Posts Tagged ‘Fox Hunting’
Hounds Under Foot . . . No Problem for This OTTB
Hey Elizabeth,
I haven’t sent you an update on Rap It Up for a while, so I thought I’d send you a note to let you know how he is doing.
I took Rap foxhunting for his first time and my wife got to experience mounted foxhunting for her first time, and they both did great!
Sunday December 27th was a great day for us. I took Rap foxhunting for his first time and my wife got to experience mounted foxhunting for her first time, and they both did great! We hunted with my good friend David Hyman’s pack, Full Cry Hounds, and rode in the field. We started out in the back and as the day wore on moved closer to the front, Rap was completely unphased by all the activity going on, including hounds running literally under his feet. He has a big huge stride when galloping in open country and seemed to enjoy himself tremendously, several folks complimented me on his laid back attitude. I plan to give him one more test of riding in the field, then I will try him as a staff horse. Early indications are that he will have no problem making the transition.
Rap It Up at his first fox hunt
By the way, I have implemented your feed regimen and it is working out great for us. I use it for the “hard keepers” and they have all benefited from it. My Dad’s horse is sometimes a bit “hot” and since we started her on this new feed program she has been much more relaxed, much to our surprise!
I continue to be very pleased with Rap It Up and am glad that we made the decision to buy him. I’m sure it is quite a change for him going from the racing life to life on our farm, but he seems to be adjusting to it very well!
I am attaching a couple of pictures of our great day!
Happy New Year to you and Barry!
Sincerely,
David
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Elizabeth’s Note: Rap It Up came off-the-track in September 2009 and already he is fox hunting! Way to go David!
Feeding Thoroughbreds is different than feeding most horses. They have a higher metabolism and they need more calories. Calories from sugar and starch can make a horse hot. We feed our off-the-track Thoroughbreds a high fat and high fiber diet. Read more about Putting Weight on Thoroughbreds on the Bits & Bytes Farm Web site. If your Thoroughbred is thin, make sure it is not because of worms and then give him more calories. We have a page on Feeding Thoroughbreds on the Bits & Bytes Farm Web site as well.
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
Rap It Up’s First Ride
I rode Rap It Up for the first time today and he did great!!!!!!! He was actually pretty lazy! Not at all what I expected from him! He was pretty rowdy on Monday, but the more time he spent NOT confined to a stall, the better he was. He is adjusting to his new home very well. He spent some time on the hot walker today and was an “old pro”.
My Dad and my brother were there today to help with his first ride and both were impressed with how quiet and laid back he was, and let me tell you, it takes a lot to impress those two! We will take him out on trails, Sunday or Monday. So far everything is great! I trust and quietly often seek the opinion of my father and my brother when it comes to horses and they both like him a lot! My brother rode him today and had nothing but good things to say about him.
I am attaching a couple of pics from today’s ride. Everything is going great and I am very pleased with Rap’s progress so far. I believe that he will continue to improve with time and work. I anticipate that I will be using him as a staff horse before this (fox hunting) season is over.
I hope that you and Barry are having as good a weekend as we are having.
Sincerely,
David
Posted in B&B Success Stories, Rap It Up |
Tags: First Ride, Fox Hunting, Prospect Horse, Trail Riding
