Our trainer Brent Lyon paid us a visit on Tuesday. It was such a surprise because no one who has ever been here would just be passing by...unless they were headed to Yakima.
Sparky is doing great and has had three workouts so far. They are scheduled for Tuesdays. This is the final phase of his training and conditioning before he is ready to race. The distance of his rides is increasing to a mile or more to develop the stamina needed for the exertion of the actual race. Many horses are injured every year because of a traning program that progressed too quickly.
The training goal is to have him run a couple of races in Portland and then go to Emerald Downs in the spring. Not much is more uncertain that horse racing and that's why they have the ODDS. So, we'll keep taking it one day at a time and enjoy each step of the way. We are learning to have realistic expectations to go along with the big dreams.
About Me
- Carol Schultz
- My earlier career was in the banking industry in the Seattle area. Positions held include Manager of a check-processing department, Operations Support Analyst, Float Control Officer, Quality Control Specialist. I reported to the Cashier and responsibilities ranged from preparing annual budgets, streamlining procedures, and reviewing government regulations and documenting the impact for our 70+ branches. My career in banking came to an abrupt end when I resigned to care for a terminally ill parent. Our family moved to a small town where we raised chickens, goats, and embraced the self-sufficiency lifestyle. We chopped wood, planted gardens, canned, and bucked bales. Quite a change from our suburban upbringing. In this employment depressed area I have held a number of positions including real estate property management. So, if it sounds like I have had many varied experiences it is definitely true. I believe in embracing life every step of the way. Contact me directly at inthetrenches@live.com