Posts Tagged ‘Eventing’
Lovely Weather – Lovely Thoroughbreds!
Off-the-track Thoroughbred, Chilletecaux and his owner/trainer Jane Chance
Wow, this weather is so wonderful! The boyz (Chilletecaux and Dakota Spirit) have been doing so well. Nancy (the older Ms. Lane) came out to watch both horses go which is great for me given she is such a good ground person. She reminded me not to let Chille get me leading with my body, to keep open to help him stay slower. So easy without someone on the ground and she has such a good eye.
Also on the other hand to try not to help Dakota and let him find his feet. So funny to ride the ‘day dreamer’ to the jumps and feel the surprise when his mind has wondered. Nancy could tell Slim where to place poles as we went – THANKS Slim!
Started little verticles this week and the tiny outside line. So easy for both horses. Went for a short trail ride thru the woods behind the barn – first time it’s been dry enough lately. Can’t wait for my truck to get here… we have plans!
Talk to you soon,
Jane
Posted in B&B Success Stories, Chilletecaux, Dakota Spirit | 
Tags: Dressage, Eventing, First, Gymnastics, Jumping, Prospect Horse, Training
17 hand Thoroughbred Horse For Sale – Admiration
Admiration is sadly offered for sale by his owner due to the economy.
Admiration aka “Huey” is a 10 year-old TB gelding who has been off the track for over two years. He is chestnut with four high whites and a blaze and stands 17 hands! Huey is built like a warmblood – wide barrel, very solid bone. Very flashy! He is currently living happily on 24/7 pasture with bare feet. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Admiration aka "Huey", B&B Success Stories |
Tags: Dressage, Eventing, Fox Hunting, Horses For Sale, Prospect Horse For Sale
Da’boys – Chilletecaux and Dakota Spirit Check In
Chilletecaux begins his sport horse training with Jane Chance.
Hi Elizabeth,
Just thought I’d give you an update on da’ boys. We’ve been working on the basics. Bending on the circle, picking up the leads I ask for and paying attention inside the ring. Everything in the other ring and paddocks is sooo much more interesting but they are learning to refocus better all the time.
Chilletecaux generally is first out since he doesn’t seem to mind the dark (5:30-6am) given the main light is over the dressage ring & I ride mostly in the big ring. His good sense of his surroundings keeps him comfortable in the dark corners, haven’t run into the fence yet! By the time we’re done it’s pretty light anyway.
Dakota Spirit begins training with Jane Chance.
May start trading off to get Dakota Spirit sharper given he’s a little too content to let me tell him things he should pay more attention to himself, some awareness in the dark is good. He’s so sweet I have to watch I don’t baby him.
Today was the first time Dakota had to get out before breakfast – his stablemate was so good we were back early. He implored Fermin to feed him and stop this horse abuse… we laughed and Fermin made sure his breakfast was out in the paddock for him.
I sent Deb a note to keep her updated on her boy!
-J
See more photos of Chilletecaux.
See more photos of Dakota Spirit.
Good As Gold – Even Though Green
Hi Elizabeth!
It’s been a busy summer and I haven’t updated the info on Goldie (Gold’s Anatomy) in a while. His flatwork is going so well that Laura’s trainer has started them jumping. These are pictures of his first jumping lesson and even though, as you would expect, his form was pretty green he was very willing and seemed to enjoy it more than his dressage. He stayed very calm even when the jumps went up and the trainer thinks may be ready for beginner novice next spring, although she stresses that he’s too nice to rush so we’ll see.
I read about your frustrations and just want to say that what you’re doing is a wonderful thing. The new horses you have look beautiful and I really wish we had room for one more. Someday…
Take care,
Leslie Hempleman
Chilletecaux – SOLD!
Chilletecaux was purchased by Jane Chance of Georgia in July 2009.
Chilletecaux was a Bits & Bytes Farm Prospect Horse For Sale when he was purchased by Jane Chance of Locust Grove, GA. Watch to see her train Chilletecaux for his new career as an eventor.
Chilletecaux aka “Chili Dog” is a 16?1 hand, 2005 gelding. He is clean legged and has no vices. He is a beautiful mover who just floats across the ground. He is very easy and quiet to ride -a complete gentleman while you are on his back. He is very willing and eager to please. He would make a great 3-day event horse. See more Thoroughbred Horses For Sale on the Bits & Bytes Farm Web site.
Dakota Spirit – SOLD!
Dakota Spirit was purchased in July 2009 by Jane Chance of Georgia.
Congratulations to Jane Chance of Locust Grove, GA!!! Watch to see her train Dakota Spirit for his new career as an eventor.
Dakota Spirit aka “Dakota” is an unraced 2006, 16.2 hand bay gelding. He does not look like he is only three! He will be a very big and solid horse able to stand up to the toughest career. He is living at his breeder’s farm because of the sudden passing of his trainer. He was almost ready to race last fall when he lost his trainer. He is a full brother to our Prospect Horse For Sale – “Maverick”. He is taller and stockier than Maverick. He is a quick learner and you only have to show him something once and he figures it out. Everyone oohed and ahhh’d over him at the track. He has a very good stride. He never did anything stupid at the track and enjoyed training. This is the kind of horse that should have a competition career. He is young, sound and sane. He just needs someone to let him have a career since his racing career never got started.
Dixon’s Chief and Avrispecial Check In
Amy Place purchased Dixon's Chief and Avrispecial in the summer of 2008.
Hi Elizabeth,
Dixon’s Chief has really come into his own this spring! This guy has soo much spunk now. He had trouble on and off all last summer with his stomach troubles. He also have to have quite a bit of chiropractic work done on him by Doctor Cleveland. He could not be ridden for a month because of pain in his neck, rib cage and pelvis. I felt so bad for him last summer he was sore, did not eat very well, and got picked on by the other horses. I have to put him in a pasture just with Avrispecial it was so bad. Avrispecial was his protector, he tried to keep the other horses away from Chief. It was pretty cute. I have never had two horses that got along so well and that just love to play together. I started riding him more in the fall. He was super easy. We just walk and trotted. He did not trust my hand at all at first but has got a lot better. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Avrispecial, B&B Success Stories, Dixon's Chief |
Tags: Chiropractor, Dressage, Eventing, Feeding
Wise Young Sage – SOLD! June 2009
Congratulations to Mimi Falb of San Antonio, Texas
Wise Young Sage was formerly known as our Prospect Horse For Sale – “Sage” . He will become Mimi’s new event horse! Mimi is an accomplished rider and we are excited to see her retrain “Sage” for his new career in dressage and eventing. We look forward to lots of photos and Success Stories.
Following was his Prospect Horse FOR SALE information:
“Sage” is a 17 hand, 2005, chestnut, Thoroughbred gelding. He is sound with no vices and very clean legs. He was recently scoped after a race and scoped clean which means there are no mechanical problems with his breathing. He really has no interest in being a racehorse. He is very quite to ride. “Sage” has a very kind eye and he is well behaved in and out of his stall. This is a nice horse with a huge ground-covering stride. He has lots of potential to move up the event ranks. Very correct. Pictures were taken in 7-degree weather so they don’t do him justice. His owners wants to continue to race him till he is sold so lets find him a home before something happens to him. His vet brought him to our attention. She says they could not find a reason that he did not want to run last winter so that is why he was available for sale.
Jo Sly Pack’s New Career is Going Well
We bought Jo Sly Pack about three years ago. Jo is doing fantastic! He has become my baby, and I have spoiled him rotten. We are a perfect pair. I just started really showing him within the past year. He is solidly showing training level and schooling first level. We have been doing some three phases and that is his talent. He will jump anything you point him at. People are shocked when I tell them how old he is. He is the only five year old Thoroughbred I know that can gallop in a field and come right back to you and walk around on a loose rein.
I could talk about how good is all day but I was actually emailing you to ask a question… He has always had a tense back and lately he has been very sore. I remember you saying Thoroughbreds usually need to be adjusted when they get off the track and I think he might really benefit from some chiropractic work. Could you provide a recommendation?
Jenna
Elizabeth’s Note: A chiropractor can work wonders on a horse. If a horse has a sore back or his hip is locked in extension, he will move incorrectly thereby putting additional stress on other joints like the hocks and stifle. Many times a horse with sore hocks is a horse with a sore back that can be corrected with chiropractic. Go to www.theanimalcracker.com to see video of horses being adjusted by our chiropractor Dr. Lance Cleveland. Many horses would not need joints injected if they were in proper alignment. You need to solve the problem not just address the symptoms. Check out the article: “Does Your Horse Need Chiropractic Care?” on the Bits & Bytes Farm Web site.
Vilas County Schools His First X-Country Jumps!
As planned we were going to Poplar Place Farm yesterday to introduce Vilas County to his first xc-jumps. It was a beautiful day with lots of sun – perfect weather.
He was awesome, he jumped everything right away and it seemed to really make him fun.
He understood directly what the game was about and as more we jumped as more he wanted to do. At the end he was really paying attention to see where the next jump is. I had great control over him and he never wanted to rush before or after the jumps. We jumped most jumps out of trot as this gives him more confidence right now.
I had a great time and I’m so proud of him…I’m so anxious about seeing him going his way!
Please watch the video and let me know what you think!
Best,
Katharina and Vilas County
Posted in B&B Success Stories, Vilas County |
Tags: Eventing, First, Jumping, Photo Gallery, Prospect Horse, x-country
