A time of memory for dear Rembrandt - our peaceful dream horse will be missed.
As the founder of Amadon Hills Thoroughbred Foundation, our mission is to help preserve the Thoroughbred and Sport horse’s life through our rescue and retirement services, knowing that the horses we bring on will one day cross the Rainbow Bridge. With that being said, our beloved Oldenburg/Thoroughbred was sent to cross on January 13, 2024, Remi.
Remi was a generous, kind soul who was a horse of genuine compassion, always wanting to buddy up in pack formation with any horse or human. His kindness radiated to where people would gravitate to him to gaze at and say hi, putting a smile on anyone’s face, and let’s not forget his smile! He was one of the Secretariat lineage who held on to that kind spirit, a Hunter Jumper Champion in competition, and a teacher for children and adults. Rembrandt was treated as the peaceful, Gentle Giant he was and cared for throughout his years at Amadon Hills.
One of Remi’s endearing attributes was that he had a voice as big as the world and a talkative one. When left on his own devices, he would call out to check-in. When feed time was had, he would nicker. When exercising, he would whine to let the world know he was free. When passing other horses, he would greet them with a neigh. But the most enduring was when arriving to him, he would always say hi with 2 - 3 happy neighs, and with his evening supplement and dinner - he would quietly nicker under his breath while preparing his meal, doing his back-back and while following until his meal was set on the ground. A vocal boy. He called, and you always knew where your team member was; you could never get lost on his watch. He would not allow it. A perfect dance partner!
Remi was a dream horse, and I am proud that he could become the leader of his pack, where he could fully express himself and be just that! This allowed him to be himself, own, and have his space. With his beautiful, deep copper coat, as shiny as a penny, you could catch his sparkle from a mile away. Glorious, he was against a blue sky and the green hills; that is how BIG his love and compassion were towards humanity, where he promoted perpetual peace.
Rembrandt held the gates open for Amadon Hills to thrive. He showed us partnership, companionship, compassion, and trust. He gave us the courage to continue and develop our true nature of perpetual peace. Remi, you will be greatly missed. May your spirit carry on and touch those fortunate enough to experience your presence in this life. God bless you, and I thank you for being part of my life.
Ingrid A. Foster - Founder
Amadon Hills Thoroughbred Foundation
Located at Valley Brook Equestrian Center in Napa, California, our intimate barn shares a fence line with one of Napa Valley's renowned vineyards. It offers stunning views of the Vaca Mountain Range. Our horses live in a place where the environment promotes peace and well-being.
In preparation for receiving Remi and Ice, our barn underwent a facelift. Projects included: Restaining the barn's wood to help with weather protection and adding paneling to enclose the covered paddock, providing a dry space during winter and a shaded area during summer. We installed a large, standing watering trough to promote optimal horse health. We regraded the paddock for proper drainage and added new footing for optimal hoof health.
Even though these changes have been made, barn health is a constant; donations would be greatly appreciated to help maintain the horses living space.
Amadon Hills would like to thank Jim Felder with FiXXiT - Home Improvement for Volunteering his time and materials for the barn upgrade.
Please help our cause - by helping our horses - by donating.
At Amadon Hills, we are determined to help educate the public on the importance of equine aftercare.
Were you aware of the 18,143 Thoroughbreds born in the U.S. last year, only 5 percent, or 907 horses, will have the opportunity to race?* Only 20 horses, or 0.001% of each foal crop, will have a chance to compete in the run for the Roses. The fate of thousands of horses without a career in the industry raises serious concerns for their welfare. Public expectation is high that these horses will be appropriately cared for, not least because they have been bred and used for sport and profit in a multi-billion dollar industry.
The truth is that some are cared for and live fruitful lives, but many are categorized as 'wastage'! At Amadon Hills, we are dedicated to the well-being of our country's Thoroughbreds—the retired successes and the less fortunate ones that have been overlooked. Please help us help the horses.
*2023 statistics, *Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and help horses. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
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