Training Notes From Elizabeth | OTTB Success Stories

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Admin

Hi Elizabeth, I was planning to send you some pictures from Taxi’s dressage lesson but they didn’t make it. Taxi refused to load. We have a 2 horse slant load extra tall and wide but she wasn’t so sure of it. Our dressage trainer was able to come over and help. He started by working her until she softened and…

Becoming the Herd Leader

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Admin

Taxi learns who is in charge. When horses first arrive, you tend to want to love on them and let them get away with things. In reality this is the most important time of all. You need to establish the “herd order”. You need to let the new horse know you are in charge and that the horse is not the leader – you are!

Dressage Strengthens Ex-Race Horse

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Admin

In just two weeks of working with Who’s Cindy Sue and using classical dressage techniques, I have a new, relaxed horse and she is becoming more and more regular. Unbelievable how you train and ride can affect your horse!

First Ride on an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Admin

Tips and tricks to riding your new off-the-track Thoroughbred.

Parked Outside Antioch’s Stall

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Admin

It has been a thrilling day! We spent the majority of our time parked outside Antioch’s stall sitting in lawn chairs. I feel like I have a newborn at home who I have to watch to see when they poop and drink and eat. He finally laid down for some rest this evening. He was exhausted. He has been eating and drinking.