Nuno Santos: Thoroughbreds are back in vogue
To those who might denigrate the Thoroughbred’s capacity to compete in the dressage world—oh, they’re just not born for it; not “uphill” enough— exercise rider turned OTTB trainer Nuno Santos has a horse to tell you about. Actually, make that two. A dressage rider who helped transform a nervous, somewhat flighty Thoroughbred named Ken’s Kitten into a third-level mount capable of incredible movement and scope, can hardly conceal his glee today as he speaks of Kitten’s burgeoning four-star achievements. Ken’s Kitten Sire: Kitten’s Joy Dam: Cruise Line Foal date: April 11, 2007 ** Rapsandtaps Sire: Tapit Dam: Redness, by Tale […]
