Thoroughbreds can do

A Little Weight Gain Needed – No Objections from Little Silic

Oct 28, 2008

“Shaman” and I are doing great. He has gained some much needed weight, and he has actually been deemed “fat” by my vet since these pictures were taken. All I can say is that I love him and I cannot imagine ever parting with him! Barbara

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New Spotlight Stories Pages Added

May 10, 2009

We often have stories that develop over time. People from a horse’s past will contact us and fill us in on “the rest of the story“.

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Manager Boire SOLD – April 2009!

Apr 24, 2009

SOLD! Congratulations to Amy Coffin of Vass, NC Here is his Prospect Horse FOR SALE information: Manager Boire is a 2005, 16.1 hand bay Thoroughbred gelding with three white socks and a blaze. This horse was bred to be a Derby winner but turned out not to be able to win at a top level.…

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Rule My Heart First Trail Ride

OTTB: Off-Track-Trail-Boss

Dec 20, 2011

Seeing Heart walking around out there like he’s been doing it all his life and loving it, it is simply impossible to believe this guy has ever been a race horse. Somewhere along the way to me he must have been confused with another horse 😉 But whoever he is, I’m keeping him… he’s just great! 🙂

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Cab - August 2012

Seven Years – 75 Races!

Aug 22, 2012

My vet says that this is the kind of racehorse that should be bred, since after 7years of racing, 75+ races he still has the legs of a healthy horse. My only regret is that I didn’t buy him sooner.

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Finder’s Chance Scores Well in Dressage

May 10, 2009

Finder’s Chance did great in his first show. Intro Tests A and B. I think he got 69% in Test A and 68% in Test B (even with an error). Except for the entrance and exit, he got all 7s and 8s. He really doesn’t yet have the concept of halting at attention.

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“Dante’s” First Show – Poise Impresses Mom

Feb 17, 2009

I just got back from Florida with the horses. Lover’s Quarrel (aka “Dante”) was awesome down there. The Ocala Winter II Horse Trials was his first event ever. We put him in at Beginner Novice since we hadn’t even been able to school a cross country course. Three days before the event we took him to Longwood…

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New Year, New Bit, New Attitude – Admiration Off on the Right Foot

Jan 8, 2009

I’ve been watching the site and meaning to send an update… just haven’t gotten around to it! Honestly there haven’t been any real milestones because we’ve been taking it easy since our last update. I injured my knee and was sidelined for about nine months (I’m still working to get back in shape!!) and then…

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Shelby’s Hill – First Show

Sep 17, 2010

Our first show in August! Training 1 – 64% We are now doing First Level 1 in Oct I think!!! I did have someone contact me through your website. I’m not sure these girls have enough experience though or have the resources to keep Ping healthy. PLUS not really sure I want him to go.…

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