf Tournament. This year's fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at the Granite Ridge Golf Club in Milton, Ontario. Registration and lunch will take place at 11 am to 12:30 pm followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m.

The always popular event is limited to 144 golfers on a first come first serve basis. To register call the OSAS office at 905-854-6099 or visit the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society website for more details.