04 Jan Our Mims Retirement Haven loses Dogwood Patty

Dogwood Patty, (1992, Sauce Boat/Whacky Patty)  boss mare at Our Mims Retirement Haven, in Paris, Kentucky was euthanized at the farm on January 1, 2020 after receiving an irreparable leg injury.

Dogwood Patty was Canadian bred and foaled on March 10, 1992. She raced 52 times with 8 wins. She placed second 8 times and third 4 times. Her total track winnings were $58,824.

Patty retired to be a broodmare and produced 6 foals.

She arrived at OMRH on August 21, 2012 and quickly established herself as high ranking in the herd.

Volunteer Pete Mirabito remarked, “Patty’s strength and courage and indomitable spirit was present through the end.”

Patty’s former connections, Rob and Cathy Dickenson, provided for Patty during her residence at OMRH.

Jeanne Mirabito, founder and President remains grateful to the Dickensons. “First, for making sure their horse was safe and secure. And then for allowing us the honor of having Patty here. Patty was one of those horses who touched our hearts so deeply.”

Director of Barn Management, Ann Cheek Said, “I will sure miss Patty. She was sure to let me know just how she thought about things I did to her. And she always showed me how grateful she was after i gave her that first shave in the summer.”

 Some horses go out of their way to bond with humans. Patty was one of those. “Dogwood Patty was always very kind and  gentle with me,” commented Laura Fallis, Vice President of OMRH, “as if she knew how much help I needed help in doing things right for her. I will miss her terribly.

 Dogwood Patty’s cremains will be buried in Invincible Spirit Cemetery.