Welcome everyone! It is time I share some rather exciting news in regards to something I had shared a month ago about a logo and the rising of what I hoped to make as my business one day. Well here it is!
Welcome to the formal blogging page of Dynasty Sport Horses. It probably comes of no shock to most of you, my love for thoroughbreds. Better yet my love for off the track thoroughbreds and the transitioning of them into new careers post racing. For the longest time I questioned myself on whether or not this was something I could actually do. Was I a good enough rider? Could I really call myself a "trainer"? How would I do this without my own farm? Could I afford it? Was this just some far fetched dream?
After competing in last years Retired Racehorse Project for my first time and placing second overall in Dressage with my 3 year old off the track thoroughbred Fullback and creating such a following from that experience my once far fetched dream seemed closer than ever. However things in my life had just changed drastically with a move to a new state, the starting of a new job (OFFICE job.) and not a very clear understanding of where life was taking me. Here I am a year later gearing up for the makeover for my second year in a row and back living where I truly love being, Aiken, SC. My RRP horse for this year, generously gifted to me by Godolphin, has taught me more than I ever thought possible and my journey with him has led me to believe that I can make this dream a reality. The icing on the cake to this came last week when Kate Hutchings, a dressage judge and my dressage trainer, bought Coordinate (pictured above). She will be attending the Makeover with us and after that I will get to be apart of their journey together!
Although all of this extremely exciting, it is going to be important for me to allow this business to progress slowly. This will not be something that I get horses in for a so called "quick" flip. I take great pride in my process of getting these horses prepared for their second careers and that means not rushing them. No, I am not what many would consider an "upper level" rider. But I do feel confident that I can provide these OTTBs with a solid foundation before they move on to the owners that can take them to their absolute fullest potential. However I am not going to pass on the opportunity of keeping one a little longer if it means I can get a little further in my riding too. For the time being this means of course continuing my full time job at C-Spear south and only taking on 2 horses at a time. Some of you may be saying "what? Only 2 horses?", yes only two horses. Because the last thing I want to do is get in over my head financially but also work wise. Two horses in full training and a full time job means earlier mornings, later nights and definitely more wine! (HAHA) My plan is to use this blog to inform you of the training progress as well as the business progress from here on forward! I will also work on a Facebook page as well as an Instagram account that I hope you can all join me on! In closing....
Meet Bandit City! A 2012, soon to be gelding, by Congaree out of Carson City Girl. This handsome boy came to me from the Conway family up in Fingerlakes, NY. Katie Conway has followed my journey to the makeover these last two years and encouraged her dad that Bandit would have a great home after racing with me. Thank you Conway's! Once I get back from Kentucky, this boy will start slowly back to work and I cannot wait to see his progress.
Also meet Good Response! Handpicked as my next years Retired Racehorse Project by Godolphin, this boy is a 2011 gelding by Madaglia d'Oro out of Any For Love. This magnificent creature is currently enjoying some turnout in KY at James Lane in hopes of him coming to Aiken in November! I will spend my time bonding with him until we are allowed to start training for the 2017 Retired Racehorse Project!
I truly cannot thank all of my supporters enough. Family, friends, trainers and sponsors, none of this would be possible with out you!
