Great article about conditioning the driving horse as well as other great info.

http://axwoodlibrary.com/conditioning-the-driving-horse-2/

TJ has had some help at the farm over the last couple of weeks and things are really looking good.  Tyler, TJ's 17 year old second cousin, has been a huge help not only to TJ but he's also my new navigator in training.

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I go to a certain Saddlebred show at the Red Mile every year for at least one night because I obviously forget how upset it makes me.  Saddlebreds are an athletic, kind and magnificent breed that will make you stop midstride to watch them go by.  So why do people have to f up their natural beauty with tail sets, overchecks, padded shoes, tongue ties, severe bits and frantic riding and driving styles. No one looks happy...so what is the point of it all.

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We had a great drive tonight.  I wanted to try the Pacific training cart on Odessa and despite being on my own, gave it a go.  O. stood their patiently while I got everything adjusted and off we went without any problems.  Did some dressage work in the arena and then decided to do a lap around the farm.