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There is a plaque in the National Museum of Racing that highlights some incredible facts about Thoroughbreds…Thought that we’d share: Coming out of the starting gate a Thoroughbred will accelerate to 40 miles-per-hour in six strides. A Ferrari accelerates from a standing start to 60 miles-per-hour in 5 1/2 seconds; a horse can reach 42 miles-per-hour [...] Golden Days, aka “Daisy” has spent a summer under saddle learning the basics of dressage–balance, relaxation, flexion–and she did so well that she’s even been to a show! Only weeks after starting training she went to a schooling show and finished 4th out of 12 horses! Not bad for a “newbie”! Her foster Mom reports that [...] 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 [...] It’s a difficult thing for many prospective owners to see a racing-fit horse and imagine how that horse might look after letting down from the track–putting on a bit of weight and re-muscling. We just got these wonderful pictures of a cute mare; we’ll use these photos to illustrate some ways in which your horse’s shape [...] 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 [...] Eli, registered name “Elusive Image” is a quirky, funny, smart horse who is just figuring out that there has been a sea change in his life. No more starting gates, no more morning gallops. He spends his days in a big field, “watching…watching everything” says his foster Mom. For a time actually thought that he could take [...] I am working on a longer post in the OTTB Myth Busting series, but I thought that I’d just take a quick minute to start a list that will take my mind off of this storm: here’s a short list of what I love about OTTBs. Admit it: they’re simply gorgeous! Horse Health Topics This is part of a new series on OTTB health exploring common injuries, issues and concerns of interest to prospective Thoroughbred owners. A Disclaimer: Of course we’re not veterinarians; we urge you to speak with a qualified professional about the prognosis of 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 [...] |
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