Thoroughbreds can do
First Ride for Finder’s Chance and Jim
Jim rode Chance yesterday for the first time. He fussed and threw his head and jigged for about five minutes until Jim got him settled down. When Jim rode him today, he never did so much as stick his chin out! They have really connected.
Rap It Up – Cuts Up at His New Home
I haven’t gotten on Rap It Up yet. By the time I got home Sunday evening, it was too dark to let him get much exercise, so it was yesterday afternoon before I could let him out for a good romp! And boy did he romp! We just missed snapping a pic of him when all fours were LITERALLY 3 feet off the ground!
One Year Together! Happy Anniversary!
I have been meaning to send an update on River and today seem to be an appropriate one. One year ago today I became River’s Mom, with him arriving at Bits & Bytes directly from his racing career. It has been an interesting and educating year to say the least. Having bought my “Guy” sight…
OTTB Light Artillery has Gone Western and Ain’t Lookin’ Back
I’ve been home nearly a month, I can’t believe it! Most of the time home has been spent doing all the welcome home kinda gatherings. A lot of the other time has been very wet! This is good though because in a week the grass got waist high. I really wanted to get the pastures…
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.
Grid Works Pays Off When the Fences Get BIG!
Joe Bear and I haven’t been out and about very much in the recent months but I hope to do something soon. We have been working at home with lots of hill work and flat work and I make it a habit to do grid work at least once a week. I recently realized that…
Shelby’s Hill Competes in USEA Horse Trials
“Ping” came 3rd in Beginner Novice at UNH’s USEA horse trials.
Decorative Arrives Home in Pennsylvania
Decorative has arrived at his new home in Pennsylvania. He was calm and collected. He was sold to Kate Stanton in May 2009.
Allegiant – SOLD! June 2009
OTTB Allegiant retires from Thoroughbred racing to begin her second career in dressage and eventing.