Thoroughbreds can do
Becoming the Herd Leader
Taxi learns who is in charge. When horses first arrive, you tend to want to love on them and let them get away with things. In reality this is the most important time of all. You need to establish the “herd order”. You need to let the new horse know you are in charge and that the horse is not the leader – you are!
Grab that “Chance” when You Find It!
Jim is absolutely in love. He just adores riding Chance. Chance seems to enjoy being ridden by Jim, too. They make a lovely soft picture together. I videoed them today, and while watching the video, Jim said, “How did I ever end up with such a nice horse?”
First Taxi Ride!
Taxi had an awesome day. It’s amazing how fast she learns. She’s getting a double whammy of the no tolerance policy between Caitlin and Pepper.
Fast Commander Get the Blues at “A” Show
Fast Commander did three days of our local “A” show over the past 2 weekends. We competed in the Long Stirrup division to stay at 2 feet. He won two of the over fences classes, got a 4th in the flat, & had a variety of other ribbons along the way. The best thing is that he seems to enjoy being ridden & enjoy jumping.
Icy Event – New Home, New Friends, New “Freedoms”
Icy spent the night in the stall and cleaned up every bite of hay. I put him back in the same pasture this morning and put Coin in with him. They said hello and started eating grass like they’d been best friends forever. It was so nice. Thanks for helping get him to us (and…
Red Hot To Handle Deals with Needles and Goop
I have already started the Red Hot To Handle on a Panacur PowerPack, and she got her five-way shots yesterday.
Allegiant Loves Her Young Mom
Off-the-track Thoroughbred, Allegiant loves the attention of her young owner.
Hollywood Vic’s Academy Award
Two year update on former race horse Hollywood Vic.
Luck of the Irish Morning Mist – New Home for this OTTB
It’s a done deal! I bought Irish (Irish Morning Mist)! He will be arriving in Maine on Sunday. I can’t wait to meet him! Luckily it is going to be in the 50’s for the next week, so he can adjust to the cold weather slowly. I will keep in touch as to our progress.…