Y Resumes Training

Coming soon, an evaluation--is it really a Derby prospect? But today I'll catch up on Y's training, the stated point of this blog:

Monday 11/6/06: a deserved rest day for all the RR horses.

Tues: 11/7: foggy today in early morn and breezy. the horses are glued to the far fence as I exit my house, too far away for them to come to the paddock voluntarilty, so, as happens too often, RR trudges the 1/3 mile and commences to herd to the paddock in hopes they'll go quietly. This date everyone walks toward the paddock in single file, four horses abrest and they're almost home when Y commences to play with the horse in front. The best layed plans again go arry as the entire herd errupts in a 10 minute pasture gallop much of it very quick. Y's forging to the lead lasts all of 5 seconds before the youngster is pounded backwards by the bigger guys. and thus, we inadvertently achieve another fast gallop (the prior was about a week ago). The speed is important as in his prior life the fast twitch muscles were not developed. Enough exercise for Y this date--and we'll plan on another fast one in about 5 days. Please note I'm always leery about fast work during a growth spurt which is currently in progress.

Wed: 11/8: legs appear fine after yest. a 10 min riderless run in the paddock a little harder than before. Y is getting the idea of running in the circle, and, he's defintely stronger than a week ago. a little more saddle work--the girth is now on and tight--zero protest so far--and bellied today for the first time, again without incident. the youngster is completely laid back so far.