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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 14 2007, 12:00 PM (1,344 Views) | |
| 2bayboys | Aug 14 2007, 12:00 PM Post #1 |
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Not as bad as you think I am.
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I have two 2-year old colts who need to be started, although one is still very immature physically and can wait several months yet. Can anybody offer a recommendation for a trainer who starts babies nicely? I just want them going walk-trot, go forward, stop, steer a little. Preferably in Virginia. Thanks!! |
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| SidesaddleRider | Aug 15 2007, 09:44 AM Post #2 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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I would recommend Carlos (can't remember his last name). He's South American, but rides at Blue Ridge Farm in Upperville. Contact Patricia Ramey at huntridgestables@aol.com for his telephone number. He's EXCELLENT with the young ones (from babies on up). |
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| Irish Ei's | Aug 15 2007, 10:02 AM Post #3 |
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Grab mane and kick on!
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My pro just sent one of hers to Olin Armstrong... |
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| 2bayboys | Aug 15 2007, 10:43 AM Post #4 |
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Not as bad as you think I am.
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I didn't think Olin was still starting the babies? Thanks for the input. |
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| Brydelle Farm | Aug 15 2007, 06:31 PM Post #5 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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You have a PM.
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| LaBonnieBon | Aug 21 2007, 08:07 PM Post #6 |
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Thomas H. Cruise!
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He just started one for a friend of mine.... and I think Ladybug Hill has her baby there being started right now. They are GRRREAT! |
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| AL28UVA | Sep 10 2007, 02:34 PM Post #7 |
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Schooling
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I would also strongly recommend going with Olin - he is the best! He did a great job with my horse and even though I'm in Chicago now, I'm thinking about sending my baby to him when she's ready. |
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| Ride'emCO | Sep 10 2007, 07:41 PM Post #8 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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Terri Young at Clairvaux in Leesburg. She is absolutely wonderful, I promise. Clairvaux Farm |
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| fossiloverfences | Sep 12 2007, 09:01 AM Post #9 |
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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My 2 year old goes down to Southern Pines on Saturday. Diana Hoberecht. Heard nothing but the highest praise for her. I will let you know! I can't wait! Certainly SP is great soil for babies. |
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| RHowell | Sep 12 2007, 10:20 AM Post #10 |
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You're BANNED!
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I'm also a big fan of Terri Young |
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| Karyn Z. | Sep 12 2007, 12:02 PM Post #11 |
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I Visited Candy Mountain and All I Got Was This Lousy Incision
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If you want to go a solid, but less expensive route than Olin, I reccomend Anna (I can't remember her last name!) She is Matt Gonzales' (awesome farrier) niece. I have had the pleasure of watching her with several babies, and thought she was really good. She is a "cowboy", but in the good sense, not the bad. The horses I saw her breaking were skittery TBs, and for the month I was at her barn, the progress they made was remarkable. I break my own babies, but if I had to send one somewhere, I would choose her in a minute! Her barn is in Nokesville, but she also travels. I believe you can reach her at 703-730-6462 - Matts house. |
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| RHowell | Sep 12 2007, 12:50 PM Post #12 |
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You're BANNED!
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does she do it at his farm? your farm? |
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| Karyn Z. | Sep 12 2007, 01:45 PM Post #13 |
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I Visited Candy Mountain and All I Got Was This Lousy Incision
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She has a farm that she takes customers at in Nokesville - the old Tralee' place. I think it's called Criswood 2, now. I spent last winter at Cedar Run (indoor), and she had a number of horses she was working with there. That barn is close to where she lives, so she worked with those babies after hours, when the ring was pretty empty. I usually rode after my hubby got off work and could watch the hellions... I mean my little darlings. As such, I got to watch her several times a week, for 3 months. I liked what I saw. I am also just talking about your basic backing; walk, trot, canter, manners, confidence, etc... If you want to get them ready for their baby green/pre-green season - that's a different can of apples.! |
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| 2bayboys | Sep 13 2007, 07:33 AM Post #14 |
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Not as bad as you think I am.
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Thanks, KarynZ. That's exactly what I'm looking for. I plan on doing one of my colts, but the huge monster with the "take on the world" attitude I'll leave to the pro. |
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| RHowell | Sep 13 2007, 07:36 AM Post #15 |
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You're BANNED!
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so if you saw a bay roan out in the field one day, might you forget she isn't yours and back her accidentally?
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