article_snippet: The ex-racehorses may be more used to chasing on the turf than exploring the bush, but Kusseler says that once trained The ex-racehorses make for great tour guides.
article_snippet: When you get a retired racehorse, you have extremely fit horse
article_snippet: Secondly, you get a horse that likes to excite itself and learn new things," Kusseler told CNN's Winning Post.
article_snippet: Most racehorses face an uncertain future when Most racehorses track days come to an end -- usually at the age of around six or seven.
article_snippet: A lucky few are sent to stud while others, like double Gold Cup winner Kauto Star, try others, like double Gold Cup winner Kauto Star luck at different equestrian disciplines.
article_snippet: Some will see out Some days at animal sanctuaries but many are simply slaughtered because owners are unable or unwilling to foot the bill for upkeep once Some racing days are through.
article_snippet: When an ex-racehorse sees a lion," explains Kusseler, "you can feel an ex-racehorse's heartbeat through the saddle but an ex-racehorse soon learns to cope with an ex-racehorse
article_snippet: As long as you are able to stimulate They in the bush by having wonderful outrides you will have a horse that keeps on smiling.