Thoroughbred Logic
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Abscess Season
Abscess season. It’s he worst. And sometimes it’s ongoing. Read this week’s logic on tacking the nasty buggers. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: The Laundry List
When full disclosure becomes a deal-breaker, good horses can be overlooked—not because of what they can’t do, but because buyers fear what they already know. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Challenging TBs and Going Beyond the Checked Box
Not all horses are simple. Here are five things to consider if you’ve got a problematic horse that you’re trying to figure out.
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Figure It Out
“It is the idea that the preparation is there and the proverbial leg is on, but when you don’t see how this is going to work out, you don’t just pull up and quit or flail so badly that you rock the balance. You sure might want to, but that’s not how it works.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: An Internet of “Answers”
“So I’m writing this for the folks who use social media as a way to figure out things with their Thoroughbreds… here’s the bottom line: If you want real advice, ask the professionals who will have the experience to knowledgeably respond.”
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: When It’s Not the Right Match
Sometimes the kindest decision is admitting a partnership isn’t working. This week’s article explores how to recognize when it’s time to move on, navigate the emotions of letting go, and rehome a horse responsibly so both horse and rider have the best chance at finding the right fit. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Get a Second Opinion
“The lens we use to assess these horses is based on experience. And experience shapes what we see. The more a practitioner works with a breed or a sport, the more the specific issues become commonplace to diagnose, and commonplace to therefore treat.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: When Simply Being Good Wins
“You never know exactly what you will get with a when taking a young Thoroughbred off property for the first time, but Scooter set the bar pretty damn high.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Ditch the Bigger Bit; Target the Hind End
“A strong-in-the-bridle horse who seems to lean down and aim to go fast without being asked to do so may be one who cannot balance and sit well/comfortably.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Adaptability
For readers who love OTTBs, horse management, and thoughtful horsemanship discussions, this one should spark some great conversation. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Following up on the Exit Physical – A Matter of Trust
A follow-up to last week’s discussion on exit physicals for retiring racehorses, this week’s article digs into the real issue at the center of the debate: trust. (more…)
Kentucky Performance Products Presents Thoroughbred Logic: The Exit Physical
“You know what they should do? They should have an exit physical like we do in the Army. They should take all the x-rays, do all the diagnostics, and have the owners/trainers fill out forms with any known issues.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Generosity and Data Sharing
“I am reminded daily that the more we know, the better we can do… And because there is no standardization of how information moves with horses, data sharing requires generosity.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Of Artists and Engineers
This week’s article explores how rider mindset shapes training, progress, and the path to a happier Thoroughbred. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: The Muddled-Middle of the Backside
“[T] reality of the range of track experiences converges somewhere … in that messy, muddled middle, where longer narratives seem to do a better job painting a more accurate picture than pithy quips or stereotypes.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: What Did You Do This Time?
“If you’re not winning, you’re learning.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Bored Is (Sometimes) Good
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should: why waiting for boredom might just be necessary before advancing. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Learning Comes From the Tough Cases
“…if the ride is tough and the horsemanship required to muddle through is even more challenging, I guarantee you’re learning. And the value in that might not be obvious at the time, but it’s there, I promise.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Brains and Timelines
“I expect that most Thoroughbreds can develop good brains. Far more often than not, they are kind, intelligent, love to work, and are bred to have the heart that makes them want to get the answers right.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Get the Right Coach
“Hard work built on constructive criticism is essential. But coaches should like your horse enough to want them to do well. And they should be able to teach to their strengths, not continually bemoan their weaknesses.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Seeing Through the Photos (Star of the Beast Edition)
“A few hundred pounds and top line will always make them look better, but when you’re starting from a nicely angled hip and shoulder, you already know that you’re headed in the right direction.” (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Keeping Them Safe
When a cheap horse, an uncertain prognosis, and a questionable future collide, sometimes the only thing standing between a horse and the wrong outcome is someone willing to take the risk. (more…)
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Keep It Simple (Stupid)
“[T]his is about not overcomplicating what doesn’t need to be overcomplicated.” (more…)
