Lord Gatling aka“Gunny”
Registered Name: Lord Gatling (KY-bred)
Breed: Thoroughbred (TB), Bay Gelding
Foaled: May 3, 2019
Pedigree: Noble Mission (GB) – Quickfire (GB), by Dubai Millennium (GB)
Connections as of Last Start:
Jockey: Samuel Camacho Jr.
Trainer: Wayne Potts
Owner: Photos Finish LLC
Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Inc
Most Recent Sale:
Sold to Alistair Roden Bloodstock
Consigned by Mill Ridge Sales
Lord Gatling is a Kentucky-bred Thoroughbred whose early promise was undeniable. Bred by Juddmonte Farms and developed through respected industry channels, he represented the pedigree, athleticism, and potential the Thoroughbred breed is known for.
Because he was so young and well-mannered, Lord Gatling came to Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue with the hope that he might transition into a riding career. However, staff noticed that he was consistently lame when tracking to the right. Rather than push him forward, we chose to investigate.
Radiographs revealed the cause: a fractured coffin bone (the distal phalanx), the bone located within the hoof capsule that bears significant weight and absorbs concussion with every step. Injuries to the coffin bone can compromise long-term soundness and stability, especially under the added strain of carrying a rider. Continuing to ride him would have risked chronic pain, degeneration, and further structural damage.
With that knowledge, the decision was clear. Lord Gatling would not be asked to perform. He would be protected.
Today, this young Thoroughbred lives free from expectation or pressure. And despite the disappointment of a shortened athletic future, he is one of the sweetest, kindest, and most well-behaved horses on the farm. Gentle beyond his years, Lord Gatling is always willing to please and consistently shows up as the best version of himself.
He has become a true Thoroughbred ambassador—proof that value is not measured by starts or statistics, but by heart, character, and presence.
Lord Gatling’s story reminds us why careful diagnostics and compassionate decision-making matter. Because we chose to listen early, he now enjoys a safe and comfortable life—sound enough for sanctuary, protected from unnecessary strain, and deeply cherished for who he is.
Young, noble, and endlessly kind—Lord Gatling represents the very best of the Thoroughbred spirit. 🐎💙