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02-26-2008, 08:01 PM
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Mentioned this in passing, in another thread...Kenny Lejune is one of the finest developers of talent and has, as far as I'm concerned, one of the greatest facilities in Ocala (Morristown). I (and my partnership) send all of our 2yo's to him...You all have done well in choosing him and his staff to bring this grand looking filly along. Kudos to Chuck, the man knows his stuff!!
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02-27-2008, 04:35 AM
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 )Once broken, they are then being put through the daily paces of what it will be like to live on the racetrack. They receive daily jogs and gallops; are taught how to change leads off the turns; get light workouts in sets to develop competitive instincts and to learn where the poles and finish line are; taken to the starting gate to learn entry.. something to which Aldebutante surprisingly did not object; learn how to accept treatment from farriers, grooms, vets.. something to which Aldebutante widely objects.. All this leads to Chuck getting the 2yo's in racetrack ready condition, at which point their training is intensified for further speed and conditioning. I am writing a piece to partners about the visit Tina and I made to Kenny's place and Aldebutante Sunday... She looks fabulous, and I should have some close-up photos later today. She is not a horse that cottons to visitors readily.. It took nearly a half hour to get her to come spend time at the stall window and accept some attention. She is highly suspicious and diffident. Not mean.. but definitely aloof.
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02-27-2008, 06:41 AM
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02-27-2008, 06:58 AM
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02-27-2008, 07:06 AM
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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...
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02-27-2008, 07:23 AM
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02-27-2008, 07:30 AM
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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02-27-2008, 07:31 AM
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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02-27-2008, 07:34 AM
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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02-27-2008, 09:27 AM
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Ole' Timer says to another leaving Keystone Race Track (Philly ) ...""Its a good thing I broke even today, I really needed the money """!!!! Gotta Love Horse Racing !!
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02-27-2008, 09:44 AM
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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...
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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02-27-2008, 09:48 AM
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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