Thoroughbreds can do
Irish Morning Mist – Equitation Horse
Just wanted to give a quick update on my big BAYby – Irish Morning Mist. He has been doing absolutely amazing! We are back at GSU and its my senior year and we are both having a blast!! I think I have found Irish’s calling as an Equitation horse. He LOVES it!
Well Worth the Wait – First Ride!
The first real ride went very well. He walked and trotted without a care in the world. I will be taking Behren to meet my trainer for the first time on the 21st.
Thoroughbred Does Levade
Great Game has some moves—and power like you wouldn’t believe—I have seen her shift her weight onto her haunches almost to the point of Levade and not even blink—she moves with all the assurance of any warmblood I have ever seen—more so than most thoroughbreds I have ever seen . . .
First Ride – Bareback!
My Isabell’s owner’s first ride on her off-the-track Thoroughbred race horse was bareback! Now she is sadly offered for sale. Read the story . . .
Busy Halloween Weekend Enjoyed by Hollywood Vic
Hollywood Vic not only grew a horn for his Halloween costume this year, he has grown to 16 hands! It is official, I measured him today! My little boy is growing up! We had a blast at the Halloween costume parade at Bits & Bytes Farm. He was such a trooper .He allowed me to…
Buying an OTTB Can Raise Eyebrows
Amanda experienced what a lot of buyers of off-the-track Thoroughbreds experience – negative comments from people who know nothing about OTTBs. She was told inaccurate and totally ridiculous stories about what to expect from an off-the-track Thoroughbred.
Lovely Weather – Lovely Thoroughbreds!
This weather is so wonderful! The boyz (Chilletecaux and Dakota Spirit) have been doing so well. Nancy (the older Ms. Lane) came out to watch both horses go which is great for me given she is such a good ground person. She reminded me not to let Chille get me leading with my body, to keep open to help him stay slower. So easy without someone on the ground and she has such a good eye.
Team “Splash Protect” Flourishing After First Year Together
Here is Splash Protect’s, “Finnegan’s”, long overdue success story. Well it’s been more than a year since I began my OTTB adventure. I must say that I am totally confident that I made the right decision, despite a lot of doubt in the beginning. We have been through some rough times, all of which was…
Red Hot To Handle Still in Her Winter Coat
I went out to the barn and took these at lunch. Ron told me that her winter coat was coming out and he didn’t lie. I was not quite expecting this though. A little elbow grease and medicated baths should take care of the problem though. I have not had time to start grooming because…