Tomorrow will mark 8 MONTHS since my boy, Sure Prize, last ran a race. Can you believe it?! Almost 8 months have passed and it still feels like he just walked off the trailer yesterday….
Posts tagged thoroughbred
Experience Isn’t Just Helpful… It’s Everything
As someone with less than a decade of experience with horses, I’m what you’d call an amateur in the equestrian world. And much to my dismay, there is no fast track or express route to…
This Week With Indy: Consistency v. Repetition
Some people really REALLY hate the snow. You probably know exactly who I’m talking about… you might even be one of those people. I’m not. I actually… enjoy… the snow. Call it a by-product of…
This Week With Indy: Conditioning for Relaxation, Ground Tying & Changing Up Our Routine
With the holiday season quickly approaching this is probably the most inconsistent time of the season for me in terms of how frequently I’ve gotten to work my boy, Mr. Indiana Jones otherwise known by…
10 Most Common Injuries for Ex-Racehorses
One of the most undervalued aspects of a comprehensive equine education, in addition to having a solid understanding of basic horse anatomy, is being able to identify, diagnose, and treat common injuries. This is an…
My First Ride On An OTTB
Holy sh*t folks, we’ve arrived. I’ll be honest. I wasn’t expecting to ride an ex-racehorse today… but I did. And you want to know something? He was a perfect gentleman about it. It’s been one…
Taking What The Horse Gives You
As the fiancee of a barn owner in the horse boarding business, I can tell you that I’ve seen my fair share of people’s egos’ get in the way of their progress with their horse….
Maybe He Should Have Been A Clydesdale?
Indy Update! He’s cute. He’s quirky. He’s also a giant baby who’s earned the nickname Orchid after presenting some blown up legs after what can only be described as an allergic reaction to dirt and/or…