Thoroughbreds can do
Da’Boyz First Horse Show
I took Dakota Spirit and Chilletecaux to a schooling show at Ashland Farm. They were so good. First time in the horse show atmosphere had them big eyed and on their toes. Even laid back Dakota got an extra burst of energy! We did two show jump classes each as I didn’t want to over do it the first time away from home jumping.
What’s in an OTTB’s Name? Often a Great Deal of Meaning!
Manager Boire was named in part after an employee at the barn where he was bred. If you choose to rename your horse, please continue to use their registered names when you attend shows.
OTTB Carmac Has a Successful New Career in Eventing
Carmac retired from racing and in a short while has moved up the through the ranks of eventing to the Preliminary Level with Bill Hoos.
First Ride on Gold Commander One
Dear Michelle and Elizabeth, UPDATE: Attached is a photo, not worthy of posting anywhere, but nonetheless evidence of my first ride. I think the trainer is being particularly cautious. I appreciate her caution, but at the same time, I know Gold and I could be making a little more progress. However, I should not discount…
Bato Loco – SOLD! September 2008
SOLD! Congratulations Melissa Cavan of Fernandina Beach, Florida! This was his Prospect Horse FOR SALE information: Bato Loco’s photos only made it as far as our sister Web site: www.ottbs-online.com and he was SOLD! “Loco” is a 2003, 16 hand, dark bay, Thoroughbred gelding. He has four white socks. He is a beautiful mover who…
Happy Birthday Alex and Aly!
Happy Birthday to Alex and Aly from all your “Friends at Bits & Bytes Farm”. The “A Team” shares a birthday as well. Alex knew they were meant to be a team when she saw they shared the same birthdate. Click on the YouTube video above for your birthday song.
Midtown Manhattan – Trooper at Home and Happy
Mattie got to our farm (Fox Stone Farm) around 9:30 this morning and the weather was awful. Her first day with us was a spa day. She got a bath and a pedicure. Mattie was such a trooper, it poured all day and there was terrible lightning. She is such a sweet heart and loves…
Congratulations to Kim Rahy’s Mom!
Congratulation to Laurie Tuozzolo for her winning video “End Horse Slaughter”. Laurie rescued her horse, Kim’s Rahy and created a video about him.
“Bubba” goes Commando
“Bubba” (Lynn’s Vision) and I tried to ride with a hackamore today. We decided to try going bitless. His new teeth are making his mouth a little sore and he hasn’t learned yet to put down his head and my hands are not very soft. So when we ride his nose is up and he’s…