Bato Loco | OTTB Success Stories

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Admin ~ 0 Comments

Classical dressage is the basis for all riding disciplines. It is all about learning to communicate with your horse so that there is a harmony and balance. I like to call it, “Meditation in Motion”. Jumping should be just dressage over fences rather than the yanking and pulling that you see from so many jumper riders.

Bato Loco the Seahorse!

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Admin ~ 0 Comments

Off-the-track Thoroughbred Bato Loco enjoys swimming and riding on the beach!

Rightfully Bragging on Bato Loco

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Admin ~ 0 Comments

I love Bata Loco! He is such a character. He LOVES jumps. He’ll cross creeks, but he’ll jump them too if I let him. He gets so fired up! We plan to go to the beach soon. That will be an adventure. I also will be taking some dressage lessons with him to see just what he can do in the arena… He is such a treat!

Bato Loco no es loco. . .

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Admin ~ 0 Comments

Bato Loco aka “Tux” is really getting the idea of what collection is all about. Yeah! Circles are MUCH easier! He still tries to buck sometimes when we canter- No back pain, just a little mischief. I am learning the warning signs and am practicing some distraction techniques to keep him focused on me instead of his next sneaky plan….

Helmet – check, Phone – check, Brakes – check, Seatbelt?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Admin ~ 0 Comments

December was full of new experiences for Tux (aka Bato Loco) and me. We went on our first field trip to another farm to ride. He loaded beautifully; however, he whinnied the entire drive. I wonder if he thought I was sending him back to the track! We were both nervous, but I think we did very well for our…