Second break red filly

So professional for such a young filly !

Red filly -2year old goes to gate

After solid two and half mile gallop red filly goes to break!

To gate again-same morning

I like being able to bring horse back for second break the same morning. This is the advantage of a training center... At Tampa Bay Downs the gate crew wouldn't let us do this... So if horse broke crooked we couldn't correct it right then and have him come right back... I've never understood that !
Every crew is different... At Delaware they were very accommodating and would let us repeat same morning!

Destiny gallops then gate work

Oct 27 destiny did a two and half gallop and now goes to gate. She walked through and now goes in with front closed

Location:Sunset Cove Dr,Winter Haven,United States

Duffy is finishing stronger

Last season Duffy plodded along and showed no kick at end of race. I've asked Susie to teach him to finish strongly .. He tends to roll into the speed and needs a long race.. Hopefully a kick at the end. This season he must show something ... He will be five in January!

Filly goes to real gate first time

We had her walk through and stand then we closed the front. This filly is very solid and calm... Unbelievable for a two year old!

Trip to training track

This is a two year old learning to stretch out on a mile track ... After this gallop we will take her to gates for first time.

Location:Bradbury Rd,Winter Haven,United States

More with Destiny

So this is how we learned about Destiny. I must say she is the most laid back, kind horse I have ever had! What a delight to work with! We'll see how fast she goes soon!

Walk around the farm

This lets her be familiar with area

Now to walk and do turns

He lets her turn each way

Once she understood the long reins

He tried her in both directions

Then he did this

When we first got Destiny

I want to share how Sebastian, the French Trainer,approached a new horse on the farm... We really won't sure how much training the filly had so this is how he did it

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Location:Florida 540,Winter Haven,United States

Second mile on track

He looks around a little

Location:Crystal Beach Rd,Winter Haven,United States

Duffy goes to track

Location:First mile on big track

First trip to mile track October 20/12

We took four horses to breeze at mile track in Plant city about 35 miles from my farm.

Destiny's first time on track. She is such a lady! First mile gallop

Location:Crystal Beach Rd,Winter Haven,United States

Let's get going!

We are looking forward to getting to the bigger race track! Well catch up then!

Getting ready for season!

Time to get trimmed. I've noticed the horses' hooves grow faster in the summer and now the weather is changing and we start really doing long gallops. Here in Florida we don't put shoes until close to racing or unless horse has a problem. Saves Money and allows frolicking without catching shoes. Four horses will be tuning up for Tampa this year. I always start out with hope that they will be competitive ... Maybe Duffy has matured enough... Maybe Destiny will show talent and maybe Pi will like Tampa and find some 5 to 6 furlong races!
I will keep you all informed!!

Location:Crystal Beach Rd,Winter Haven,United States