With solely 4 profession begins, The Huge Kahuna retired from racing in early 2022 with $77,870 in earnings. Foaled in March 2017, the flashy bay gelding arrived at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in April of that 12 months, prepared for his subsequent chapter. New Vocations is a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited group that’s devoted to rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming off-the-track Thoroughbreds.
Loran Schubarg first found The Huge Kahuna, now referred to as Maverick, on-line whereas searching adoptable horses on the New Vocations web site.
“The adoption expertise could not have been simpler, the trainers on the location have been so useful,” Loran recalled from when she went to go to Maverick for the primary time.
The deal was sealed as quickly as Loran noticed Maverick in individual.
“I adopted Maverick due to his stunning gaits and his flashy head,” mentioned Loran.
Since Loran introduced Maverick residence, she has been hands-on in his coaching and improvement.
“I’ve been driving him alone every single day principally. We hack within the woods after which work on the flat,” Loran said.
Their exhausting work paid off final summer time once they tackled their first mixed check collectively: “We began leaping final summer time and have efficiently competed at a ‘tadpole’ mixed check, putting second.”
With some success below their belts, Loran is waiting for an thrilling future.
“I want to compete in T.I.P Mixed Assessments and qualify for subsequent 12 months’s championship. Ultimately, I want to occasion him,” Loran mentioned.
At residence, Maverick’s character shines by way of to every individual and animal he has encountered.
“He’s the boss of my different horse and could be very hooked up to him. We inform folks he has an emotional assist horse,” Loran mentioned.
Loran is grateful for the chance to have been partnered with such a promising and expressive Thoroughbred. Loran mentioned, “I really like my OTTB!”
With Maverick’s presence, expertise, and a faithful rider by his aspect, he’s proving there’s nothing the pair can’t accomplish.
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