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Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: A ‘Good’ Race Record, Part III
This week focuses on the horses that ran 15 – 30 races. Read on to learn more about what to look for and which questions to ask.
Mythbuster Monday: Senior Horses Should Be Vaccinated the Same as Younger Horses
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Should senior horses be vaccinated the same as younger horses?
Triple Trouble: Ladies Level 4 to Ladies Level 5 – A Look Back Through Time
Moving up through the levels in a sport comes with a lot of moments of joy — but it also comes with a lot of hard work, dedication, and set backs. Marcella Gruchalak takes a look back as she achieves her penultimate move-up in Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: A ‘Good’ Race Record, Part I
Owning an OTTB is great because of the amount of information you can get about them immediately. But doing so also begs the question: what constitutes a “good” race record? (more…)
Triple Trouble: Expectation Versus Reality of My Move Up Weekend
A blown trailer tire, no trailer brakes, and a colicking horse were not on my bingo card for my move up weekend.
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Right off the Track Protocol, a Refresher
“With numerous ‘end of the meets’… coming up, and folks looking to pick up their next … Thoroughbred Makeover horse, [here’s] a general care-based refresher for their off-track transitions.” (more…)
Mythbuster Monday: Beer Helps Horses Sweat
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does beer help horses sweat?
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Surrounding Yourself With the Wrong People
“Whether because of ego, pride, or personal agenda, the push to win became bigger than the push to do what was right for the horse or myself. I didn’t see it because I was convinced I was surrounded by the right people.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Point and Patient
“The technique of point them at it and be patient makes braver horses because it both sets the expectation — over or through — and gives them time to slow down, process and be smart about it.” (more…)
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Spending Too Much Time on Social Media
Social media is a great way to keep up with out friends and families, but it can also take quite the toll on your mental health and confidence — especially when all you are seeing is others’ successes and not their journeys. So how do you rebuild that confidence? (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Turning Well
“For the green Thoroughbred, turning this way allows them to forgo speed and antics. It allows them to be ridden forward in front of your leg and complete the circles, squares, figure-eights, whatever is asked without changing their pace.” (more…)
Mythbuster Monday: Hay Keeps the Same Nutrition Level from Six Months to Two Years
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does hay have the same nutritional value from six months to two years old?
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Let It Go (The Inside Rein)
“A primary consequence of the inside rein is that it tips a horse onto their forelimbs and off of the hind. A knock-on set of results are that it speeds a horse up and becomes harder for the horse to come over their back, create a powerful push from behind and correct… frame.” (more…)
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Dealing With Unpredictable Situations
When dealing with the unexpected leads to a scary situation with your horse, getting your confidence back can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to move forward from a negative, unpredictable ride. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Why Change & Chaos Are ‘Easy’
“I am proud of them for their quiet strolls around the facility, their eager walk (but willingness to stay at a walk) as we carouse through the woods. But I’m not surprised. They are Thoroughbreds, after all.” (more…)
Mythbuster Monday: Horses Don’t Remember Previous Pasture Mates or Owners
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do horses remember previous pasture mates and owners after being separated from them?
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Frequently Losing or Having Negative Experiences
After a number of bad rides and being slaughtered in the show pen, how does one even begin to rebuild the confidence they’ve lost in the process? (more…)
Holiday Horse Names: Independence Day Quarter Horses
Happy Independence Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Quarter Horses with Independence Day-themed registered names. Check them out below:
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Bring on the Backup Plans
Horses will teach you many things … but these past two months, the learning has been this: you’ll always need a backup plan (or like 47 of them). (more…)
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Losing a Trusted Equine Partner
“Just the thought of losing my heart horse is enough to make me sad. There’s always that one horse that feels like home when you swing a leg over it — the one that you feel safe riding no matter the circumstance. But what do you do when you don’t have that horse anymore?”
Mythbuster Monday: Walking Out Is the Most Effective Cool Down Method
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is walking a horse after work the most effective cool down method?
Losing and Gaining Confidence: Taking a Fall
“We’ve all been there. The experience of losing confidence … sucks. But, if you keep putting yourself in the right situations and state of mind, the confidence does come back.”
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Ride the Big Trot
“With support, the trot that will develop from that too-speedy, too-big forward jumble is often a pushing, powerful, balanced, over-the back masterpiece.” (more…)
