Aldebutante Pics (2/12 & 2/24)

[paisjpq]

like in the westerns? not really steve....they don't just throw a saddle and rider on and let the horse buck it out.

[Payson Dave]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

like in the westerns? not really steve....they don't just throw a saddle and rider on and let the horse buck it out.

I was waiting to see if there were any comments on this point..

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

like in the westerns? not really steve....they don't just throw a saddle and rider on and let the horse buck it out.

Don't ruin it for us Pais.

I was picturing Kenny and his gang of employees hanging around the round pen sipping whiskey, smoking cigars and laughing at each other as they each took a shot at breaking Aldebutante. After they have all had a turn, I'm sure Kenny has that one guy(or gal) that won't give up, keeps dusting himself off and getting back on until he breaks her will to run with the mustangs through the desert...

[paisjpq]

sorry, I'm sure thats how they do it these days....

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Don't ruin it for us Pais.

I was picturing Kenny and his gang of employees hanging around the round pen sipping whiskey, smoking cigars and laughing at each other as they each took a shot at breaking Aldebutante. After they have all had a turn, I'm sure Kenny has that one guy(or gal) that won't give up, keeps dusting himself off and getting back on until he breaks her will to run with the mustangs through the desert...

you forgot the part about them breaking into song....'the tumbling tumbleweeds' perhaps??

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I was picturing Kenny and his gang of employees hanging around the round pen sipping whiskey, smoking cigars and laughing at each other as they each took a shot at breaking Aldebutante. After they have all had a turn, I'm sure Kenny has that one guy(or gal) that won't give up, keeps dusting himself off and getting back on until he breaks her will to run with the mustangs through the desert...

See? Bigs gets it!

[2 Dollar Bill]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Don't ruin it for us Pais.

I was picturing Kenny and his gang of employees hanging around the round pen sipping whiskey, smoking cigars and laughing at each other as they each took a shot at breaking Aldebutante. After they have all had a turn, I'm sure Kenny has that one guy(or gal) that won't give up, keeps dusting himself off and getting back on until he breaks her will to run with the mustangs through the desert...

Is that like ""slapping the bull "" ?

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

like in the westerns? not really steve....they don't just throw a saddle and rider on and let the horse buck it out.

I was trying to convey the concept in a readily digestible image..

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I was trying to convey the concept in a readily digestible image..

which might have been relevant 30 years ago....

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

which might have been relevant 30 years ago....

I was lazily trying for brevity... To elaborate then, getting started with a horse, in the modern era, as opposed to 'breaking' the will of a 'bronco', is a slow, pain-staking process that is accomplished over days, weeks and months. The horse in question is introduced slowly to headgear, bits, reins, saddle, weight, and the 'work' expected of them. These elements take as long as necessary given the aptitude of the horse and their willingness to accept the various implements and instructions. Each progressive step is predicated on their acceptance of the preceeding accomplishment.

As the indoctrination progresses, after a period of time, (and as many of you have undoubtedly seen at the racetrack), a young horse will be walked and jogged with an escort pony to gain confidence towards being ridden alone. Ultimately, the instructor will begin to put the colt or filly through the same paces unescorted and begin track work. With each level of learning accomplished, the horse is introduced to more and more elements of being a racehorse.. the paddock.. saddling.. the starting gate.. etc.

There's obviously more to it and intracacies that could be elaborated upon, but I'll leave it to Chuck and Pais if there are questions...

[phystech]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I was lazily trying for brevity... To elaborate then, getting started with a horse, in the modern era, as opposed to 'breaking' the will of a 'bronco',

There's obviously more to it and intracacies that could be elaborated upon, but I'll leave it to Chuck and Pais if there are questions...

Steve,

Thanks for elaborating more on the process. It's one of those things a person may not fully grasp unless he/she is involved in owning a yearling or 2 yr old.

Nice job!!

[Kasept]

[Kasept]