Monthly Archives: September 2013

No place like home

Posted on September 30, 2013 by dotstry

As promised, here are some pictures of my equine family! There really is no place like home and everyone is settling down. We are ready for an exciting and profitable season at Turf Paradise. All the horses have been checked … Continue reading →

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Back Home Again

Posted on September 26, 2013 by dotstry

What an exciting day! My horses have all arrived safely to Turf Paradise and we are getting ready for the most exciting year in our racing experience. We have added a few new horses and have a few new partners … Continue reading →

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Can We Get a Little Respect Here? — Ocotillo’s Update from California

Posted on September 21, 2013 by dotstry

As promised, here I am — yep it’s Ocotillo with an update on racing fun in California.  As I had reported previously, Tonight at Eleven was scheduled to race on Friday, September 20th at Fairplex in Pamona, Ca.  Well it … Continue reading →

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Hi! Its me again — Ocotillo, the youngest member of Drew Fulmer’s barn. We are almost ready to hit the road.  The last races for Drew Fulmer’s barn will be on Friday with Tonight at Eleven and on Saturday, Pursuxit … Continue reading →

Posted on September 19, 2013 by dotstry | Leave a comment

Ocotillo’s Update — Getting Ready to Come Home to Turf Paradise

Posted on September 16, 2013 by dotstry

Here I am again to give you my update. If you know me, I am Ocotillo, the youngest horse in Drew Fulmer’s barn and apparently the designated reporter for Dorothy at least while we’re still here in California. Great news … Continue reading →

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Ocotillo’s News from Fairplex Park, Pamona, CA

Posted on September 15, 2013 by dotstry

It’s me again, Ocotillo, the youngest horse in Drew Fulmer’s barn. As I have said before, I am a 2-year old gelding. Since I am not quite ready to race, I have time to observe and report the activity at … Continue reading →

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Urban Farming while waiting for my horses to return

Posted on September 13, 2013 by dotstry

Some of my horses are racing in California, others are at the farm having a vacation and if everything goes as planned, two more horses will be added to our barn. I can hardly wait to see my favorite, Tonight … Continue reading →

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Claiming a horse — more of an art than a science

Posted on September 9, 2013 by dotstry

Our horses are in California for the Fairplex meet.  We had two entries yesterday that proved unsuccessful.  Our sprinter Elusive Moment needed to be steadied at the start, so the race was over for him.  It is difficult at best … Continue reading →

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Ocotillo’s Impressions of California

Posted on September 2, 2013 by dotstry

It’s me again, Ocotillo. If you don’t already know me, I am the youngest horse in Drew Fulmer’s barn. I am a two-year old gelding and everything is new and exciting to me. We live in Phoenix, AZ most of … Continue reading →

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