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March 9, 2015

Ask The Experts

Ask The Experts #27

Coz at Santa Anita, February 19. Photo by Mike Sekulic.
Coz at Santa Anita, February 19. Photo by Mike Sekulic.

Q:

What is the single thing you look for in a young horse that tells you he or she is ready for more serious work?

Sarah McCarthy

Nevada City, CA

A:If a horse has had a hard workout and ‘cools out’ quickly—his respiration returns to normal, he is not overheated or stressed, and he is drinking a normal amount of water—this is a great indication that the horse is ready to do more.

Expert: John Shirreffs

Q:

In the photos of Cozmic One in training, what is the white device he is wearing in addition to his bridle?

Paula Adams

Indiana, PA

A: He is wearing a Shur Win bit holder. The purpose of this is to hold the bit higher in the horse’s mouth. It is a great alternative to a tongue tie and allows the horse more freedom with his tongue. Coz is very comfortable with this.

Expert: John Shirreffs

Q:

Dear Dottie and John, with the two of you always so terribly busy, did you have time to do something special for Valentine’s Day?

Diana Stuart

Tempe, AZ

A: Thank you for asking. We had a very special dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. Sophie also enjoyed her day. She loved it when we came home carrying a ‘doggie bag.’ All TOO CUTE!

Expert: Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs

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John Shirreffs

Trainer

John Shirreffs has been around horses all of his life and has always felt it was important to help a horse become significant, to make history. Zenyatta’s Breeders Cup wins helped his dreams come true. Read John’s complete bio.

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Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs

Racing Manager

As the Moss’ Racing Manager for the last 29 years, Dottie has actively been a part of each Moss horse’s life. It’s a family affair, as her husband John trains many of the horses that she manages. Read Dottie’s complete bio.

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194 Comments

  1. ♥Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California

    March 13, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    / Reply

    ♥ If anyone would like to see Chrome’s workout today. Scroll down to find the video.

    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/90676/california-chrome-records-last-work-for-dubai

    Wishing our boy the very best in Dubai ♥

    • shirleeinindy

      March 13, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      / Reply

      Love this guy and have real fears about him going to Dubai. Safe trip and the best of luck to him there.

      You all must go to Bloodhorse.com and read Cot Campbell’s blog. If it doesn’t make you laugh, you gotta real problem.

      • Max

        March 13, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        / Reply

        Woof!

      • Judy Berube From Rhode Island

        March 14, 2015 at 2:14 am

        / Reply

        Dear Shirlee:

        Godspeed Chromie. Love him too. Love and Hugs, JB

  2. sheena.davies(wales)

    March 13, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    / Reply

    A service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral today in honour of our fallen heroes in Afghanistan and to mark the end of the conflict.Her Majesty,other members of the royal family and Prime Minister David Cameron led the nation in remembrance.These young men and women who died will never be forgotten.They paid the ultimate sacrifice.RIP.Sheena.
    In the silence I remember.

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