Submitted by Jessica Saucier: Jimmy (JC: Run for James) is a 2014 OTTB that was a rockstar racehorse and was supposed to be my next event horse, but due to some physical issues from his track days was recommended to flat only (even if he can jump feet off the ground from a standstill). I bought him anyways (because of course I did) and have learned so much in our time together so far. He's the definition of quirky, but has made me all the better horsewoman because of it ❤️ He tries so hard to do everything asked of him, and all he wants in return is muzzle kisses and eye rubs. Pictured here is from his first off property show last year!
We recently asked our social media followers to share a photo of their favorite Thorughbred or Thoroughbred cross, and tell us a little about them, for a chance to be featured on YourDressage, and we are so excited to share all the photos we received highlighting this versatile breed! If you have a tenacious Thoroughbred you’d like to share, send us an email at yourdressage@usdf.org.
Did you know… Dressage riders who compete with a member of this speedy breed are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as The Jockey Club is a participating organization!
Thatcher Street aka Thatcher Owned by Michelle Johnson Phillips She does eventing with him, I’m working on his Dressage journey!! Since retiring my boy, Michelle has been so amazing and is letting me pilot her boy in the Dressage world:) he’s been so good and is strutting his stuff!! I love ottbs, they have the best heart and work ethic 💙🤎 Lisa Michelle Dean Photography – Taylor S.Elevare Equestrian Bubbles with Caleb Schobel – Nicole S.One of my two fabulous thoroughbreds. Both horses upper level eventers and Fourth Level dressage Megan Benge photo. – Erin P.The second of my two fabulous thoroughbreds (first is above). Both horses upper level eventers and Fourth Level dressage Lisa Michelle Dean photo. – Erin P.Diamond Bachelor, 15yo gelding, 62 starts with over $445000 in earnings on the track, Currently working towards our bronze medal and competing second level – Allison A.My 2018 OTTB JC: Gruntled! – Lizzy K.This is Nellie! Been riding her for almost a year now!! She is 11 years old – Kyla S.Just Enough Bling (Dex). A 2004 OTTB. He was originally a jumper, but we’ve been partners for 9 years now when I purchased him to be my next eventing partner. While he loves to jump, the last few years he’s asked to slow down the jumping and we’ve turned our attention more to our dressage work. Finishing our last season at first level with awards in our local Maine clubs and aged horse division. We’re hoping to get back out there as the season starts and keep going together! – Emily C.This is my boy Major Spin aka Clifford! He is an 8 year old OTTB. I adopted him from Stall 13 Thoroughbreds in November 2025. He has an old fracture/injury in his left knee. Stall 13 purchased him off the track, let him rest/recover, and then put him back to work in dressage. I never thought I would own a OTTB, but this has been everything I need and more! He has the best personality and is such a goofball. He works so hard to please and I’m enjoying learning along with him ❤️ – Cassie H.Brolic 2012 OTTB – barn name Righ at our first MDHT Highland Series starter trial at Loch Moy Farm! – Erica H.My young OTTB Isn’t she Khozy (Khozy) who had some down time off the track followed by lots of ground work. She will be getting under saddle shortly. Khozy is super athletic and she has the funniest personality. I think she will make a super flashy dressage prospect but also I would love to event her! 🤩 – Elevare EquestrianNotable One is our 11 year old OTTB that we got from his original breeder 4 years ago. He only had 3 starts but didn’t have much success. His breeder/owner took him back home and turned him out until we got him. My son (pictured) and I show him in dressage and my son has dabbled in eventing with him while I have started dabbling in Western dressage. – Amanda T.Hard Scuffle – 14 yrs old. From racetrack, Rerun, to eventing- rehabbed from a significant injury and rehomed to me an adult ammy. Shown recognized and locally. Now – second level & above. A real glow up!! – Kara L.Cross Match. Forever 13 ❤️🩹 – Dawn MarieAsombro, 15 years old 17.3 hands we have competed thru 2nd level. I’ve had him for 10 years now and counting.. lol – Jade Z.We most recently earned High Point AA Tr-2nd at a show! He is my heart horse and I love riding a Thoroughbred. – Gianna R.My Quiet American son, Quite An American. 1 score from Bronze. – Fanny S.My handsome man FC Gomango who was a successful racehorse, retired to me, helped me finish my silver while I was pregnant, now coming back and working towards I1!! I wouldn’t trade this horse for anything! – Jackie S.No Ka Oi is my next up and comer! He raced in Louisiana and was adopted through New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. We did the 2024 RRP Thoroughbred Makeover placing 8th out of 99 horses in dressage. He has received numerous TIP high point awards, qualified for USDF Regional Championships last year, and was USDF All Breeds AA Champion at Training Level and Open Reserve Champion at Training Level last year. Excited to see how he develops! Photo by Emmett Roche for Lisa Michelle Dean Photography – Nicole D.Some Caan job (Annie) Tara Jelenic photo – Jenny S.Me and my OTTB doing our first USDF/USEF show last summer! JC name Philipie Fast! Show name Philled My Heart. – Alexa F.Martini Margarita is a 6 year old OTTB that I purchased directly from the track as a 3 year old. He was a successful restart! Under the support and guidance of my coach/trainer Holly Parker, we gave him his first experiences as a dressage horse, currently showing first level. As he continues his education, he improves each and every week with big goals in front of us this season! – Jennifer P.My OTTB mare Baysville doing Western Dressage – Janan F.First USDF show for us both, came home with two wins & TIP! 📸 P/C Lisa Michelle Dean Photography – Leah C.This is Bertrane…a 2011 gelding by Bertrando and out of an Alysheba mare. Raced 39 times in 4 years. I bought him sight unseen as a 7 year old for $750 right before he was headed to the processing plant. Just last year I got my bronze…he got me all of my qualifying scores in 3 years. And hopefully we can get our silver together. When we aren’t showing or doing clinics I will jump on him bareback with a halter and ride around the hayfields in Montana. He makes my life better ❤️❤️❤️. – Janney C.My 7 year old gelding, he’s only been off the track two months. Coming along beautifully as my next dressage prospect! He is a sweetheart and such a fun horse to work with! – MicheLe S.My best boy ❤️ – Cassie H.Danz Music (Fruitzig x Amanda Kem – Music Prince), my 1998 model mare. She was my first horse ever and just passed away in December at 27 years old. Winning racehorse turned exceptional broodmare, turned successful schooling dressage horse, turned prettiest pasture ornament. 🖤 She had an injury that prevented her from climbing the levels, but she was the best first horse I could have ever asked for. – Erin K.Hey You. 2019 model. A year into her dressage career. Intro champion last year and working on training and first this year. SusanJStickle photo – Jillian B.My percheron TB cross mare. She’s my ❤️🐎 – Nancy C.Submitted by Melissa A.Mecke’s Priority aka Rory. Last race was June of 2025. Showed him training level in November scoring in the upper 60s! – Kasey M.My whole world “Outasite” or Sye as we call him ❤️. Getting ready to compete rated at 1st level! Connecticut Dressage Association(CDA)3rd place for schooling for training level last season! Cant wait to see where we go together this year! 🥰 – Kate Y.-P.Gryffin (OTTB) today at 28 years old. Still handsome after all these years! – Debbie B.Mercantile Xchange: 2024 Jockey Club USDF 3yo Materiale Champion. Photo by Lisa Michelle Dean Photography – Amelia Jean F.
