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Figure eights on a 10M circle with flying transitions at the trot and canter. A wonderful hunter pace with exhilarating–but controlled–gallops across green fields. Gymnastic exercises over jumps and through water obstacles, adjusting strides and pace as asked…Can I simply gush a little about just how great my OTTB is??? My mare is a wonderful horse [...] So…you’re thinking about getting an off-the-track-Thoroughbred (OTTB), but you’ve heard some things that concern you… “They’re all lame” “They’re all crazy” “It will take you years to retrain one” “OTTBs aren’t good on trails” “OTTBs are hard keepers” In the interest of setting the record straight, we’re embarking on a little “myth busting”.Over the next few weeks we’ll talk about the [...] So…you’re thinking about getting an off-the-track-Thoroughbred (OTTB), but you’ve heard some things that concern you… “They’re all lame” “They’re all crazy” “It will take you years to retrain one” “OTTBs aren’t good on trails” “OTTBs are hard keepers” In the interest of setting the record straight, we’re embarking on a little “myth busting”.Over the next few weeks we’ll talk about the [...] We are often asked “Do you know a good trainer who can help me with my new horse?” and “Could you recommend a boarding facility that is good with off the track horses?” Transitioning the horse to life away from the track and getting retraining off on the right foot is critical to a successful partnership [...] Recently Channel 5’s Chronicle did a show about New England’s horse industry. CANTER New England’s work with Suffolk Downs, helping Thoroughbred retirement efforts, was one of the segments featured. You can see more about this segment by visiting their website. And you’ll see Jolie’s Melody–a former Suffolk Downs racer and broodmare that found a home [...] |
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