On Sunday I took Shorty and O'malley to one of my friends house's to gallop. She has a great hill and both boys were fantastic.
Shorty was first, he did a 15 minute trot and then galloped up the smaller of the hills 4 times. Twice at just a nice easy canter and then twice with speed. He has an amazing gallop. This was the first "real" gallop he has had since coming to my barn 31 days ago. He was great. He recovered well, but however didn't want to stand in the ice bucket afterwards lol. Oh well I guess poor TJ will have his work cut out for him at Maui.
O'malley was next, he did a 15 minute trot as well and then galloped up the smaller hill 2 times, the same hill as Shorty. Then I took him to the big hill and we did that one 4 times, going fast. For the last 2 times up the hill i really wanted to open him up, so i raised my stirrups 6 holes from my jumping lenght. WOW! It is a real difference when you really get up off their backs. He was amazing, galloping at 3 in the afternoon, and it didn't matter to Malley he recovered well and then stood very well in the ice bucket!!
So now its on to Maui Jim Wayne Horse Trials, in Chicago. O'malley will run in the JYOP and Shorty will be in the Open Training. So look for us in the results....
Rockin' Shamrock Ranch is located in Wynnewood, Ok just south of Oklahoma City. We specialize in the sport of 3-Day Eventing. Our trainer, Alex LaRue has competed through the CIC** level and is available for coaching or training. We also offer a selection of top young prospects, OTTB's, and going horses for sale. Our breeding programs is centered around an Irish Sport Horse base, with Warmblood influences. Contact us at areavyoungrider@aol.com for more information.
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