Thoroughbreds can do
Bato Loco es Mucho Terrific!
Loco is coming along great. I am at the barn at least five days each week; two days round pen, three days ride. We’ve made a lot of progress. Loco stands perfectly still at the mounting block for me and comes in from the pasture when I call him. He has really “gotten it” in…
OTTB “Sully’s” Sunny Attitude Marvels All
“Sullivan” is finally looking like a grey! His coat has darkened considerably since he has been on night turnout during the summer months. I’m hoping he will keep his black points. He has two pasture buddies, a large retired, carriage pulling draft and another grey. The grey is the same age as “Sully” so it…
Dixon’s Chief and Avrispecial Check In
Dixon’s Chief and Avrispecial enjoying life in Georgia.
Knight Villain Building Trusting Bonds While Having Fun
Former race Thoroughbred horses, Joe Bean and Knight Villain enjoyed trail riding at a neighboring farm. Joe Bear schooled some cross country fences, and Knight Villain got to explore some new trails and enjoy the sights and sounds of early spring.
Outflankem – A Gentleman with an Easy Manner
The weather here has really put a damper on things. It seems every day we either have rain, snow, or gale force winds. The only days we get a break, I have to work! My daughter decided she did not like the name “Ronnie” and informed us she had changed Outflankem’s name to “Bailey”. I…
Two More Shoes
I just wanted to send another update on Dr. Sidney. He has back shoes on now and is figuring out bending and leg yielding without a problem. I still love his natural balance at the canter and with his hind shoes he has really started to step out and push from behind at the trot and is even starting to figure out that stretching at the feels good.
Snow Days Mean Slow Days for Eleanor’s Groom
The horse (Eleanor’s Groom) is doing great, gaining weight and figuring out his place in the herd. No new bites for a couple of weeks now! He’s happy. My husband (the equine vet, specializing in dental) did a number on him. He had some caps that needed to be pulled and one weird tooth that…
Taking “Commander” in Every Direction
Fast Commander is doing well. I think he looks great, having put on a lot of needed weight and starting to develop some muscles with regular work under saddle. He is so big already, it’s hard to imagine he’s only three and has more growing to do. He has progressed nicely in his flat work.…
California Break for Chilletecaux and Dakota Spirit
Well I know I haven’t gotten any pictures yet but I have good news. We went to CA for a week and when I got back I got straight on Chilletecaux (no lunging) and it was as if I’d ridden them both he and Dakota Spirit the day before! What good boys – I realize…