Cable Boss continues to train well over the Bridlewood training track in Ocala, Florida. While today marks, one week since his last work there has been a significant amount of rain fall in the area, resulting in sloppy track conditions. Cable Boss will work again once the track conditions become suitable for a speed work. Bridlewood Farm trainer Meda Murphy would like to see him work one more time before estimating a shipping timeline for Cable Boss to head to trainer Brendan Walsh.
We are pleased to report that Cable Boss had his first two-minute lick this morning (15 seconds per furlong for a mile). Cable Boss worked on the inside of his stablemate and Bridlewood trainer Meda Murphy was very pleased with his performance. Meda reported Cable Boss acted like a pro before, during, and after the work.
Cable Boss has returned to galloping at Bridlewood Farm and is doing well. We are expecting a video from farm trainer Meda Murphy later this week and will send it to you upon receipt.
We are excited to report that Cable Boss has received the green light from veterinarian Dr. Charles Cantrell of Ocala Equine Hospital to return to light training. Dr. Cantrell reported that the right front superficial digital flexor tendon was still enlarged however, there was no inflammation and the fiber pattern was normal. This tendon will likely always be larger in the cross-sectional area when compared to the left SDFT.
Cable Boss will begin jogging tomorrow and will continue jogging for around 30 days before transitioning to galloping.
Cable Boss’ right front superficial digital flexor tendon was rescanned as a follow-up to examine the tendonitis that came from being cast in his stall. We’re happy to report that the results showed that there is much less inflammation and the area is quieter in appearance overall, but the tendon is still mildly enlarged. On the ultrasound, there was a mild diffuse decrease in echogenicity — or the ability to bounce an echo — which indicates that it is too early to resume normal training.
It is recommended by Dr. Charles Cantrell of Ocala Equine Hospital, who performed the diagnostics, that Cable Boss continue being turned out for 30 days along with the addition of tack walking to his routine. He will be rescanned in 30 days to determine if he is ready to resume normal training.
Cable Boss is doing well since being turned out at Bridlewood Farm. He is due to be rechecked by the vet on the 19th, and we will follow up with an update then. Hear what farm trainer Meda Murphy has to say about our colt.
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Cable Boss Update
Cable Boss continues to progress at Bridlewood Farm with his training routine of two days galloping followed by one “trail” day or jogging up the grass hill.
Enjoy this video of Cable Boss gate schooling this morning at Bridlewood Farm. Gate schooling is a crucial part of the educational process for all young horses because their gate experiences now really set the tone for the future when they move deeper into how to conduct themselves in the gate.
It is safe to say, Cable Boss handled himself extremely well, considering this is the early stages of his training.
Cable Boss has begun transitioning to galloping at Bridlewood Farm. The yearling colt has hit quite the growth spurt over the past three months and currently measures 16.1 hands, after growing 2 1/4 inches since August. Bridlewood Farm also routinely weighs their horses to keep track of weight gained and lost, and reported that Cable Boss is up 90 pounds since August and is currently tipping the scales at 1,010.
Due to this growth spurt, the Bridlewood Farm team has him galloping two days and follows those two days up with one day of jogging up the grass hill or what they call a “trail ride.” The reasoning for this training method is to protect both his mind and body as they are going through these changes. Mentally, the staff reports he is a big sweetheart, noting he has a sensitive side to him. These traits have led to his nickname of “Baby Huey” around the barn.