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I moved Coast to a new farm. He needed three-board fencing in the pasture and I decided to move him to a new farm. His stall is 20×24 (big) with lots of fresh shavings! He gets daily turn out with another OTTB.

He started training this month. My trainer says he will be able to go over cross rails next month. He is a quick learner and his personality has really come out at the new barn. I have been practicing Natural Horsemanship bonding exercises with him and have seen a dramatic improvement! He doesn’t pin his ears anymore and I can tell that he is much more relaxed.

Yesterday it was 80 degrees here and he got sweaty running around his pasture so I gave him a bath and hand walked him in the sun and let him air dry. The moment the cool breeze hit him, he was like a foal! He is gaining weight nicely and I can’t wait to see what is under his fluffy winter coat!

Julia

I rode Coast today and was pleasantly surprised! I lunged him first then mounted him in the round pen and he was so patient! He stood for me to mount him and I actually had to work at getting him going.

He is listening fairly well to both leg and vocal cues. I trusted him enough to ride him in the main arena and he did beautifully! We just rode walk-trot today, but I anticipate him being ready for working the canter very soon.

He is my first off-the-track Thoroughbred and I must say that he proved me completely wrong. He stands quietly to be tacked without cross ties and we almost had to get a whip out to get him going! He is a very good eater but a little possessive of it with a tendency to pin his ears and toss his head. I now groom him while he eats and he is starting to become more relaxed around his food (he doesn’t try and trample me for his beet pulp anymore)!

Julia

Elizabeth’s Training Notes: Read enough of our OTTB Success Stories and you will see that this experience is more common than not. The horses at the track are used to going to work every day. There is no time for them to be silly. They are usually well trained and obedient. They know how to yield to the leg and reins. It is important for new owners to establish that they are the boss and then the horse will not try to take charge. Click on the “Search by Tags or Topics” button and choose the First Ride tag to read many other new owner’s “First Ride” experiences.

Coastside is back at work with a lunging lesson with new mom Julia

I lunged Coastside in a saddle today and plan on riding him tomorrow! Once we look pretty good I will take pictures of us riding and send them to you.

Julia

Every good workout should end with a good rub

Coastside aka “Coast”  arrived at his new home. He is currently relaxing in his stall and I figured I would let him take it easy for a few days. I do love him though he is a total sweetheart. He loves to have his face rubbed!

Julia

SOLD! Congratulations Julia Haggery of Raleigh, NC!

Coastline has a new owner and is in route to his new home

 Following is his Prospect Horse FOR SALE information:

“Coast” is a 2005, 16.1 hand, grey Thoroughbred gelding. He is a grandson of both Storm Cat and Alydar. This is a well bred horse who is just not going to make it at the track. He has very good ground manners and has a good mind. He is believed sound for any career. Located in Kentucky. Grey horses for sale go very fast.

Please click here to see more sale photos of “Coast” on from our sister WEb site: www.ottbs-online.com.