Sinatra Update — 1/27/11

Our volunteer Sara stopped in and visited Sinatra on Thursday and also got a chance to watch him being ridden in a jumping lesson.  He is just as cute a button jumping, and what was on his stall but FOUR BLUE RIBBONS!  He won all four of his cross-rails...

Walker Update — Jan 26 2011

We now know who Walker is! *His registered name is Chief Prospect *By Indian Ore (USA) 1977 *Out of Bijou Lady (NZ) 1981, by Noble Bijou (USA) *Born 22 August 1993 *15 race starts in NZ for 1 win, 1 second, 1 fifth *Total winnings in NZ $3,400 *His breeder...

Walker Update — Jan 24 2011

We’re working on finding out who Walker really is and where he came from. Laura Bavin of Perth, West Australia has submitted paperwork to New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing to have Walker’s tattoos researched. Laura kindly donated the $25 fee for this request, so we...

New Deworming Protocol

Have you had a fecal done on your horse recently?  This year equine veterinarians have recognized a growing problem of parasite resistance to some brands of equine dewormers, particularly in Washington state. In addition, horses kept on pastures that are not...

Delilah Update — Jan 20 2011

Delilah is coming along beautifully in her training and is going walk/trot/canter under saddle. Today we put shoes on her as she has been a little footsore ever since the ground was frozen. She immediately was moving much more comfortably. The trainer called me today...

Walker

Walker is a 17 year old bay New Zealand Thoroughbred gelding. He is 16.1 hands and weighs approx. 1150 lbs. He is NZ race branded and has the numbers 18 over the number 3 on his right shoulder and the initials “CR” on his left shoulder. We understand that the CR...