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May. 24, 2013, 09:21 PM
Ok... That was pretty funny, I admit it.
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May. 24, 2013, 03:10 PM
Wow.... I didn't realize so many people were so ignorant about racehorses until I read through this thread. Do you show horse folks really think you...
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May. 20, 2013, 10:19 PM
In regards to Kathy, her farm is no where near Moore, rough estimate being 50-60 miles south of where the tornado came through, she she be just fine...
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May. 20, 2013, 05:56 PM
This is Celestial acres, a race horse training facility where all the horses died, not the Orr family farm.
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May. 19, 2013, 07:33 PM
I think it's subjective.
My dream is to have a horse win the Belmont. I don't give a rat's rear end about the nuthouse they call the KY Derby....
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May. 18, 2013, 05:13 PM
This horse is working, not galloping. He isn't out of cotrol, his rider is letting him out. He is not a show horse, he can have his head wherever he...
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May. 18, 2013, 01:47 PM
You are right there, it definitely is more of a supplier thing than anything. I honestly don't think the shavings were intended for horses, they...
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May. 17, 2013, 07:09 PM
Like I said, to each his own. I will slip my finger through the yoke from time to time, it's habbit. However, I don't feel that a rider that is...
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May. 17, 2013, 03:00 PM
This isn't technically a "breast collar", it is a yoke. It does not attach to the saddle the way that the breast collar you use for eventing does....
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May. 17, 2013, 12:54 PM
To keep the rider from throwing a hissy fit! Haha. Some might totally disagree, to each his own. It obviously isn't effecting Kevin Krigger in this...
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May. 17, 2013, 10:16 AM
I always leave them slightly looser when they are going out to work. Think of how much they are going to be using those shoulders, I don't want the...
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May. 11, 2013, 05:32 PM
I did read your post, I think I get what you are trying to say, but that doesn't mean I agree. Oh well, I think the point of this thread has been...
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May. 11, 2013, 01:30 PM
What barns are you hanging around where the adrenalin is constantly pumping? My horses could pass as show horses in the barns and on easy days.
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May. 9, 2013, 01:52 PM
I was wondering that myself....
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May. 9, 2013, 01:09 PM
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/78167/hollywood-park-to-close-in-december
Hollywood Park closes its doors Dec. 22. One step...
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May. 9, 2013, 09:36 AM
Good for him! These trainers always have to blame someone, glad to see it come back to bite him in the a**.
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May. 9, 2013, 09:24 AM
The first thing I did after reading Kristin Carpenter's brilliant article, "Playing the Whack-A-Mole Game", was take a sigh of relief. Her story of...
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May. 8, 2013, 09:43 PM
The funny thing is, most folks I know that wear those strange helmets don't actually spend enough time riding in the sun to really need them.... To...
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May. 8, 2013, 09:39 PM
Good to hear from Mr. Nerud!
I remember he would only work them a 1/2 a mile and felt that was the best he could do for the horse, the rest was...
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May. 8, 2013, 07:10 AM
I see it sometimes after they race. If you know you have one that will tie up, make sure and hand walk him IMMEDIATLY after any strenuous exercise....
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May. 6, 2013, 09:15 AM
Bobby at Ft Bend Saddlery. He's based out of Conroe but he'll be in Tyler in a few weeks.
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May. 5, 2013, 04:17 PM
Shortening the cheek pieces? I always thought a bridle was either properly adjusted or it wasn't... I always *try to* have my bridles properly...
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May. 5, 2013, 03:15 PM
You must have some darn good inside information to know that trainers are using certain equipment simply because it is in style. Perhaps the trainers...
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May. 5, 2013, 11:36 AM
Your horse was sold to an "outrider". Huge difference between pony and outrider.
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May. 5, 2013, 09:34 AM
So do you know him personally? His "business school" approach is obviously working for him. You do know that Shug works for the Phipps, and they...
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May. 4, 2013, 10:14 PM
I don't get the Pletcher comment, it's not him, it's five sets of owners with five exceptionally talented horses that trust him above anyone else...
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May. 4, 2013, 08:05 PM
Immediately. When they start getting inconsistent, boot em out. Over the years I've realized most horse people operate the same: first they are fine,...
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May. 2, 2013, 06:50 PM
Whether the OP is telling us the truth or not, if what you say is true, that is a pretty stupid rule...
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Apr. 28, 2013, 05:52 AM
A good ol' eggbut, French link.
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Apr. 27, 2013, 08:45 PM
Forget the drug infractions for a second, the fact that there are trainers who knowingly put guys on crippled and crazy horses is sickening. It's the...
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