
Kimberly Godwin Clark
I’ve enjoyed reflecting and writing on ABR about training Quick Chaos. I’ve promised myself I’ll continue to write about our journey on the goodhorse.org blog. In this final post, the first thing I...
Aftercare
Posted November 6th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Crunch Time With Scout
When we last left off everything was going great, but these are horses and not for the faint of heart. Scout suffered a kick to his front leg. Fortunately, it was up high and involved only bone and...
Aftercare
Posted September 10th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Turning Up the Dial on Training with Scout
Good trainers spend a lot of time putting the foundation of training on a horse. This is, for the most part, the boring part of training. If it isn’t boring, you need to examine your approach and...
Aftercare
Posted August 6th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Building Confidence with Scout During Summer Months
In June, we took Scout to another local dressage schooling show. He was composed and did a great job earning second- and third-place ribbons. More importantly, he improved in every way. He was more...
Aftercare
Posted July 1st, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Positive and Successful Experience for Scout
My only goal for a horse’s first competition is for the experience to be positive. All decisions are made to keep the horse comfortable and build his confidence in us and this new life. Horses...
The Life
Posted May 28th, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Encouraging Progress With Easygoing Scout
Scout is working in the arena more often now, usually three to four times per week. We first hack around the farm at the walk, warming him up with a goal of relaxation, both mentally and physically...
Aftercare
Posted April 22nd, 2024 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: First Step is Teaching New Pupil Quick Chaos to Relax
At Thoroughbred Placement Resources, we specialize in bringing out the best in each horse. We do not choose the horses that come here; instead, they are sent to us, usually sight unseen. We...
Aftercare
Posted March 18th, 2024 ·