We welcomed the EPDS Racing
syndicate to the yard on Saturday, 5th October and it was great to see
everyone and meet new members. We
organised for two horses to have their first schooling session over poles –
Money Maid (aka Rosie) who is owned by EPDS Racing and our just broken in four
yr old, Water Rail (aka Jem).
I’m not against showing owners
their horse when they do grid work for the first time, as it can be a bit hit
and miss, hopefully when they come back again they can see the
improvement. Money Maid was in fact
foot perfect and a natural in shortening her stride and arching her back. She just tended to over-bend a bit so we will
school her next time without the rubber rein on. She enjoyed it so much, it gave her real confidence and Tracey
Sloan from EPDS managed to get a fabulous video of her being turned out in the
paddock afterwards - as you can see, she is very pleased with herself! I couldn't help but go to bed that night
quite excited about her future. It is
worth noting that shares are still available in this exciting NH prospect. Money Maid won her point to point by 25
lengths in Ireland. She is only 5 yrs
old and comes from an excellent family with her grand-dam (Maid of Money)
winning the Irish Grand National by 10 lengths, amongst other top class Listed
races. Beating horses in her career
like Waterloo Boy and Carvill’s Hill.
Below are Money Maid’s video links to YouTube taken by EPDS and also her
advert in the Racing Post last weekend.
Water Rail has only been ridden
for a few weeks; I just wanted him to get his eye in. He didn't like being in behind and much preferred to lead the
older, more experienced horse – not a bad sign for a horse wanting to be in
front!
It
was a super morning, I tried to explain to everyone what we were trying to get
the horses to do and I hope it made sense to everyone! We then headed back to The Angel Pub for a
well-deserved pint (or 2!) and a great lunch – a perfect day! Thank you to everyone for visiting and we hope
to see you again soon.
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