Memorial Acknowledgement

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"Ice, you will be missed."

As the founder of Amadon Hills Thoroughbred Foundation, our mission is to help preserve the Thoroughbred and Sport horse life through our rescue and aftercare services, knowing that many of the horses we bring on may have unannounced issues. With that being said, one of our beloved Thoroughbreds was sent to cross the rainbow bridge on January 8, 2024, Ice.

Ice was a one-of-a-kind amazing Thoroughbred who had true integrity. He was one of the last babies bred from the Fallstaff lineage - bred to race but was so kind that the jockey that acquired him made Ice his riding horse. Ice was treated like the King he was throughout his life and the moment that he arrived at Amadon Hills. 

Ice was a late cut; he was a stallion until six years of age but never acted like a stud. He had a fantastic temperament, so he was pulled from the track, and his abilities were used as a superb Fox Hunter and go-to Whipper-In partner. Even though Ice was retired, he always wanted to continue to move even after arriving at AH, self-lunging by trotting repeated circles in his paddock or waiting patiently at his paddock gate to go - and they're off!

I am proud that Ice was handled and treated like the King that he was. He became his true self again during the last seven months of his life with us at Amadon Hills. He was afforded daily turnouts in large jumping arenas where he would show himself as just all that! He would maneuver himself into the tack room looking for the grub and cookie treats; he was cared for like the top-tier horse that he was - most notably, respected and loved. 

Ice never did anything wrong throughout his life. He was a lover, and the smooch that he was will make his departure greatly missed. His bond was strong. He would follow, give hugs, always be the first to approach, never sidestep away, perfectly behaved, had gentle ground manners, and under saddle, an amazing ride. You could feel his fire that proved him to be the Champion that he was. Ice, you will be missed. May your spirit carry on and touch those fortunate enough in this life to experience your presence. God bless you, and I thank you for being part of my life. 

Ingrid A. Foster - Founder

Amadon Hills Thoroughbred Foundation