2005 Fall Open House

 

Never Say Never Farm hosted it's Fall open house on
Sunday, November 11, 2005.

 

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Kate discussed how the Never Say Never Farm staff handles the young horses on the farm. She also discussed some of the unique characteristics of Thoroughbred foals.

 

 

Kate then brought out West of Georgia, a yearling filly by Western Maryland. Kate demonstrated how they teach yearling Thoroughbreds, and how they are expected to respond.

 

John brought out Canadian Waterway, a coming 2 year old who has experience in the show ring. John and Kate demonstrated how to get a young Thoroughbred ready for the show ring.

Canadian Waterway at Devon

 

John and Kate brought out Dillon's Ms Kitty, a coming 3 year old. John rode "Kitty" while Kate discussed how they teach a 3 year old Thoroughbred to understand commands from a rider's hands and legs.

 

 

Canadian Kid was shown on the line by John. Kate discussed how "Kid" consistently passes his quiet disposition and correct conformation to his foals. She discussed the advantages of breeding to "Kid", including the chance of getting a dilute-colored foal.

 

Western Maryland was also shown on the line by John. "William" also has been learning how to jump over small jumps. Kate discussed how "William" passed his flashy athleticism to his foal, West of Georgia. She discussed the advantages of breeding to "William", including the chance of getting a racing prospect.

 

Smooth Move was ridden by John. "Smooth" has an incredible presence that is not possible to capture on film. Kate discussed how "Smooth" consistently passes his size and quiet disposition to his foals. She discussed the advantages of breeding to "Smooth", including the chance of getting a hunter/jumper prospect.

 

 

 

A door prize drawing was held for gift certificates and horse-related items. We would like to thank the following businesses for donating door prizes:

* HERTZ CAR RENTAL *
* CLARK'S FEED & FARM SUPPLY *
* EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES *

 

* CT GARVIN FEED & SEED *
* THE SADDLE RACK *
* HORSING AROUND *

 

A $1,000 credit towards a breeding to one of the Never Say Never stallions was raffled off at the end of the day.

 

Never Say Never Farm tshirts and hats were offered for sale to support our retired Thoroughbreds. Click here for more details.

          

 

We would like to thank everyone that participated and attended the Fall open house. We look forward to seeing you next Spring!

 

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