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his first race earlier this month. McDonald and Clark expect several others to do well.
The Clarks also devote some of their resources to aiding the less fortunate mem• here of the equine community. “Seventy-five percent of the horses you see in sales bams go to slaughter,” estimated Clark. “Some may just be skinny horses. When you go to a sales bam to buy a horse, it’s a gamble unless you’ve got a really good eye,” and a lot of horsetrading experience. “When I see a fairly young horse that’s been starved and has a lot of potential, I go ahead and buy it, even if I know it will be a break even deal. It gives me a tremendous amount of enjoyment and satisfaction. I’m not an animal activist, just a person who recognizes there is a need out there. I’m able to do my little piece and I sleep better at night, even if I cant help all of them.”
The stable rescued and rehabilitated about 10 horses last year, selling each to good, productive homes. “You have to be careful from a business standpoint,” Clark advised. “For many people, there is so much emotion connected with horses, it’s often hard to see the animal’s agricultural value.” While the stable now finds most of its stock through personal contacts or conventional advertising, two of its best horses
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