Location:First mile on big track
Saturday, October 20, 2012
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
Destiny's first time on track. She is such a lady! First mile gallop
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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!!
I will keep you all informed!!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Getting back into the routine
Since its September we start easing the horses back into training. Susie comes out on Mondays and fridays and rides the horses for 3 to 4 miles.. Walking, trotting, galloping until they will be doing solid gallops by end of month. On Wednesdays they jog on machine in both directions. I can't put Destiny on the machine as she ignores it completely!
Moving freely but for a sustained period of time is useful on non riding days.
Never have I had a thoroughbred as indifferent as this filly! She is very willing to go when ridden but won't be put in here any more!
Moving freely but for a sustained period of time is useful on non riding days.
Never have I had a thoroughbred as indifferent as this filly! She is very willing to go when ridden but won't be put in here any more!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
What happened to the geldings?
What happened to those horses shown in the past? On the blog?
Tiny Tunes'owner sold her up north... She did not justify her training expenses and we never seemed to be where she could do well.
Zulu Prince and Leavemearoan , part of the group of four geldings both went on to other trainers as they did not show enough talent to run in Florida. I tried them a couple of times at other tracks and Zulu did finally break his maiden in Presqueisle with another trainer and may be still running.
Leavemearoan was sold in Ohio but hasn't shown up at track since... I keep an eye out for him.
Because International Guy was so pretty, I tried to sell him as a riding horse but never succeeded. After he was out of training for many months, I tuned him up for West Virginia since they had short races and he seemed to like that. He worked very well off a few gallops at track but I couldn't stay there and made a "deal " with a nice young man... We may see him racing yet!
The only horse of the four that I kept was Duffy. We will see whether waiting on him and letting him grow will pay off.
I have a three going on four unraced Canadian filly that has a lovely personality. So... You know... Always new hope in the barn . The group of geldings was a terrible time, effort, and financial loss. But that is the burden one must carry if one is not claiming or purchasing
A racing horse. We have to put all the effort in early only to find out years later that they can't pay their way!
It is a tough business which is why I say don't quit your day job... Just train on the side. If the horse makes money that is a bonus!
I look forward to sharing trials and tribulations now that I have learned how to access my blog... Thank goodness for grand kids that can teach us!
Tiny Tunes'owner sold her up north... She did not justify her training expenses and we never seemed to be where she could do well.
Zulu Prince and Leavemearoan , part of the group of four geldings both went on to other trainers as they did not show enough talent to run in Florida. I tried them a couple of times at other tracks and Zulu did finally break his maiden in Presqueisle with another trainer and may be still running.
Leavemearoan was sold in Ohio but hasn't shown up at track since... I keep an eye out for him.
Because International Guy was so pretty, I tried to sell him as a riding horse but never succeeded. After he was out of training for many months, I tuned him up for West Virginia since they had short races and he seemed to like that. He worked very well off a few gallops at track but I couldn't stay there and made a "deal " with a nice young man... We may see him racing yet!
The only horse of the four that I kept was Duffy. We will see whether waiting on him and letting him grow will pay off.
I have a three going on four unraced Canadian filly that has a lovely personality. So... You know... Always new hope in the barn . The group of geldings was a terrible time, effort, and financial loss. But that is the burden one must carry if one is not claiming or purchasing
A racing horse. We have to put all the effort in early only to find out years later that they can't pay their way!
It is a tough business which is why I say don't quit your day job... Just train on the side. If the horse makes money that is a bonus!
I look forward to sharing trials and tribulations now that I have learned how to access my blog... Thank goodness for grand kids that can teach us!
Location:Rancho Delcastillo
Back in the saddle again
I'm starting to catch up with the blog... It's been a while but I'll be bringing it up to date as to where the horses are now and tell you about a few new ones to share with you!
Duffy is now four going on five. I put him out for the summer to grow... He still looked immature at beginning and since he was such a big guy I thought a little more time to grow might help him. He is starting his gallops at the farm and well see how he does!
Duffy is now four going on five. I put him out for the summer to grow... He still looked immature at beginning and since he was such a big guy I thought a little more time to grow might help him. He is starting his gallops at the farm and well see how he does!
Location:Rancho Delcastillo
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