OTTB TRANSFORMATION: From Racehorse to Show Horse (Conditioning the Young Thoroughbred)
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It's so nice to see a young horse being brought along with a soft hand. His development is really impressive.
i realize it's kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online?
@Fabian Fisher i watch on flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
@Bishop Jaiden yup, I have been using Flixzone for months myself =)
@Bishop Jaiden Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!
@Fabian Fisher Happy to help :)
Your videos helped me gain confidence to adopt my ottb, he’s my BEST friend now THANK YOU
He's looking so much better! And I agree, turnout is an often overlooked, but very important factor for bringing on any horse. Is that a magnetic band he's wearing on his hind fetlock towards the start of the video?
DinnerOnTheFloor yep, they’re the Equstreamz bands
Percy looks great :) good quality hay is everything but here, it’s rare since our soils are so poor so no choice to supplement! Wish I had good grass all year long hehe
He looks really good. So calm and happy. Says a lot for the kindness of your training. PS can't believe how big Banksy is getting.
How do you address a SUPER reactive OTTB that just can't get out of their head?
taylorist make sure they’re getting enough turnout and then do a lot of ground work using positive reinforcement to introduce stuff they’re afraid of and help with building trust
Karen Reed Yep! But most people typically do that right off the track so depending on when they got the horse it likely would’ve already let down
Taylorist - my OTTB mare was like that - super reactive to the bit and my seat. So much so that she would completely tune out me and my seat, while she focused all her attention on the bit. I noted that when lunging with side reins, she would naturally bend and give herself slack on the inside contact. That translated to me keeping a steady rein length/contact with the bit, and again only using seat (and voice) to control her. That definitely made all the difference - once I stopped “chasing her head” and focused on tempo and forward she naturally reached for the bit and started working the correct muscles. Trail riding helped a lot as well to build muscle and strength our partnership. We usually used an English hackamore on trail, but quickly realized it’s potential under saddle. Now we ride mainly with the hackamore, and she’s now relaxed at all gaits and getting better the more she builds those muscles and stamina. Wish you all the best with your OTTB!
Shelby has done a fabulous job showing how OTTBs need time to fill out, gain weight & muscle, socialize, and time to figure out how to move their bodies in their new discipline! Slow and steady is great with the young OTTBs...
jesus the scooting transition would make me shit myself hahaha, you've done so well with him!
Me too
As someone from New England, that Western Alfalfa looks like GOLD. We would sell our souls to be able to afford that type of hay out here, ha. Percy is looking great, Shelby.
Fellow Canadian here! Loved your video and your explanations!
He is a very compact horse. His improvements are highly noticeable even to someone who doesn't have that much hands on experience with horses.
clicking on videos moment of upload- the story of my life during quarantine😂
Around 5:47 that canter transition was very interesting
You are so talented with bringing on horses and transforming them I love your channel 💕
his change in temperament is amazing!
My trainers saving up yo buy a property in NorCal with a crap ton of turnout space. We're really excited😍😍 it's hard to find any space in SoCal
Kimberly Nielson you go! nc is the best!! ❤️
So true! Its also insanely expensive here in SoCal
You have a gift for developing these young horses beautifully.
Percy's training is coming along so nicely! He looks really good. Love his little chin marking! He is so cute. :)
Percy is such a cool name!!
I love Percy's transformation! He's done so much progress. Good job to both of you! :)
I loved this video! It's so wonderful to see the transformation that you (and your co-owner) are able to bring to these horses. Patience, practice, relaxation (I love how well you emphasize the importance of turn-out and horses just being together being horses is to each animals' happiness, development and overall outlook changes over time). You have clearly fine-tuned your approach and tools with the OTTB and you do it with such kindness and consistency; always having the best interest of each horse at the center of all that you do. It is wonderful to see how quickly you make progress with these guys. I hope it is as gratifying to you as it is to see unfold in your videos. I really love these progression videos you do with each horse you take on. Thank you.
I really like this kind of videos, helps me develop my "horse-eye" ! :D
Wow! Percy is doing really well. Good job, sweet boy! And Shelby, you never cease to amaze me with your skills. I really appreciate how you train. Cheers!
Your videos are always an educational experience without coming across, at all, as a tutorial. You have a real talent for sharing your vast knowledge of horse care,feeding, and training in such a mater of fact way that make all of your videos an educational event and a joy to watch.. ❤️
Your such a lovely rider!! Percys looking wonderful! Your constantly growing my love for thuroughbreds 🥺🥰🥰.
Shelby he has come a long way!!! He is looking so much better all around! Has to be a great feeling.... love watching the changes, the care and dedication you put into each of your horses! Thanks for sharing.. take care..
Bodybuilder is great stuff. I used to work for a thoroughbred breeder and we would use it to add weight to the sale horses before we took them to the sales. You’re right that it doesn’t make them hot; I’ve never seen it do that to any horse, which was especially important when feeding some of our spicy yearlings, namely the colts. Plus, it makes their coats beautifully smooth and shiny. Any rice bran oil/rice bran emulsion is great stuff.
Yes yes yes big difference. Much better!! Great job. Wow he really looks so much more relaxed.
His hind end is SO improved at the end, and it's especially noticeable at the canter! Much more balanced and collected. Great work!
Very well done Shelby Dennis. Hope everyone there is ok. Wishing you, your family, your extended family and subscribers and their families continued good Health. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.
oh, such a difference :-) the body and especially the movement, great job :-)
He is so cute and with your good care he start to look really good will probably look amazing soon! Love your videos💛
Percy had an impressive body change when you put him on the Body Support along with your corresponding good hay. What a difference for an OTTB! He canters beautifully now, left and right. He knows you love him and he tries to please you. Wonderful training vid! :-D
I love your ottb videos so much!!
I love your videos! Your colt has grown so much!
It's great to witness such an amazing transformation. Must feel very rewarding!
His improvement is amazing! You have done really well with him, along with the other owner, and he looks great. Are you planning on jumping him when he is a bit older?
Megan Watkins Yes he will be trained to jump
I love the work you do Shelby! Also love the intro!
You are such a good trainer!!!!❤️ also his transformation is amazing💕
I just want to say that I really enjoy your videos ! You are doing an amazing job !
He looks so good now! 🤩Youve done an amazing job so far💞
Omggg this is the video I have been looking for 🤍🤍
Doing wonderful he’s nice to watch
what a hunky man !! he looks so amazing
Love your vids and all the animals. 😊😊❤️❤️
Great job with Percy!
Loved this video! Great attention to his nutritional needs and a great knowledge of his emotional and physical limitations. You've done wonders with him. His confidence is very noticeable.
Good job ❤️
He looks so much better filling out nice!
He's a beautiful horse and you're a wonderful trainer 👍😎🐝
I love his star
Love the video, Shelby! Could you please make a guide about buying horses? Like dos and don'ts, and what to look out for?
Beautiful horses x
Can u do a video on how you get them to use their back more and stretch out down and forward🙂
Also a video on side reins and what the do would be cool
I Like your Ridingstyl und your Mind about Horses teaching....the developmend from Percy ist amazing ..🐴💐 Good Luck..🍀🍀
I just used the plank analogy the other day. I have never heard anyone say it that way before, that’s exactly what came to mind when I was explaining it...I also added that it takes time to build up holding it with a person on your back!
Love it
Hey Selby he is really nice horse I can't wait to full out more too
Good job 👍 I also had an OTTB named Percy.
I love the new intro song😍
Its good to see a responsible and respectful trainer. I need to stop watching Raleigh Reacts videos lmaoo
Great video. I love when you explain what you're doing.
OMG! was that Banksy in the paddock with him in the beginning? He is so big!
Re-Rider Suzanne thank you! And yes it is
@@Milestone-Equestrian Wow! He's getting big!
Such an amazing improvement and he is such a handsome boy. Would love to see some lunging with him.😊❤️
His back end is really good tho!
he's beautiful!!
he’s such an athletic boy. i feel like he would be a good xc mount
Lovely
It takes an OTTB awhile to figure out that all you want is walk, trot, canter, stand in the middle of the ring?? But when that switch gets flipped, they’re totally fine with it.
She is a good rider
I found that linen oil, beet pulp, and alfafa helped a ton with fat and weight gain in the ottbs I looked after. I didn't know the supplement you mentioned, what are the main ingredients?
(Of course the food I mentioned was fed along nice hay and grain.)
Do you have access to hills? Hill work at walk and trot would strengthen his top line.
Leslie Moise to an extent, we are not travelling off property much due to COVID.
Where did you get your bridle from? Great job by the way been watching your videos, rescued a young filly with a knee injury she was no good for racing I took the time vetting etc to heal her up just starting her back into work after a long let down and her leg healing, not lame or sore at all
ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO,THANKS AGAIN.
YOU SEEM TO ME YOU ARE RISING HIGH IN YOUR SADDLE.
I WAS TAUGHT THE SWISS STYLE OF RIDING,= MUTCH LOWER RISING.
Where do you buy your Equine body support supplement. Everywhere I look online is American.
My horse has 24 hour turnout with shelter available when he wants, but he’s still a super spicy boy when I get on 😭 🌶
I love your work with your horses, and it's so inspirational and informative watching your videos. What is Percy's Jockey club name? And do you have any tips for working with a super hot and easily distracted Arab? She gets really in her head and lets her anxiety take over. She is turned out 24/7 and gets daily turn out with other horses too and gets minimal amounts of grain.
Marianne Szo It’s Gabi’s Bay Bae. And I’d recommend doing some ground work and start using positive reinforcement to pique her interest and get her focused on you.
The TB'S are fantastic if are schooled correctly
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If my horses are on a grass field do I need to give hay? I usually just feed hay cubes and complete grain soaked in the evening and the rest of the day they are on grass field that is fairly long and they are always grazing they all seem to have a good coat and not under weight other then my 2 year old but that's only a little ribs at serten angles that I am working on ( I do feed hay all winter, fall, and usually spring when there is little or no grass I live in Canada so there isnt always grass early in the year)
What aids and exercises are you doing to help them stretch and all?
Hello shelby, I am thinking of buying a thouroughbred. She was raced a couple of times a few years ago but wasnt up to speed so was used as a hacker and bit of xc since. She is 6, nice natured and kids can ride her they said. But I wondered, would you think they could be more likely to bolt than other horses? Given their racing past?thanks
Night day difference 👍
Anyone else’s horse gain weight really easily? I can’t turn out my horse 24/7 in a pasture because he’ll gain insane amounts of weight in a short amount of time
how do you get them to take their time in the trot my horse always is trotting extremly fast
What do you do to make an OTTB (or any horse) stronger to the right?
2:24
What is the purpose of the band around his back left? I’ve seen them before but have no idea what they are for 😂
Emily . That’s it they’re magnetic therapy bands
How did you get him to slow down in the trot? I have this issue with my Ottb.
Hi what type of bits do you use when starting your thoroughbreds off the track? Great clips!!
Generally just any egg butt or D ring that is double jointed with a lozenge in the middle
Hello Shelby! Great video! I love his transformation!
I was just wondering what your advice would be if I have a very lazy pony who doesn’t like to go forward. What do you suggest I do?
Anna_Equestrian work with him on the ground and introduce vocal cues for getting him to move out and forward. If you praise him for this on the ground and make it more fun and pleasant using scratches and treats he will probably be more receptive under saddle
Shelby Dennis Thankyou very much I will try this 💕
at around 9:00 are you cuing him to tuck his head in or he does it on his own?
Purina pure athlete is an amazing high fat supplement that’s proven to help top line. I take Standardbreds off the track and is a staple in all their diets. Soooo worth the money!
Maggie Robinson We don’t really stock Purina in most areas of my part of Canada, but the grains we have here have been working well for him :)
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He's come a long way
Diana A Yes he is, it’s why we’re doing a longer flat foundation before jumping
How long would you say you work him under saddle during an average session?
Emma Bontron 20 min
NOT A CRITICISM, JUST AN OPINION SHELBY.
My horse likes to stick her nose in the dirt while bridleless, and pulling on the rope doesn’t help, suggestions?
Blocktopia8 My horse used to do the same thing, this is what I did. Put the bridle and neck rope on. You can can tie your reins in a knot so that they don’t fall, however, keep them in reach of your hands. Try to mainly use the neck rope, but whenever your horse tries to stick her nose in the dirt, use your reins. When she stops sticking her face in the dirt with your reins, take them away but keep the actual bridle part on so that they thing you’re reins are still there. If she is still good with no reins. you can be completely bridle less! Hope this helps!!
Note: Lounging might help. Also groundwork with the neck rope might help as well:)
How did you teach him to pick up correct leads?
Equine Design Most of the racehorses have a general concept of leads and only really swap them due to lack of balance so by gaining the necessary balance and flexibility they have a much easier time catching the correct lead in the arena
Shelby Dennis thank you 😁 I’m watching all of your ottb videos and they are helping me understand the process so much better ♥️
What is the band that he has on his left hind leg?
Charlotte Perna it’s an equstreamz band for magnetic therapy
Hey,
My horse was a dressage horse, before I got him, but he was skinny and had no muscle and back problems....
He has now more weight and muscles and his back is fine,as is his paddle, but every time I ride him, he'll either stopp after 15 minutes or run without me able to control him. Any tips for me?🙈😞
Thanks
(Sry for my bad english)
I'm no expert, but I'd say to try and find out why he either stops or runs uncontrolably. Are you sure all of the tack is fit? Is there anything that puts pressure that maybe he's okay with at first but then it gets too much... I dunno, something like that. If you can find out why you can go from there, trying to fix the problem. You could also see if someone or yourself can do some training with him, to make him stop doing that everytime. You could try different tack, like bits and saddle pads, and work on making the horse listen, and of course reward him when he's doing right. :)
@@iclynnx thank you! I'm sure, all tack fits. I think it's just a bad manner. I asked the previous owner, and she said, he always did this🙈 I will try the ideas😊 I'm alreday doing shoulder in or ride him sideways.
@@diamminotetranitrocobaltat Okay, great! Good luck with him =)
(If you use them) what rope do you use for ur electric fences
Addy L our fences have the “tape” kind of electric wire rather than the rope ones.
Read ride Learn oh ok thank you😁😁
how do you deal with a young horse who has trouble focusing/is mouthy? my boy is 10 months old, and he would rather try to eat the lead rope than listen to my aids...