Oso Schooling at Woodside20160907162044

Oso Schooling at Woodside

Another great trailering and training session with Oso at the horse park. After a nice hack around the cross country course, we headed up to the arena...
Oso’s First Cross Country Jump!20160828002326

Oso’s First Cross Country Jump!

Oso and I had a great ‘field trip’ to the Woodside horse park yesterday! He trailered like a gentleman, and was calm and confident as we r...
Building a Few New Skills20160815180026

Building a Few New Skills

In the last week or so, I started working Oso in hand from the ground with the intention of increasing his suppleness under saddle, developing his foc...
We Can Canter!20160521002030

We Can Canter!

A week or two ago, I started working Oso in the canter a bit, just to see how well he was able to balance himself initially. Some young thoroughbreds ...
Trail Ride Time!20160518021334

Trail Ride Time!

It’s been a great week with Oso, we went on a little trail ride today and he was a good boy! With young horses, I find the more they get out to ...
Some Windy Weather, and a Little Cantering20160506235746

Some Windy Weather, and a Little Cantering

Oso and I have made great progress in the last week, despite some very windy weather. While Oso is an even tempered and mature five year old, the wind...
A Very Smart Boy20160419182557

A Very Smart Boy

Oso exemplifies the intelligence and extraordinary work ethic of the thoroughbred. He remembers what we have worked on the day before and (for the mos...
Learning to Long Line20160410073600

Learning to Long Line

I have started long lining Oso in the last few days as a way to improve his straightness, ability to bend, and acceptance of the bit. Long lining is a...
Oso Smart’s Breakthrough Video!20160406181432

Oso Smart’s Breakthrough Video!

Oso is proving to be a very smart boy! The last couple of rides have been nothing short of fantastic. He seems to be starting to understand that his n...
Slow & Steady Training Begins20160328203209

Slow & Steady Training Begins

The theme of Oso’s training this week was slow, steady and methodical progress. I am excited to say it culminated in our best ride yet today! Wi...
Feeding the Off the Track Thoroughbred20160321200552

Feeding the Off the Track Thoroughbred

Browsing classified ads for horses coming off the track, it is hard not to be dazzled by the sheer beauty of the horses in the photos. In each picture...
Getting to know Oso20160311191634

Getting to know Oso

So, you have a young, beautiful thoroughbred right off the track, what next? Do they know how to tie, lead, stand to be groomed and tacked, and behave...