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Post by ruffsong on Feb 17, 2013 16:46:43 GMT -5
hi. i just joined the forum yesterday. i have quite a bit of exp with TB's but this is my first OTTB. i exercised polo ponies (9 a day) who were all OTTBs but already re-trained. i started some 2 yo TBs for the track, i bred QH & did a lot of rescue for quite a few years. i do a lot of NH and Parelli type training, i have 2 older QH & i take dressage lessons on one (former breeding stallon now gelding). i bought this coming 4 year old mare from a local horse trader, but that's a bit too nice of a term for him. his is mainly a stopover on the way to mexico....nuff said. so i bought this cute, friendly, curious mare for $500. she was raced at Farmington race track here in NM (i think a very low level track) and has been off the track at this feedlot just hanging out in a huge dry lot with about 30 other horses for the past YEAR. i dont have any other info on her. she appears sound. but also but also green as grass. she seems very confident when in her comfort zone but very babyish & nervous when out of it. i will try to get her tattoo number. but right now she is VERY worried about me around her mouth (??from having her tongue tied down maybe?). she is FINE with the rest of her body and actually LOVES being brushed. i bought the Beyond the Track book, it arrived yesterday! i will probably be asking alot of Q's. one issue i will be working on is her leading not 'in my space' b/c i dont want her landing on top of me when she spooks. i will be going SUPER SLOW with her, and will be working with a trainer. & eventually want to use her for dressage. she seems VERY smart to me so far, and REALLY wants to be with me. any tips, help, advice, suggestions are GREATLY appreciated & thank you in advance!! Attachments:
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Post by ruffsong on Feb 17, 2013 16:52:36 GMT -5
Oops i forgot to add, i named her Gretyl. from the sound of music movie....
& my name is Jen
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Post by ZenRider on Feb 18, 2013 14:38:56 GMT -5
Hi new member Jen. My boys are highly under-trained, but it sounds like your experience should be pretty good as a start with you new pony. I would say being able to flip her lib issues, is more from not really being handled for such a long time. if she loves being groomed, probably won't be long before you can. If it's hard to read, taking lots of photos, some color, some black and white, can help a lot.
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Post by ruffsong on Feb 19, 2013 10:42:09 GMT -5
hi, thank you!
im not totally familiar with some of the OTTB terms---what do you mean "flip her lib issues"?? i have her in with an old OLD paint gelding who i also saved that day (she already knew hom, he's ancient/skinny), so today im having a friend over & we will lead them to the arena togetehr & turn them out together. Gretyl should feel safer with him along the first time. i started doing basic NH stuff with her & she is SMART and VERY willing. like--wow. she is kind to be around, i dont have to "catch" her, she is SUPER friendly, halters fine... funny--she yawns like 6 or 7 times after we do something she thought was stressful (like taking her out of the pen/comfort zone for a walk).
thx so much! as i progress with her, im sure i will have lots of Q's!!
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Post by Goalie on Feb 19, 2013 11:27:41 GMT -5
Welcome to exracers. I am going to move your thread to the main board so more will see it. Your girl is gorgeous.
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Post by welkin on Feb 19, 2013 11:29:37 GMT -5
Welcome!!!! Can't wait to hear more about you too. Polo ponies huh? That sounds amazing, pics please!!
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Post by ZenRider on Feb 19, 2013 13:49:48 GMT -5
hi, thank you! im not totally familiar with some of the OTTB terms---what do you mean "flip her lib issues"?? Er, that would be the ER term for mistype. Should have been flip her lip, not lib.  Spell check, does not equal grammar check. Not sure it's really an OTTB thing, as some horses are easier to mess with their mouths then others. |
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Post by TeachU2Ride on Feb 19, 2013 17:48:33 GMT -5
Hi, Jen. Welcome to ER.  Your new girl has a cute face. Leading from the "off" (right) side can be a lifesaver with an excited or spooky horse. They typically react by focusing on you being in the "wrong" place, instead of on whatever was bugging them. Fussiness about mouth handling may be prior training (or lack of it), or it could be related to pain issues. After she has a little time to settle in with you, an appointment with an equine dentist could be in order. Looking forward to hearing more about your OTTB adventures. |
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Spell check, does not equal grammar check. 
Your new girl has a cute face.