ROC the Standardbred

FIRST FRIDAY GIVEAWAY TIME We have this blingy adjustable hat for one lucky winner. Enter for your chance to win by following the instructions below (horse statue not included). Rules:... 1. Like this post. 2. Share this post. 3. Tag one person not already a part of the group Winner must like this Page and will be selected at random Monday 3/9/2020.

Please consider taking a moment to vote for Begin Again in this contest. They’re in second place currently and need some major votes to push them to first. It’s FREE and easy (although you can triple your vote with a $2 donation it is not required). There are a few Begin Again alumni in the RTS family; Gypsy (Team Burgundy), KC (Team Navy) and also Austin, who was pulled from the same auction as KC and now resides with him at the President’s home.

We hope everyone is staying safe and sane amidst the drama! A happy note, our shoes were picked up today and we hit a total of 132 bags!!! Sincerest thanks to each and every person who collected, donated, banded, bagged and moved shoes. There are far too many to name. Now we wait to hear our grand total earned.

FUN FACT FRIDAY: Halla, a Standardbred mare that was "too rank" for the track, was then found to be unsuccessful at eventing because of how nervous she was performing dressage, however, show jumping was her sport! She is in the Guiness Book of World Records with the most Gold Medals from Olympic performances - THREE!! And in 1956, at the Olympics in Stockholm, her rider suffered a painful injury (he pulled a groin muscle - ouch!). Seeming to sense his limited capacity, Halla cleared the entire course with only steering from her partner. That year they won both Individual and Team Gold.

Our first Friday giveaway winner for March is Stephanie Walters

This week's album is RUS. Did you know Standardbreds race under saddle? Although it's bigger in Europe, there are groups, like RUS New York Informational Page who are trying to make a go here in the US! Share away!! https://www.facebook.com/pg/ROCtheStandardbred/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2739703176101359

Metro's Escape in a driving class at age 11, submitted by Marcia Harmelink