Who’d a Thought? OTTB Cherish the Groom LOVES Barrel Racing!

It seems Cherish the Groom has a real talent for barrel racing of all things and is really enjoying herself! I have decided to keep her. So I have totally changed disciplines and I am now riding on the barrel racing circuit. With a different horse but Cherish is up and coming and doing great! …

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Lovers Quarrel – SOLD! November 2008

SOLD! Congratulations Lara Borson of White Creek, Tennesee. This was his Prospect Horse FOR SALE information: “Lovers” is a 16.2 hand, 2004, chestnut, Thoroughbred gelding for sale. He raced but was used all summer as a pony horse at the track. He knows his lead changes, stands to mount and dismount and also backs up…

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Why Ride in a Car when You can Ride a CarMAC?

Carmac is still doing great! I am continuing his lunging and the side reins and he is getting better and better everyday. I haven’t gotten any good pictures, as it’s hard to take pictures while lunging a horse at the same time, must work on my timing. Anyway my mother did come out one afternoon…

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Vilas County Jumps for Joy

Just wanted to quickly update Vilas training progress. He is doing awesome and I introduced him to his first jumps under saddle and I can tell you he loves it! This was his first time ever jumping barrels and the tree. We definitely have to improve his technique with a lot of gymnastics but the…

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OTTB “Sully’s” Sunny Attitude Marvels All

“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…

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