Thoroughbreds can do

Barbo and Erica Thrilled with First Jump – and Their Close Partnership

Oct 20, 2008

This is long overdue, but I wanted to say “thank you,” Elizabeth and Barry, for helping me make one of my childhood dreams come true.  Ever since I can remember I have dreamed of having a horse and hoped that one day it would be fulfilled. You have no idea how happy, excited, and thrilled I am…

Hollywood Vic’s Academy Award

May 25, 2010

Two year update on former race horse Hollywood Vic.

Who’s Exercising Who?

Mar 12, 2009

Then I got an idea, I started jogging around the circle where he normally lunges and kissed to him, he walked after me, but as I directed more energy to him and encouraged him he picked up a trot and followed me right around; we circled, and went both ways, all the while Aly trotting along so briskly after me! Then I thought, oh my goodness this is glorious, and had to try even more, so I veered off, down the pasture, and sped up a bit – he followed right along, tossing his head. We must have played like that for a good hour off and on, and I could tell we both had a blast.

When Can I Ride my New OTTB?

Jul 3, 2008

I just wanted to let you know what we have been doing lately. Votive has settled in extremely well here in Vermont. She goes outside in the round pen for a couple of hours every day, she doesn’t like bugs so we don’t push it on time outside. Yesterday, she had her new shoes put…

OTTB Vicky Vicky Vicky Makes a Great Teacher

Apr 13, 2009

Vicky Vicky Vicky horse has such a great work ethic, which was obvious from the first ride on her.

Diablo’s Power – SOLD! August 2008

Aug 8, 2008

SOLD! Congratulations Ro Nelson of South Dennis, MA on her second OTTB horse from Bits & Bytes Farm! This was his Prospect Horse FOR SALE information: Diablo’s Power aka “Dee Power” is a 2003, 16.2 hand bay Thoroughbred gelding for sale. He has clean legs and the brain to do fox hunting. He has shown…

Cantering with Confidence

Mar 26, 2012

I am cantering again! I have really created a bond with Ridge, and together we are really doing well! He has been a very good boy. I have my confidence back, and am feeling comfortable enough to canter again.

Joe Bear Dapples Out

Aug 18, 2010

Hey Guys, Just wanted to send some new pics of Joe Bear  from the weekend. I want to get some more of him dry so his dapples show more. They are all down his sides and over his hind quarters! A real dappled bay.

TK’s Turn Wins Blue at First Dressage Show!

Dec 13, 2010

Hey E and B, TK (TK’s Turn) and I got first place in our dressage test class! Granted, there were only two of us in it, but still! We did Intro A and got a 63. It was only our third ride together since TK came off-the-track. Leslie and Coin Maker won their class also,…