Exceller News

“Hats Off Day” at the Kentucky Horse Park

If you are in the Kentucky area, we strongly urge you to stop by the Kentucky Horse Park for “Hats Off Day” a salute to the horse industry on Aug. 7th.  Once again, The Exceller Fund has been invited to participate and has been offe…

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Adopter mourns loss of special horse

With
tremendous sadness Cynthia Fleming notified the Exceller Fund that her
wonderful Forty-Five was euthanized because of injuries suffered when he was
struck …

Harsh winter especially challenging

Although our retired Thoroughbreds are thriving in this unusually rough winter, the Exceller Fund hay budget is suffering. With temperatures rarely edging past the freezing mark, we have been feeding extra hay rations daily.

President of Exceller Fund on talk radio February 18

Exceller Fund President Gary Contessa, whose rapport
with racing organizations and fellow horsemen generates thousands of dollars
for the Exceller Fund, will be a guest …

Exceller Fund President’s Live Chat Available for Review

Exceller Fund President Gary Contessa, one of the nation’s leading trainers, recently participated in a live chat via the Internet on the New York Racing Association’s website.  You …

Mission fulfilled but tragic end for gallant gelding

Jet Prospector, a fighter on the track against his
rivals and in retirement against various health problems, was euthanized in
early January because of severe laminitis….

Pat DeLong Calendars Still Available!

Still holiday shopping? The Exceller Fund has a few unique horse racing “fantasy” calendars by artist Pat DeLong. Scroll down to November 21 news item for more details.

A new beginning for a special 2yo gelding!

The Exceller Fund accepted
our newest horse, an unraced two-year-old gelding, who will spend the winter healing
from minor surgery at our Badgad, Kentucky
facil…

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Bryan’s Account and Our Son Rob, who have
been with the Exceller Fund for a number of years, displayed wonderful
temperaments when placed in steady retraining this year …