kimmyb

@kimmyb (7)

United States • Age 68

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Thoroughbreds as jumpers

anij34 @anij34 (317) • United States 7 Feb 07

A few years ago I was taking private lessons on a Thoroughbred that was used in Hunter/Jumper competitions as well as, Steeple Chase. I loved riding her. I learned though that you have to be experienced to control a thoroughbred...

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kimmyb It sounds like you already have the answer to that one. Thoroughbreds are excellent jumpers. I have worked around hundreds of ex-flat racers that became Excellent Hunters/Steeplechase horses. For the most part, they preferred that lifestyle. On the flat...

23 Feb 07

Have you ever been around a blind horse?

maclinda @maclinda (91) • United States 20 Feb 07

I have a blind percheron mare. We've learned alot together over the 5 years I've had her, but I'm always open to new ideas. Have any of you ever dealt with a blind horse? Do you have any suggestions on how to teach them, when...

training horses

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kimmyb I have worked around a couple of blind horses. I use to be a groom on a very large racing/foxhunting farm. The horses that were blind were retired hunters that were turned out. They had a run in shed and got fed and checked every day. It took a few times of...

20 Feb 07

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