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Winstar Farm Video

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To congratulate Winstar Farm on their spectacular Derby victory, EquiSports Media put together a little something in commemoration of their unforgettable day.

Calling All Photographers and Bloggers!!!

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Want a chance to have your work featured on ESM? Simply post a copy of your best in the comment section at the bottom of this post, or on our facebook page. If selected, you will have the opportunity to write for ESM on a regular basis, and be eligible for great and exciting [...]

And They’re Off…Spring Training Gets Underway at Saratoga’s Historic Oklahoma Training Track Share

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From NYRA
WHAT: A sure sign of spring as the thoroughbreds return to Saratoga for the upcoming summer meet.
WHEN: Friday, April 16
5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Oklahoma Training Track
Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY
DETAILS: Saratoga’s famed Oklahoma track will open for spring training as the thoroughbreds make their way back to the Spa City [...]

Trainers: Need New Clients???

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Introduction to the gate

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Introducing a young horse to the gate should happen very early on in the beginning stages of training. Some individuals will even begin leading theirs even before a rider has been on it’s back. There are many benefits to using this method. First, it’s easier to control a “spooky” baby if on the ground. [...]

INTRODUCING THE RIDER

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When it is time to introduce the rider, watch your horses eyes. If they are calm–they will look soft and relaxed, this is when it is appropriate to introduce a rider. First, I would always touch the horses head and let them smell me and talk to them. This is really important for a [...]

INTRODUCING THE SADDLE

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The most important thing to remember when moving around a young horse is simply to go slow. When introducing a saddle for the first time, it’s important to let them tell you if they’re ready. For example, watch their eyes; it’s a tale tell sign if they will accept the saddle easily or not. [...]

Desensitization

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When beginning the breaking process, one of the most important steps is the process of desensitization. What this means is getting your horse used to objects touching him all over. The best way to do this is with a brightly colored towel–such as a saddle towel, a saddle pad, or anything that causes sound [...]

Breaking Your Yearling

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I get questions all the time from young owners that want to know which is the best way to break their yearling, in the stall or the round pen. To this question I would say both are effective, and both have their pro’s and con’s.
For example, I have worked at many places that [...]

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