In June of 2018, #483 was pulled from a slaughter bound lot. He was emaciated, blind in one eye, and reduced to a number.

Identified through the Jockey Club, his DNA revealed his real identity, GET GOIN' BB, once a promising New York-bred who won his debut at Finger Lakes. Then his whereabouts became a mystery until he resurfaced as #483.

His body bore the evidence of pharmacological experimentation and exploratory procedures — divots across his flesh, a clouded eye, every main artery thickened with scar tissue, and a nervous system trained to brace for invasion. When he could no longer be used, he was discarded. 

At Unbridled, his physical rehabilitation began in quaranting with Cindy Noll. She nurtured his wounded spirit, and nourished his depleted body. He regained his body remarkably well, but the emotion scars lacerated far deeper. His fear was met with patience. And slowly, the tightness in him softened. Curiosity returned. So did his gentleness.

Then came Fleur. Comette De Fleur, another cast-off New York Bred Thoroughbred. Like BB, an eleventh hour save. 

She became his compass. Where she walked, he followed. For years they were inseparable — two survivors who recognized something unspoken in one another. When they were adopted, they thrived together. For four and a half years, they were treasured by Marvin and Adam, doted upon as the finest Thoroughbreds in the world. When circumstances changed in December 2024, Marvin and Adam, made the selfless decision to return BB and Fleur to Unbridled. It felt like a full circle.

But Fleur’s heart stopped before that journey could happen.

BB came back alone.

Without her, he lost his bearings. He paced. He called. The dark felt wider than ever. Grief disoriented him in ways blindness never had. And then, quietly, patiently, Mollie Mule held space for BB. She stood close until he gained enough confidence to step toward Arnie the Mule. 

Through stall bars at first — breath to breath. No demands. No urgency. Just presence. Arnie, himself a survivor of severe neglect, understood the language of flinching. BB understood it too. They chose each other.

Now they share hay even when there are separate piles. They move in rhythm. Arnie steadies. BB trusts. There is no drama in their companionship — only the profound calm of two beings who know what it is to endure and who no longer have to endure alone.

BB’s story is not only about rescue.

It is about survival after exploitation.
Love after loss.
And the quiet power of being seen — and staying.

​​Registered Name: Get Goin' BB

Born in New York on May 2, 2002

Sired by DontLetTheBigOneGo Out of Ranee Swings by Seattle Dancer