I have the opposite problem! I have my gorgeous 6 year old for sale (I bred him). I didn't back until 4.5 and then turned away as he was still growing (he's 16.3) brought back in to work 3 months ago (now just 6) and everyone says too green for his age! I do what's best for my horses with the...
I have to agree, backing a 2 year old and having them work like this is horrific. The young horse clearly isn't developed enough to be working at all. My 1st thought on watching the video was I wonder if he will still be sound at 6?
Such a shame when the industry pushes owners to back & produce...
Have posted the photos for you :D
You have two lovely ponies and really well done on your achievements this week :)
PS if you look on the right of the photobucket page there is a box that says 'Links to share this photo', Click on the IMG and it will automatically copy it so you then just...
Rocky aged 2 & 2 months with his companion my friends 2 year old . In theory these should end up the same height..
Just to show the current difference, Rocky is on the left and stands well over 16.1hh
So sorry it's heartbreaking to lose them and even more of a shock when it is unexpected - lost my gelding this summer the same way :(
Ditto the post above really - would be good if you could find another weanling to run with yours over winter. I took one on loan 18 months ago and she is still...
We attended for the 3rd year running today and had a thoroughly enjoyable and informative day. :D
Yes, it has its faults but it is getting better and better and at the moment is the best we have.
A lot of people put a lot of time and effort in to the series and, as British breeders, we...
So sorry - it's heartbreaking to lose a newborn.
I lost a colt foal (still born in March after mal presentation & huge size) this year and then had a really sick mare (endo toxic laminitis)
I left the foal with the mare until she chose to walk away from him. She was still very distressed...