stark wrote: ↑Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:21 am
From the LATimes newsletter....
This one comes from the you-never-know-what-expect category for this newsletter. A book came across my desk from Timothy Floyd, the owner of Warlock Stables in Spokane, Wash. It’s called: “Baby Haynes, a True Story About Adoption and Unconditional Love.”
Here’s the catch, it’s a children’s book, and by children, I mean mostly really young kids. It’s classified under juvenile nonfiction, which can range from very young up to the 10-12 age range. I don’t mind giving away the plot, but it’s about a foal whose mother dies and he ends up being mothered by a paint several hours away in Washington state.
The book is only 22 pages and it has lots of big type and pictures. It only takes a couple of minutes to read. (Or a couple of minutes to read to someone.)
On the surface, it’s a feel-good story, but if you dig down a layer, it really gets to the idea of being adopted and how you (or animals) can find love by people (or animals) who are not your bio-parents. And, you know, right now, a story about a little love is probably most welcome.
The story is personal to Tim, and not just because he owned the mare that died and is part owner of the colt. Tim was adopted too. I asked him if it was OK to share that fact.
“Yes, and I had wonderful parents and [a wonderful] life,” he wrote back. “My brother and sister, both adopted as well.”
As for the colt, he’s a 2-year-old in training. He’s got some nice works, which you can check on Equibase. None of this is in the book, but the colt is tentatively scheduled to make his debut at Emerald Downs on Sept. 1 for trainer Jeff Metz. If you want to see the cover and read a little more about it or even buy it, check it out at Amazon. Just click here.
Now, I bet you are asking what’s the racing name of the horse? Well, it’s not mentioned in the book because it seems as if Tim didn’t come up with the name until after the book was finished. Ready?
Myuddermamasapaint
Emerald Downs 8/12/2020 Dirt 5F 1:01.00 Handily from the gate 8/16
Emerald Downs 8/6/2020 Dirt 4F 47.20 Breezing 3/19
Emerald Downs 7/30/2020 Dirt 3F 34.40 Handily 2/11
Emerald Downs 7/23/2020 Dirt 3F 36.60 Breezing 3/17
Emerald Downs 7/16/2020 Dirt 3F 35.80 Handily 3/12
Emerald Downs 7/8/2020 Dirt 2F 24.20 Breezing 1/6
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