We got him for combined training (eventing) after his racing days

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Va AandM

He did have the opportunity to gallop across Lexington’s Horse Park few times to compete in the cross country event.

Posted: 04/28/2026 at 04:27 PM ET

(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

Kill switches on 2027 cars? Get a good used car while you still can.** -- MikeVT85 Apr 28, 2026 at 06:57 AM ET

MikeVT85 • 04/28/26 06:57 AM ET

My brother's use to just go off while driving -- VaTechie Apr 28, 2026 at 06:36 PM ET

VaTechie • 04/28/26 06:36 PM ET

Got it covered. Not even an EMP can stop us!** -- Va AandM Apr 28, 2026 at 09:20 AM ET

Va AandM • 04/28/26 09:20 AM ET

0-60 in 6 furlongs?** -- VTHokie2000 Apr 28, 2026 at 03:27 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 04/28/26 03:27 PM ET

The bay topped out at near 60 kmh in his prime. Direct line of Secretariat -- Va AandM Apr 28, 2026 at 03:34 PM ET

Va AandM • 04/28/26 03:34 PM ET

Impressive pedigree. Since I never got to see Big Red race, I have to -- VTHokie2000 Apr 28, 2026 at 03:42 PM ET

VTHokie2000 • 04/28/26 03:42 PM ET

We got him for combined training (eventing) after his racing days ◄ -- Va AandM Apr 28, 2026 at 04:27 PM ET

Va AandM • 04/28/26 04:27 PM ET

Four wheelers for sure.** -- ACCWatcher Apr 28, 2026 at 12:28 PM ET

ACCWatcher • 04/28/26 12:28 PM ET

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or you run out of money paying for diesel....** -- UTPr0sim Apr 28, 2026 at 09:06 AM ET

UTPr0sim • 04/28/26 09:06 AM ET

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Galenahokie • 04/28/26 10:59 AM ET

my 03 suburban still rollin** -- bigbadbird Apr 28, 2026 at 08:32 AM ET

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Not a bad idea if they are optional, IMO. I would get one. If someone stole -- Coach McGuirk Apr 28, 2026 at 07:34 AM ET

Coach McGuirk • 04/28/26 07:34 AM ET

Versus the hackable cars proliferated over past 10-15yrs. -- ColoVT82 Apr 28, 2026 at 07:03 AM ET

ColoVT82 • 04/28/26 07:03 AM ET

And the 'willingly' handing over all of our data to use features sold to -- Vtskier1 Apr 28, 2026 at 03:53 PM ET

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Vehicles are quickly being turned into "subscription services". -- MP4VT2004 Apr 28, 2026 at 11:50 PM ET

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