MISSION:
To improve the welfare of horses
through education of owners, trainers, grooms and the general public in
selection, care and handling of their horses Welcome to Purple Power Equine Services' website. We provide services designed to help you enjoy and profit from your equine endeavors. From classes and private lessons on horse care and training to professional photogrraphs and videos of you and your favorite horse, to acquiring racehorse prospects and getting their pictures taken in a winner's circle, we help you participate as much or as little as you desire. Take advantage of our unique combination of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm and enjoy a profitable equine experience.
(When I was training I prepared a newletter regularly for all of my clients. My "comments" were including in a column called Behind the Barn Door. With all that is going on in racing I've decided that I am going to include my two-cents worth. Sometimes my comments will only take this space. Other times I'll link to a full pdf document with this area providing a synopsis. So, What's going on Behind the Barn Door? )
I am using Google Forms to get information from those that are interested in classes. If you would like to be on my e-mail list to be notified of upcoming classes, SIGN UP BY CLICKING HERE.
Owner
Care and Handling Workshops will
be scheduled in 2020. First class being considered for April 20-22 in Lexington,
Kentucky. We will discuss materials covered in ROTP (above) in
more detail with more hands on applications. In additional to Behavior and
Handling we will take
Height, Weight and Body Condition Scores (especially useful for retired racehorse
owners). We discuss the Horse's Foot and foot care including safe methods of
picking up and cleaning your horse's feet. Colic is the number one killer of
horses so we discuss Hay,
Feeding and Digestive System Anatomy and applications to feeding horses.
In addition to those subjects, participants are introduced to bandaging, tack & equipment and will get hands on opportunity to
halter, walk in shedrow and do a basic grooming on a Thoroughbred. If you have a group of owners and would like to
discuss a private class for you or your group.
EMAIL ME with your interest and we will discuss
arrangements. TOBA and KEEP members get a discount on tuition, so make sure you sign up or renew your membership in those organizations.
For more information and to see a tentative workshop outline, CLICK HERE
