Lloydobler turnout close to Saratoga
 

Instead of turning Lloyd out for the next 6-7 weeks at a New Jersey farm, he has shipped with 4 horses Gary has for Nat Krohn to a facility near Warrensberg, north of Saratoga. As Doreen suggested, it would be great to have him accessible to those visiting the Spa this summer, and now he will be. I'll have details on arrangements to visit the farm in the next day or so...

Happy, happy, happy. Warrensburg? Wonder if that's the Pucker Ridge facility I suggested. But, whatever, we'll have the opportunity to visit and love on him.

Thanks Sreve and Gary.

Oscar's alone is worth the trip north to Warrensburg... http://www.oscarssmokedmeats.com/

No one should eat nitrates. They are poison

Ya gotta die of something

Pork fat rules:)

Very Tasty...

Sorry!:o

How hard is it to buy meats that don't have nitrates? You can eat all the same stuff. I had 3 hot dogs yesterday. Delicious. Just nitrate free. Let me help you chuck.

Hebrew national. They answer to a higher authority...

Talked with Paul and Nat this morning. Lloyd is at Stonegate Stables in Ft. Edward (just a hoot and a holler up the road)

http://www.stonegatestables.net/data/

If it doesn't rain, we'll take a run up to see him.

We went out to Stonegate today to visit with Lloyd. We called in advance to make sure it was OK. No problem - they said to come visit anytime between 9 and 5. It is a mere 7 miles from us.

Chris greeted us and led us out to Lloyd who was in a large round pen. He seemed a bit confused and unsettled so we didn't impose on him other than to take some photos. About 15 minutes later it threatened to rain, so Lloyd was led back into the barn. He seemed happy about that.

Thanks Doreen -

Love the look on Lloyd's face. Thoroughbreds are funny in turn out, some have no idea what they are supposed to do with unscripted time.

looks as good as ever...but definitely bemused.

thanks for the shots Doreen and appreciate your checking in on the Lloyd - looks like he's doing his best impression of a Morgan Show Horse, trying to blend in with the rest of his peers up there, no dummy lol :o

Thanks for sharing


is Lloyd taking a break?

I must've missed that note

Youu're welcome.

On July 11th, Steve posted this about Lloyd -

"Spoke with Gary who feels we need to stop on Lloyd with a turnout for 60-75days. Something continues to nag at him and the vets that have gone over the gelding cannot see anything specific. Chuck also agreed with Gary's thoughts that time away should be beneficial after what has been more than a year of constant training for Lloydobler."

Dr. Allday is in Saratoga this weekend and will be looking at Lloyd. There is not a better racetrack vet with horses having issues in behind.

Is this Dr A's license plate? ;) :D

hopefully it's just a growth spurt

Steve:

Any news from Dr. Allday regarding the Lloydster?

He couldn't get over the farm Sunday. He'll see him sometime in the next week to 10 days...

Or sooner... Just finished visit to Lloydobler with Dr. Allday. He says Lloyd has a muscle strain over the left rear hip. He wants him to stay at the farm another 10 days to rest and then will start working on him back at the racetrack. More when I get a chance, but not a major problem.

That is great news Steve, hopefully he will heal up quickly! Thanks for the update.

Bottom of the 8th..looks like Oinkman is warming up in the pen for the home team.

We went out to Stonegate on Thursday to visit LD. It's just 5 miles away from us.

The last time we saw him was just a day after he arrived there. He was somewhat puzzled and less than accepting of any more sensory overload, so we pretty miuch left him alone.

Totally different this time around. Wasn't sure which treat he'd like - Mrs. Pasture's treats, peppermints (green and red), carrots, or apples. So, we brought a bit of each, and he did not turn his nose up at any. He likes to hang out in his run-in shed as he abhors flies. Chris brought him out for us to get a better look at him. There was one fly flying around him, and he was not a happy camper, but that didn't stop him from accepting treats. He's a very gentle boy.

We had to also bring treats for the barn dog and cat that begged our attention from the second we got out of the car.

Chris really a very nice lady - very welcoming and accommodating.

Lloyd looks good. He looks like he dropped a little weight, but he still looks good. I hope the muscle strain is all better and that he can return to training pain-free sometime soon.

Thanks for the update.