Thoroughbreds can do
Alabama Elf – SOLD! September 2008
SOLD! Congratulations Melissa Dabestani! This was his Bargain Barn Horse FOR SALE information: Alabama Elf aka “Elf” is a 16’3 hand, 2005, bay gelding with tons of growing left to do. He has an 8% tear in his tendon. He was stopped on immediately when the tear was discovered. He will need six months off.…
Outstanding “Hill” Climbing
Just a note to say that Ping (Shelby’s Hill) is outstanding!
Painted Black Shines at Her New Home in Arizona
Painted Black aka Bella, is doing very well! She is a very congenial filly….takes things in stride and very matter of fact. She has put on weight nicely and her coat has a great sheen to it. . . She calls to me when she sees me now and gives many kisses. When you kiss her on the nose she makes those lippy faces that are quite funny.
New Herd Leader for Tru Native
Tru Native moms gets a lesson in being the herd leader.
Retraining Thoroughbreds Takes Time and Patience
I never thought I would love a Thoroughbred this much — having always ridden Quarter Horses. Now, I have a much more open mind and he has certainly changed the my perception of what the breed is truly about. I think you need a lot of patience with them, yes they are sensitive, but WOW when you channel it all into the job or work they do, it’s incredible how loyal and smart they are.
Nothing Special . . . Yeah Right!
I worry and don’t want to let her down by not doing stuff right and maybe mess her up and not justify the trust you and Dr Duffy put in me with her–but………..at the end of the day—the single only thing that really really matters….is how much she and I are into each other…how much we give and do for each other . . .
Two’s Company
Now there have been times when Carrie and I have had discussions and there comes a look in her eye—one more word and I know my life is forfeit—Game had that look . . .
First Ride on an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred
Tips and tricks to riding your new off-the-track Thoroughbred.
Rap It Up Opens Gates & Jumps – One Month Update
Rap had a good day Saturday. I worked him in the ring schooling him over ground poles to improve his stride and then over low jumps up to 2′. He is doing great and gets better with each session. I also took him on a nice quiet trail ride after the ring work and he did great on that too! We rode out across the hayfield while the tractors were raking and baling hay, he never paid a minutes attention to the tractors.