I know its been some time since I posted about Mr. Stanman, see Stanley Doesn’t Feel Well. Since then we have gone to Maryland, said goodbye to Arnie, and more. So how’s the handsome man doing? Stanley was very obstinate about taking oral doxycycline. Even using a syringe I tried to use maple syrup to entice him and he refused to swallow. He stood for minutes on end clenching his teeth, and when…

This winter has given me the chance to start my work with Stanley. I love thoroughbreds, but Stanley is my first restart. So far he has proven to be very willing and amateur friendly. I have two fantastic trainers also who I have been working with. One trainer is specifically dressage. The other reinforces my dressage but also helps me as I begin to take Stanley over fences. Training has been…