Here's an up date on our February Camps.
From Ex Racer to All Rounder - This was a real eye opener of a camp as Debbie's presentation gave us the Ex Race Horse owner a real insight into a day in the life of a race horse showing us how busy and fit these horses were and how their new enviroment, living with us is so massively different. Debbie also pointed out the some problems we may experiance and how to address and over come them and also the real positive side to owning a Race Horse It was great.
Ollie the Farrier gave us a passionate fantastic lecture demo about the thoroughbred foot and any problems we may come across and how important it is to have a farrier that really understands this type of foot and how regular shoeing is vital to keep the thoroughbred sound. A big thank you to Ollie.
Bailey's Horse Feeds provided us with a practical nutritional advice pack explaining the dilema of feeding the ex racehorse and lots feed information for us to take home and digest Many thanks to Bailey's.
I think we all over came a problem or fear as in my case, thanks to Debbies fantastic training and understanding of our type of horse and she pointed out things that perhaps some other trainers not as familiar with the race horse may of mist.
Now for the training it was great.
- Evaluation
- Flat work
- Pole Work
- We did a dressage test
- A simulated show
- To finish a course of jumps
Amazing !! All this in just 2 days
We all came away with a smile on our faces and a better understanding of our horse's. Thanks Debbie!
Anyone with an Ex Race Horse these camps are a must !
This is Earl my Ex Racer - Photo curtesy of Joanna Prestwich
