Knowing where to start when you are ready to buy a horse is very unnerving and can be a difficult process if you don’t have guidance from someone who is experienced in purchasing horses. Anna Krupka sought assistance from her trusted longtime trainer, who then reached out to Lynn Sullivan at Thoroughbred Athletes.

Susan Samascott found African Badge through a friend who originally considered him a potential candidate for a student within her training program. Unfortunately, the student was intimidated by African Badge’s substantial size and chose not to proceed with the adoption. Still impressed with the unraced handsome bay Thoroughbred as a riding prospect, the friend contacted Susan hoping that African Badge might be a good match for her instead.