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EThanks for replying. I am thinking that I should PTS but don't want to do this as a kneejerk reaction to a bad week. Equally, I did...
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Eeahotson reacted to HappyHollyDays's post in the thread How old is your old horse (retired horses only!) with
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I have had my Connie since he was 8 and he’s 18 in May. He was a successful show pony but as wide as he is tall and it took a toll on... -
Eeahotson reacted to Lady Jane's post in the thread How old is your old horse (retired horses only!) with Like.
Sore subject, I have a 13 yr and 23 yr old - one retired at 7 the other at 14.The older gelding had damaged both front suspensories and...
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Eeahotson reacted to canteron's post in the thread How old is your old horse (retired horses only!) with Like.
I have a rising 30yo Irish Draught 16hh horse, I have owned since she was 6yo (or more accurately, she has owned me for those 24 years)...
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EI think as we've all agreed, different terms mean different things to different people. Same as 'green' it can mean something that is...
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EWhen I think of the very hot horses of my past, I do wonder how much I perceived as 'naturally hot' which was actually disregulated...
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ESpicy without talent/genuine potential is a difficult sell. I also think the kids these days just aren't as brave as we were 😆 There...
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EDoes his owner/someone else hack him regularly? If not he is going to find it exciting/scary as well as be forward, and may react very...
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E"Spicy" is a loaded word, I think. I would look for something described as responsive, likes their work, keen maybe. If I hear spicy I...
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EHaving gone through my spicy warmblood stage then rode a lot of ex racers i decided I needed something sensible in my older years. I...
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Eeahotson reacted to Peglo's post in the thread Would you say the breed matters for a first time owner? with
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This is what I do!! 😂 My horse got arthritis at 8 but she puts a smile on my face everyday. I’ve not ridden her properly for a few... -
EI chose native x tb for most recent purchase after having Warmbloods. There are far too many poorly conformed, unsound and not very...
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Eeahotson reacted to Exasperated's post in the thread Would you say the breed matters for a first time owner? with Like.
….and there’s nothing like a lame horse for wiping the smile off anyone’s face. Do make sure (whatever) is temperamentally suited and...
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Eeahotson reacted to paddy555's post in the thread Would you say the breed matters for a first time owner? with Like.
oh dear, Haflingers don't seem to be doing too well. :D:D mine was a 2yo and I failed to ask the question when buying him if he had...
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Eeahotson reacted to mariew's post in the thread Would you say the breed matters for a first time owner? with Like.
Lol I am a sucker for focusing on a breed or looks! I currently have an English bred Spanish horse who after a very long wobble is...