Whats in It for Me Finds What He Needed Most
All Items Success Stories Aftercare Editorials Retraining Tips Supporter Features Equine-Assisted Learning Sanctuary Living Inspector Spotlights Hamburger Toggle Menu Previous PostNext Post Whats in It for Me Finds What He Needed Most Whats in It for Me Finds What He Needed Most By: Alexis Arbaugh July 25, 2025 Success Stories Tags:After the Races NY, Pleasure Riding, Success story, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Whats in It for Me, a 2017 gray gelding, had 9 starts and earned about $11,000 before retiring from racing in 2021. He arrived at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga in September of that year, but something wasn’t quite right. After sustaining a sesamoid fracture on the track, he had spent nearly a year on stall rest at the organization. “Erin Sisk, co-founder of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, asked me to come and look at Grey (Whats in It for Me) because he didn’t fit their program. He didn’t seem happy,” said Anna Hollander. When Anna first met him, she could see his loneliness clearly: “Grey seemed depressed and sad.” Despite everything he had overcome physically, he was still struggling emotionally. “I felt drawn to help him to a happier life,” Anna remembered. Over time, Grey, now called William Grey, began to blossom. “William Grey has transformed into a gorgeous horse, [he has been] ridden on trails and training regularly.” He became a sound and lovable horse who thrived on attention from all. “He is happy, sound, and super affectionate. A gentle giant,” stated Anna. With consistent training and time on the trails, Will had become a different horse. Looking ahead, Anna shared that she plans “to ride and train him more, send him out on a couple of beautiful trail and hunter paces this fall.” “The transformation took about a year, he knickers now. My other horses helped as well, they started playing with Will and showed him what fun life can be,” Anna recalled. In the end, “It makes my day every day turning these gorgeous horses in to happy Champions and watch them enjoy life,” Anna answered. Share This Article Do you have a success story that you would like to share? Submit your experience with an accredited organization here: Success Story Submission