It has been six years since Currency Arbitrage, a New York-bred multiple stakes winner sired by Green Dancer, appeared in the winner’s circle at Belmont Park, Elmont, N.Y., but that does not mean he has lost his competitive edge.
The now 14-year-old, called “Curry” by owner Amy Hebert, still maintains the work ethic that helped him score six wins and more than $300,000 in earnings during his racing days by prepping for ReRun Inc.’s sixth annual All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show at the Horse Park of New Jersey, Route 524, Upper Freehold, on Sept. 29, according to a press release.
Like many thoroughbred racehorses, Curry needed a home when a racing injury curtailed his career on the track, according to the press release.
“I was working galloping horses at Monmouth Park [in Oceanport] when a trainer approached me about taking him,” said Hebert, of Oceanport, who currently works for trainer Willard Thompson. “I did not choose Curry – he chose me. I never even got on his back before I made the decision to take him. I saw him in the stall, he looked up at me and that was it.”
Ridden by Hall of Fame jockeys Pat Day and John Velazquez at tracks such as Belmont, Saratoga and Gulfstream Park during a seven-year racing career, Curry is now content to make appearances at local hunter paces or circle a sand riding ring while negotiating a course of jumps, according to the press release.
Hebert, who rides in amateur races throughout the year in addition to her exercise rider responsibilities, grew up a pony clubber and horse show rider before shifting to the racetrack after college. Her horsemanship has come full circle, with her plans to enter Currency Arbitrage in the Pre-Preliminary Jumper Division at ReRun’s show, according to the press release.
“This horse loves to have a job,” Hebert said. “I started taking lessons this past year with Alison Pras at her Piney Glen Farm in Colts Neck, and we have found that the bigger the jump we put in front of him, the better he likes it.
“He’s still very competitive and this is a great way for him to be proud of himself. If anyone comes near him with a camera, he strikes a pose and just shows that he’s got an ego-and-a-half!”
The All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show is open to all thoroughbreds, with proof of breed required. The show also offers lead line, pleasure (Western and English), hunters, equitation and dressage classes.
All proceeds from the event will go toward promoting the versatility of the breed, as well as toward ReRun’s mission to provide an alternative to sending horses to auction by rehabilitating them and finding them approved adoptive homes and a chance for second careers.
For more information on the Sept. 29 All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.rerun.org or call Laurie Lane, horse show organizer and adoption coordinator, at (732) 521-1370.

