Funds collected in Gamble's Honor thus far, have been used for: The 1st Annual Colic Awareness Seminar held on 11/04/2025 Hosted by The New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center of Dover NH. We are excited to host a follow up Seminar in the Spring (topic TBD). Additional funds have been donated to equine non profits to help offset veterinary costs for beloved horses navigating colic.
The story of The Gamble Foundation: In November of 2024 we lost our beloved OTTB Royal Gamble (Grandson of Seattle Slew and Son of Not For Love) after a prolonged battle with colic. During our short time together I learned so many valuable life lessons. One that stands out is the juxtaposition between human and horse. The fragility of such a large sentient being. Unfortunately, I know first hand how scary it is when your horse who you love is sick. I am profoundly changed by witnessing first hand the physical and mental strength it takes to be a horse owner, veterinarian, and full time caretaker. It is such an unusual relationship where a human who is much smaller can save the life of such a large animal.
Gamble was a stoic, majestic, OTTB, and true to his breed he loved having a job. Gamble had an incredible will to live and to love. His job was to love me and I mirrored that love back to him. Gamble taught me to love and appreciate each moment we had together and not take a single thing for granted. I share this so that you can know the value of a relationship with an animal and the importance of taking care of them and the natural world they live in. Gamble you were my earth side angel it was an honor to be your person. Matt and I miss you every single day.
Thank you to the village that connected us to Gamble and helped on our journey: North Shore Equine Dr AnneMarie Butler, Ballyclare Farm Off Track Thoroughbreds, Clearview Farm & Alexandra Arthurs, Issac Camacho, Lael Cook, Lisa Guertner & Ascot Riding Center, Suzanne Macphail of Hands to Healing, Dr.Geik and staff at NEEMSC. Special love and thanks to my family and friends.