My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
During the twelve years when I owned Kroni, I got used to the Warmblood idea of galloping. Kroni liked to move along in the hunt field but he had a very well installed slow down cue. If you whispered “whoa” and sat back, he’d happily slow right down and walk on a loose rein. So, […]
Read MoreWhen I bought my first OTTB I was lucky enough to work with a trainer who had a long and successful history of restarting racehorses. It made a huge difference to work with someone who understood how a racehorse had been trained, what it expected from its rider and how it had been ridden. Today […]
Read MoreIf you don’t already know about CANTER (The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses), you should. In a landscape of “horse rescue” organizations with dubious pedigrees and murky financials, this is one of the good ones. There are affiliates now in 11 locations (Arizona, California, Colorado, Gulf South, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Pennsylvania […]
Read MoreUpper level eventing has typically been a sport dominated by thoroughbreds so it’s always nice to see ex-racers rise to the top of their new sport. CANTER Mid-Atlantic’s Calabria Rose Blog did a great job of reporting on the OTTBs who competed at Rolex this year. 2011 Rolex Wrap Up
Read MoreIf you have room in your barn now’s the time to bring your shopping cart (i.e., trailer) down to Suffolk Downs. CANTER New England is hosting it’s annual Showcase next Sunday, October 24th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Showcase is an opportunity for trainers to present horses nearing their retirement from […]
Read MoreSometimes a thoroughbred just needs to get that run out of his system. Freedom and his friend Curly showed some speed out in the pasture this week. I really enjoyed watching them run. Some day, maybe, I’ll get up the courage to ride him when he’s galloping all out. But in the meantime, I’m happy […]
Read MoreJust when everyone’s thoughts are turning to horse racing and the Kentucky Derby, the trailer for the Secretariat movie has hit the airwaves. Enjoy the eye candy!
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