It has been reported that Waco Hanover, the elderly Standardbred that has received mainstream media attention due to his long life, has passed away at the age of 42.
News of ‘Waco’s passing has come courtesy of CBS Sunday Morning. The outlet also profiled the long-living son of Tar Heel back in 2017. Waco passed away on Saturday, February 9.
The inspiring story of the former racehorse was covered in ‘Standardbred Old Friends’ a few years back. To read an excerpt of the Waco Hanover section of the book, click here.
The 2017 CBS Sunday Morning piece on Waco also explored the relationship that the gelding had with his caretaker, Donnie MacAdams. The two forged an important bond, one that was worthy of coverage by the mainstream press.
“I just talked to him one day for about a half an hour,” MacAdams said at the time,” and got him to accept the fact that I ain’t goin’ anywhere, I’m your buddy. It’s been going on now for eight years.”
To watch the CBS Sunday Morning profile from 2017, click here.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the connections of Waco Hanover.
(With files from CBS Sunday Morning)
Our sincere condolences to
Our sincere condolences to Mr. MacAdams on the passing of his dear horse. To live to this incredible age is testimony to the wonderful care and love he received through his life. God bless you for taking such good care of him and to his owners for letting him live a good life. Deb and Barry Bird
My deepest condolences to Mr.
My deepest condolences to Mr. MacAdams. I can only imagine the pain he must be going through, losing his best friend.
Waco must be the last of the
Waco must be the last of the horses sired by Tar Heel.