Thoroughbreds can do
Finders Chance New Member of the Boys Club
Finder’s Chance whinnies to Jim whenever he hears his voice or sees him coming.
Trail Riding Off-the-Track Thoroughbred
We just got back in from the camping trip. We had a wonderful time! Maverick was absolutely the best! He got ridden six times! He munched on lots of new clover and loved all the attention, as always, since he was the BIG horse and would stick his head way out and stretch his neck way out from the stall. He’d nicker when he heard us stirring around the camp site.
Retraining Thoroughbreds Takes Time and Patience
I never thought I would love a Thoroughbred this much — having always ridden Quarter Horses. Now, I have a much more open mind and he has certainly changed the my perception of what the breed is truly about. I think you need a lot of patience with them, yes they are sensitive, but WOW when you channel it all into the job or work they do, it’s incredible how loyal and smart they are.
Lovers Quarrel has Made His Way to Canterway
LQ aka Lovers Quarrel (we haven’t barn named him yet – nor show named him) is doing so well. Got him off the trailer last night and hand walked him for about an hour. What a super boy – so alert, yet very level headed. In the dark, low lights, new place, etc and he…
Four Year Anniversary for K O River Crossing and His Mom Loui
Wow!Hard to believe it has been four years since I purchased K O River Crossing (sight unseen and just retiring from racing). This past year he has come a long way. Dressage lessons, lots of ground work/riding and many desensitizing sessions with Bob and the “redneck carwash, flags, noodles, hoola hoops and more have definitely paying off.
Bubba Does Dressage
I’ve heard the other folks at the barn talk about those special moments when you and your horse make a huge leap forward, and this past weekend Bubba and I enjoyed one of those precious moments.
Feedback From a Follower
Thank you Ashley and thank you to everyone who has been so supportive of our mission to promote Thoroughbred ex-racers to new careers.
Punch Does Dressage
Chaz (Punch) is doing great! He has settled in very well and has made friends with our other horses. We’re keeping him barefoot, so we’ve been letting him adjust to being shoeless for the past few months. His feet are coming along very nicely and he should be sound enough to begin learning to jump!…
Excessive Heat Causes Unexpected Issues
Elizabeth, Thanks for the response. No worries. We are going S-L-O-W, primarily bc. of the extreme heat here in Memphis. Goldie huffs and puffs. He’s getting hosed down round the clock. Despite that, he’s still a love and dealing w/ his frequent presence in the wash rack with relative patience. We have him on One…