Training | 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…

First Taxi Ride!

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Admin

Taxi had an awesome day. It’s amazing how fast she learns. She’s getting a double whammy of the no tolerance policy between Caitlin and Pepper.

Water Jumps and Logs – No Problem!

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Admin

Antioch learns to jump cross-country fences.

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!