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■ Contents
ОглавлениеCHAPTER 1 Bred to Run: What Racehorses Know
Researching the Horse’s History
CHAPTER 2 End of the Race: Now What?
For Sale By Trainer: Finding a Horse at the Track
CHAPTER 3 Common Lameness and Health Issues
The Adopted OTTB
The OTTB Purchased at the Track or at Auction
Injuries and Conditions Commonly Seen in OTTBs
Other Health Issues Coming Off the Track
Dealing with Gastric Ulcers
Getting Your OTTB Healthy and Sound
CHAPTER 4 The Transition to a New Lifestyle
Step 1: A Positive Trailering Experience
Getting Him In, Getting Him Home
Step 2: A Welcoming and Safe Environment
Step 3: A Good Quality Feeding Program
Determining Feed Type and Amount
Step 5: A Tranquil Introduction to Turnout
Transition to Turnout with a Herd
Additional Turnout Considerations
CHAPTER 5 Developing a Training Program
The Five Phases of Foundation Training
Timeframe
CHAPTER 6 Phase One: Starting with the Basics
Work toward a Healthy, Balanced Hoof
Recovering from Track Trimming
Moving On: When to Start Working the OTTB
CHAPTER 7 Phase Two: Introduction to Longeing
Training Exercise: Lengthening/Shortening Stride
CHAPTER 8 Phase Three: Longeing with Side Reins
Dealing with Mouth and Tongue Issues
Getting Started with Side Reins
Common Resistances Solved with Side Reins
Determining when He’s Ready to Ride
CHAPTER 9 Making the First Ride a Success
Reviewing Your Horse’s History
CHAPTER 10 Phase Four: Riding with Understanding and Patience
Six Tips for Under Saddle Training
Identifying Riding Problems and Their Causes
Troubleshooting Three Common Problems
CHAPTER 11 Phase Five: Moving toward a New Vocation
Making It Part of the Lesson Plan
Getting Started with Ground Poles
Two Extension/Collection Exercises
Out and About: Leaving the Arena
Work in the Arena with Other Horses
CHAPTER 12 Becoming a Success Story
Courageous Comet and Becky Holder
Why Not Whiskey and Keely Bechtol
Kulik Lodge and Brooke Schafer
American Bond and Valerie Mulgrave
Groomedforvictory and Cathy Gulick
