Thoroughbreds can do

Gold Commander One Update

Jul 25, 2011

Michelle and Elizabeth, The heat is tremendous. I get soaked to the bone going to the barn. However, we’re all coping. Goldie has transitioned well to his new home. He makes friends easily. He has a pony buddy, a little paint. And all the ladies, girls and little girls at the barn LOVE him –…

To All My Wonderful Friends at Bits & Bytes Farm

Feb 28, 2009

I just wanted to write and say how extremely happy all you guys have helped to make me since I have been here visiting and Aly of course since the whole time he has been here. We both owe all y’all much more than you know. It has been so uplifting and cheering to see…

Learning Lessons

Mar 29, 2010

Hi, guys, I had another good ride on Bounced this weekend—despite the howling wind, storm front coming in, raindrops, horses being ferried in from pastures to the safety of the barn, etc. I still am hoping he will beef up some over the summer, but he’s healthy and content, so that’s the most important thing.…

OTTB “Sully’s” Sunny Attitude Marvels All

Nov 2, 2008

“Sullivan” is finally looking like a grey! His coat has darkened considerably since he has been on night turnout during the summer months. I’m hoping he will keep his black points. He has two pasture buddies, a large retired, carriage pulling draft and another grey. The grey is the same age as “Sully” so it…

Our Best Lesson!

Apr 30, 2009

Quick update with Irish Morning Mist. We had our best lesson today. He decided jumpers was fun and put his whole heart into it. I was so amazed and he galloped strong to every jump. He told me he was ready today so we have some shows lines up.

First Recognized Horse Trials are a Synch for Heather’s Best

Oct 23, 2008

Heather continues to just get better and better! We did the Fall Horse trials at the Horse Park of New Jersey this past weekend. It was a really big event, only our second time competing at a horse trial, and our first recognized event. I discovered the night before our competition that Heather thinks braids…

Barbo – SOLD! February 2008

Feb 23, 2008

SOLD! Congratulations Erica Chase of Atlanta, GA! Barbo has a new mom and family! Congratulations to Erica Chase, DVM. Erica and her family fell under Barbo’s spell and he stole their hearts. A lot of hearts will be broken when they learn that this Horse For Sale at the farm has SOLD! We are happy…

Lovers Quarrel has Made His Way to Canterway

Nov 7, 2008

LQ aka Lovers Quarrel (we haven’t barn named him yet – nor show named him) is doing so well. Got him off the trailer last night and hand walked him for about an hour. What a super boy – so alert, yet very level headed. In the dark, low lights, new place, etc and he…

Galloping on the Beach or Riding Like the Wind

Feb 15, 2012

Maverick (Light Artillery) and I have been unstoppable over the last year and a half! We have sorted cows, stormed over the hill country terrains, rode the flat ranch lands, and one of our most favorite adventures now is beach riding! We do a lot of high demand up beach riding, but I’d have to say our most meaningful times are spent either bareback under a blanket of stars reins loose over his neck walking a dirt road solo or spent just out in the pasture.