Standardbred Retraining Vlog Episode 8: First Ride Off the Farm

This week I took Fredo off the farm for the first time for his first field trip. We had such a great time, in large part thanks to our lead horse and rider who made the experience so pleasant and positive for us both.

[@kippen64]

Alfredo is such a sweety.

[@ColleenNolanTran]

He's the best!

[@Rhershockable]

"I think this will take.." *stares into camera with hopeful eyes* "..10 minutes or less" LMAO. OTSTBs are the best though! Cant imagine Fredo not taking it all in stride

[@ColleenNolanTran]

You know as soon as you claim they can do something, suddenly they cannot do it anymore. Not Fredo though! 😂 He only makes me look like a fool by doing things that I said he can't

[@Rhershockable]

@@ColleenNolanTran lmao!! He is such a good boy

[@hollyroske2375]

Wondering what type of hoof boots you use and also what type of bits do you use for your standardbred?

[@ColleenNolanTran]

Most of my horses are shod, so I use my Cavallo entry level boots. I actually had them on hand for when my horses pull shoes, and had been putting them on Fredo until his feet toughen up or I decide to put shoes on him. I actually forgot to put them on for this ride though and I'm not sure they'd be the best option for out on the trails. For my bit, I just have him in a basic double jointed snaffle. My other standardbred has a slightly fussier mouth, he goes in a nathe.